English - Amharic Simultaneous Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment

Per Hour

Job 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 include delivering simultaneous interpretation, utilizing appropriate equipment, maintaining confidentiality, and researching terminology for assignments across medical, legal, and corporate

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Amharic with strong written and spoken skills.
• Proven experience in simultaneous interpretation.
• Ability to adapt to diverse terms and cultural nuances.
• Strong listening and analytical abilities for precise interpretation.
• Prior professional interpreting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver simultaneous interpretation at meetings, conferences, and events.
• Use interpretation equipment and technology to ensure high-quality output.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism during sessions.
• Prepare for assignments by researching terminology and client needs.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in interpreting techniques.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Amharic

Simultaneous interpretation

Excellent communication

Analytical listening

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.

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

If you are an experienced and dedicated interpreter ready to contribute to a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you!

Requirements

• 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