English - Amharic Simultaneous Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking a skilled English-Amharic Simultaneous Interpreter to join our team. You will provide real-time interpretation during meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring seamless communication for participants who speak English and Amharic.

Responsibilities include delivering accurate simultaneous interpretation, using interpretation equipment, maintaining confidentiality, and preparing for assignments by researching terminology across medical, legal, and corporate sectors.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Amharic with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in simultaneous interpretation and the required techniques.
• Ability to navigate cultural differences and provide accurate interpretations.
• Exceptional listening and analytical skills for precise communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time simultaneous interpretation during meetings, conferences, and events.
• Utilize interpretation equipment to deliver high-quality interpretation under pressure.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism during sessions.
• Prepare for assignments by researching terminology and client needs across industries (medical, legal, corporate).
• Commit to ongoing professional development in language proficiency and interpreting techniques.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Amharic

Simultaneous interpretation experience

Equipment proficiency

Confidentiality

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is seeking a skilled English - Amharic Simultaneous Interpreter to join our team. In this role, you will provide real-time interpretation services during meetings, conferences, and events, ensuring seamless communication for participants who speak English and Amharic.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate effective communication between English and Amharic speakers by delivering simultaneous interpretation during various events
• Utilize appropriate interpretation equipment and technology to ensure high-quality interpretation under pressure
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times during interpretation sessions
• Prepare for assignments by researching relevant information, terminology, and client-specific needs across multiple industries, including medical, legal, and corporate
• Commit to ongoing professional development in language proficiency and interpreting techniques

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in both English and Amharic, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages
• Demonstrated experience in simultaneous interpretation, with a solid understanding of the required techniques
• Ability to navigate cultural differences and provide accurate interpretations accordingly
• Exceptional listening and analytical skills to ensure effective and precise communication
• Previous experience in professional interpreting settings is preferred

• Fluency in English and Amharic
• Demonstrated experience in simultaneous interpretation
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to navigate cultural differences
• Exceptional listening and analytical skills
• Previous experience in professional interpreting settings preferred

Benefits

• Paid per assignment/Per Hour