Experienced Freelance French–English Interpreter

CETRA Language Solutions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 110.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

CETRA Language Solutions in Philadelphia seeks experienced freelance interpreters for English-French assignments, with emphasis on West African French and regional nuances. Responsibilities include accurate interpretation, confidentiality, and professional conduct at client sites.

Ideal candidates have formal interpreter training and prior interpreting experience, plus reliable transportation and availability across the Philadelphia area.

Formación

• Professional fluency in French and English.
• Prior professional interpreting experience required.
• Familiarity with French as spoken in West Africa, including regional vocabulary and accents.
• Reliable transportation and availability for assignments throughout the Philadelphia area.

Responsabilidades

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial interpretation between French- and English-speaking individuals.
• Follow professional standards for confidentiality, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and professionally dressed for scheduled assignments.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and comply with all client-site requirements.

Conocimientos

Fluent in French and English

Interpreting experience

West Africa French familiarity

Reliable transportation

Educación

Interpreter training program completion

Descripción del empleo

We are seeking experienced freelance interpreters in the Philadelphia area to support assignments between English and French, with experience interpreting French as spoken in West Africa.

What you’ll do

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial interpretation between French- and English-speaking individuals.

• Follow professional standards for confidentiality, ethics, and cultural sensitivity.

• Arrive on time, prepared, and professionally dressed for scheduled assignments.

• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and comply with all client-site requirements.

Qualifications

• Professional fluency in French and English.

• Prior professional interpreting experience required.

• Familiarity with French as spoken in West Africa, including regional vocabulary, accents, and cultural nuances.

• Reliable transportation and availability for assignments throughout the Philadelphia area.

Preferred qualifications

• Completion of a professional interpreter training program.

• Relevant interpreting certifications.

• Experience interpreting for individuals from French-speaking West African communities.

• Experience providing in-person interpretation across a variety of professional or community settings.

Engagement details

This is a freelance/independent contractor opportunity. Assignment volume, location, duration, and scheduling will vary based on client demand and interpreter availability.