Armenian Interpreter (Sacramento)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. in Sacramento seeks an Armenian Interpreter on an independent contractor basis with a flexible schedule. You will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings, with assignments based in Sacramento.

Fluency in Armenian and English is required, along with experience in medical, legal, and community interpreting and fidelity to the source. California license and willingness to obtain required clearances are expected.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Armenian and English.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with fidelity.
• Ability to interpret orally Armenian–English in both directions.
• Work effectively with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Meet the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Must be based in Sacramento Area.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments are based in Sacramento and are available on a regular basis, depending on demand.

Skills

Bilingual Armenian/English

Medical interpreting experience

Legal interpreting experience

Cultural mediation

Effective communication

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

About the job Armenian Interpreter (Sacramento)

Job Description
This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in Sacramento and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Armenian and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Armenian and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Must be based in Sacramento Area
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US
Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.