English - Spanish Interpreter in Capitola CA

Focus Interpreting; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Capitola, CA is seeking a skilled English-Spanish interpreter to facilitate clear communication across a variety of settings. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and professional standards while delivering interpretation per assignment.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation for meetings and appointments, pre-assignment research, and ongoing language skill development to ensure precise and culturally aware interpretation for clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with excellent written and spoken skills.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances to facilitate communication.
• Experience in medical or legal interpretation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation for meetings, polygraph appointments, individual sessions, and other interactions involving English and Spanish speakers.
• Maintain accuracy and clarity using appropriate interpreting techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism on all assignments.
• Prepare for assignments by researching terminology and understanding context.
• Pursue ongoing language skills and interpretation training.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Cultural nuance understanding

Listening & analytical skills

Interpretation experience preferred

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is seeking a skilled English - Spanish Interpreter to join our team in Capitola, CA. In this role, you will provide accurate interpretation services to facilitate effective communication between English and Spanish speakers in a variety of settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide real-time interpretation for group meetings, polygraph appointments, individual sessions, and other interactions involving English and Spanish speakers.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy in interpretation by utilizing appropriate techniques and maintaining high professional standards.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism throughout all assignments.
• Prepare for each assignment by researching specific terminology and understanding the context of each engagement.
• Commit to continuous improvement of language skills and interpretation techniques.

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with exceptional oral and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances to facilitate effective communication.
• Excellent listening and analytical skills to ensure precise interpretation.
• Prior experience in interpretation, particularly in medical or legal settings, is preferred.

• - Fluency in English and Spanish
• - Strong communication skills
• - Understanding of cultural nuances
• - Excellent listening and analytical skills
• - Prior interpreting experience preferred

Paid per assignment per hour