Educational Interpreters

Piedmont Global Talent; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 34.000 - 83.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Piedmont Global Talent in Atlanta is seeking freelance interpreters for on-site consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services, working with English and multiple languages based on client needs. Interpreters will support diverse industries at client locations in the Atlanta area.

Candidates should have at least two years of interpreting experience, professional proficiency in English and target language(s), and provide two references or one reference plus a letter.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of two years interpreting experience, paid or volunteer.
• Professional proficiency in English and target language(s).
• Two relevant professional references, or one reference and one letter of recommendation.
• Valid government-issued identification.

Aufgaben

• Facilitate communication between individuals with diverse voices, accents, speaking styles, tempos, and personalities.
• Provide clear, accurate, and complete interpretation of verbal communication without additions, omissions, or personal commentary.
• Interpret questions, answers, statements, explanations, arguments, and other forms of verbal communication accurately and effectively.
• Provide sight translation of documents and other written materials when requested.
• Convey the speaker's meaning, intent, tone, emotions, and overall message from the source language into the target language and vice versa.
• Inform the appropriate parties of any circumstances that may affect the quality or accuracy of the interpretation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable professional ethics, standards, and client requirements.

Kenntnisse

Interpreting experience

Consecutive & simultaneous

English proficiency

Language proficiency

Ausbildung

Degree in interpretation/linguistics

40+ hours interpreter training

Jobbeschreibung

Piedmont Global is a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO) helping organizations communicate with intelligence, operate with cultural fluency, and connect effectively across communities and markets.

We are seeking freelance interpreters to provide on-site consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Interpreters will provide language support between English and other spoken languages (ENAll Languages) based on client needs.

Interpreters fluent in Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Farsi, Portuguese, Swahili, Korean, French, and Karen/S'gaw are especially encouraged to apply.

These are 1099 Independent Contractor positions, with assignments conducted on-site at client locations to meet specific customer needs.

Interpreter Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between individuals with diverse voices, accents, speaking styles, tempos, and personalities.
• Provide clear, accurate, and complete interpretation of verbal communication without additions, omissions, or personal commentary.
• Interpret questions, answers, statements, explanations, arguments, and other forms of verbal communication accurately and effectively.
• Provide sight translation of documents and other written materials when requested.
• Convey the speaker's meaning, intent, tone, emotions, and overall message from the source language into the target language and vice versa.
• Inform the appropriate parties of any circumstances that may affect the quality or accuracy of the interpretation.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable professional ethics, standards, and client requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of interpreting experience, whether paid or volunteer.
• Professional proficiency in English and the target language(s).
• Two relevant professional references, or one professional reference and one relevant letter of recommendation.
• Valid government-issued identification.

Preferred Qualifications

• The following are preferred but not required for all assignments:
• Degree in interpretation, linguistics, languages, or a related field.
• Professional interpreter training of 40 hours or more.
• Relevant interpreting certifications or credentials.
• Previous language assessment or proficiency testing.
• Candidates are encouraged to provide copies of applicable certifications, training certificates, diplomas, or language assessment results

Benefits

As an independent language professional with Piedmont Global, you can:

• Be considered for assignments that align with your language, location, qualifications, and availability.
• Access both on-site and remote interpreting opportunities as client needs arise.
• Build experience supporting a variety of organizations and communities.
• Join an established language network supporting 200+ languages and regional dialects.