Cebuano Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH; Hawaii; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified on-site Cebuano interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands. The role involves accurate and impartial facilitation of communication between clients and service staff in various domains, including healthcare and legal settings.

Applicants should possess working proficiency in English and Cebuano, relevant interpretation experience, and ideally hold certification. This independent contractor role is flexible, with work assigned as needed, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal skills and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must have working proficiency in English and Cebuano, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret in a professional environment.
• Prior experience in government, healthcare, legal, or social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial interpretation between parties.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure understanding.
• Adhere to professional interpreter codes of ethics.

Skills

Proficiency in English and Cebuano

Ability to interpret accurately

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Interpreter training or certification

Job description

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small mission-focused business providing professional solutions in intelligence, financial management, linguistics, and administrative functions.

We are currently seeking qualified on‑site Cebuano interpreters to support a client by providing professional in‑person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in‑person interpretation between the client staff (including caseworkers, medical personnel, legal staff, educators, and administrative personnel) and LEP clients receiving services.
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing, summarizing, or omitting any information.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding between all parties while maintaining strict neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and Cebuano, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services domains.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment.
• Prior experience providing in‑person interpretation in a government, healthcare, legal, or social services setting strongly preferred.
• Interpreter training or certification preferred (e.g., CCHI, CMI, court interpreter certification, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Hawaii’s Pacific Islander communities and culturally relevant terminology preferred, particularly for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander language pairs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to remain composed in sensitive or high‑stakes situations.
• Ability to provide services in person at various locations.
• Ability to pass any required background checks or credentialing processes may apply.
• This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Demands

This position will require frequent standing and speaking.

Position Environment, Type & Hours of Work

This position will be performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai. The role is an independent contractor (1099) position. Work is assigned on an on‑demand, as‑needed basis, 365 days per year, 7 days per week. Contractors are not employees of CLOVEHITCH or the client and are not entitled to employment benefits, including vacation, sick leave, retirement, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance. Contractors are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, including federal and state income tax and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET).

Travel

Work is performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands; travel to neighboring islands may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOVEHITCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.