Become a Local Interpreter with Lango

Affordable Language Services; Portland, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Language Services in Maine seeks bilingual interpreters to join the Lango Interpreter Network as Local Interpreters. This freelance/independent contractor role offers on-site work across Maine with occasional virtual opportunities.

You must be fluent in English and another language, authorized to work in the U.S., and able to travel locally for face-to-face appointments. Background checks and a simple proficiency test if needed are part of the onboarding.

Qualifications

• Total fluency in English and a second language.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and hold a High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Willing to travel locally within Maine for face-to-face appointments.
• Background check and drug test required; immunization records as applicable.
• Proficiency test if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services across medical, legal, educational, and social services.
• Operate as a freelance/independent contractor with flexible scheduling.

Skills

Bilingual

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are thrilled that you may be seeking employment with one of Cincinnati’s finest interpreting and translation services providers – Affordable Language Services. We have the pleasure to work with some of the top organizations in our backyard and across the globe – all needing the finest translators and interpreters to assist them in the job they have at hand.

If you are interested in working with us and some of the finest companies around, please submit your information to us, and we’ll be sure to contact you. Please review the positions below for the correct contact information and qualifications.

Position:Become a Local Interpreter with Lango

Location: Portland, ME

Job Id:1681

# of Openings:1

Join the Lango Interpreter Network

Are you a bilingual Maine interpreter looking for a career that actually matters? At Lango, we believe that language should never be a barrier to essential services. We are looking for independent contractors to step up as the vital link between our diverse communities and the providers they rely on.

If you speak English and another language fluently, you can help your neighbors navigate life’s most important moments—from doctor’s visits to parent-teacher conferences.

Why Partner With Us?

Total Flexibility: You’re the boss of your own schedule. Take the assignments that fit your life.

Diverse Environments: Work across medical, legal, educational, and social service sectors.

Fair Compensation: We offer competitive rates for your specialized skills.

Grow Your Skills: Access professional development and training to sharpen your interpreting craft.

Hybrid Options: While we focus on in-person impact in Maine, virtual opportunities occasionally arise.

What You’ll Need

Language Mastery: Total fluency in English and a second language.

Eligibility: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and hold at least a High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Reliability: You must be willing to travel locally within Maine for face-to-face appointments.

Screening: Success depends on passing a background check, drug test, and (for medical roles) providing standard immunization records (MMR, TB, Flu, etc.).

Certification: If you aren't already certified, you’ll just need to pass a proficiency test.

Note: Previous interpreting experience is a plus, but if you have the heart and the linguistic skills, we want to hear from you!

The Logistics

Role Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Location: On-site throughout Maine

Pay: Competitive Contract Rates

We are always looking for interpreters for all languages.

Currently we are in specific need of the following languages:

• Spanish
• French
• Japanese
• Vietnamese
• Fulani
• Russian
• Nepali
• Cambodian
• Korean

Other needed languages include: Nationally Certified American Sign Language, Amharic, Bambara, Burmese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Kirundi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Soninke, Tagalog, Turkish, and Twi.

Affordable Language Services
9852 Redhill Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242