English - Spanish Interpreter in Santa Maria, CA

Focus Interpreting; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment per hour

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking a qualified English-Spanish interpreter to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. You will facilitate effective communication between English and Spanish speakers in diverse settings, ensuring messages are conveyed accurately and professionally.

The role involves interpreting for meetings, medical appointments, legal hearings, and other interactions, with emphasis on clarity, confidentiality, and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong written and spoken skills.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity across settings.
• Attention to detail and ability to stay composed under pressure.
• Prior experience in medical or legal interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services for meetings, medical appointments, legal hearings, and other interactions involving English and Spanish speakers
• Ensure clarity and accuracy by applying best practices in interpretation and utilizing appropriate equipment
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards during all assignments
• Prepare for assignments by familiarizing yourself with specific terminology and the context of interactions
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve language proficiency and understanding of relevant subject matter

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpreting skills

Cultural awareness

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is looking for a qualified English - Spanish Interpreter to join our team in Santa Maria, CA. As an interpreter, you will facilitate effective communication between English and Spanish speakers in various settings, ensuring messages are conveyed accurately and professionally.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide interpretation services for meetings, medical appointments, legal hearings, and other interactions involving English and Spanish speakers
• Ensure clarity and accuracy by applying best practices in interpretation and utilizing appropriate equipment
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards during all assignments
• Prepare for assignments by familiarizing yourself with specific terminology and the context of interactions
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve language proficiency and understanding of relevant subject matter

REQUIREMENTS

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with excellent oral and written communication skills in both languages
• Strong cultural awareness and sensitivity to ensure effective interpretation across different settings
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain composure under pressure
• Prior experience in medical or legal interpretation is preferred

Requirements

• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Strong communication skills
• Cultural awareness
• Attention to detail
• Prior experience in medical or legal interpretation preferred

Benefits

• Paid per assignment per hour