Cherokee Freelance OPI/VRI Interpreter

ContacLink Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ContacLink Solutions is looking for a Cherokee US-Based VRI/OPI interpreter to facilitate communication between CHEROKEE and English speakers. This remote role requires fluency in both languages and interpretation experience, ensuring accuracy in a professional environment with ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and competency opportunities

Monthly payments

Flexibility to work from home

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred.
• Ability to explain cultural concepts.
• Work letter from previous employer.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between CHEROKEE and English speakers.
• Ensure a quiet & secure environment for interpretations.
• Render correct concepts and meanings accurately.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in CHEROKEE

Listening skills

Retention skills

Note taking skills

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Windows 10 or higher

Job description

LANGUAGE : Cherokee US-Based VRI/OPI Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between CHEROKEE and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and CHEROKEE
• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

Your background:

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.
• Work letter from previous employer
• Resume with 2 professional references.

Additional information:

• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
• Ongoing training and competency opportunities
• Monthly payments
• Per minute rate

**Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required**

Do you have OPI/VRI interpretation experience?*

How many years of experience do you have in interpretation?*