Bilingual Korean Interpreter

Kelly; La Mirada (CA); Remote; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Skill Enhancement Training

Paid Interpreter Training ($15.50/hr.)

Weekly Pay ($17-24/hr.)

Perks and options for benefits

A fantastic team that cares about YOUR

Job summary

Kelly is hiring a Korean Interpreter to handle on-demand video calls, translating conversations between Korean and English speakers. The role spans healthcare, insurance, financial services, and more, with emphasis on real-time verbal interpretation rather than written translation.

Successful candidates will be fluent in Korean and English, be 18+, and have a quiet home office with a stable internet connection. Training and weekly pay are provided, with shifts across various times.

Qualifications

• Fluent Korean and English in speaking.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US and reside in the US.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Available for a fixed weekly schedule of at least 20 hours per week.
• Quiet and secure work-at-home environment required.
• Stable, fast internet connectivity essential.
• Comfortable on camera for video calls during interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Handle video calls and interpret conversations between Korean and English speakers across multiple industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Financial, and Law Enforcement.

Skills

Korean fluency

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job: Korean Interpreter

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No more commuting. No more paying for gas, parking, or transit.

Have lunch in your kitchen rather than packing or buying expensive meals at work.

Feel good at the end of each shift, knowing you are helping and supporting the community.

Position Overview

The Language Video-Telephone- Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand and renders the meaning of conversations between Korean and English speakers. The interpreter breaks the communication barrier in various industries: Healthcare, Insurance, Financial, General Business, and 911. The interpreter processes information quickly and concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences. The interpreter is professional and courteous and uses appropriate, terminology and understands standard industry procedures and practices. The video and audio interpreting sessions may involve simple or complex, technical, or non-technical subjects. However, this position does not involve written translation; translators and other skilled linguists are encouraged to apply. The interpreters translate verbally.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Handle video calls, interpreting conversations between individuals with limited English language skills and representatives from various industries such as Healthcare, Insurance, Financial, Law Enforcement, and others.

Perks

As a Kelly employee, you’ll enjoy:

• Free Skill Enhancement Training
• Paid Interpreter Training ($15.50/hr.)
• Weekly Pay ($17-24/hr.)
• Perks and options for benefits
• A fantastic team that cares about YOUR future!

The successful candidate will possess the qualities below

• Fluent in speaking Korean as well as English
• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of medical terminologies is considered an asset
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Available to work a fixed weekly schedule of a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Legally authorized to work in the US and must reside in the US
• Have a suitable quiet & secure work-at-home environment
• Have a stable and fast internet connection
• Comfortable being on camera as interpreting in video calls will be mandatory in this position

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay

$17-24 per hour

Expected hours

20 – 40 per week

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift

Language

• Korean (Required)

Location

• United States

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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About Kelly

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