Flexible Educational Japanese Interpreter — Onsite & Video

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC; Vancouver (WA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Company parties

Job summary

A mission-driven organization is seeking a dedicated Japanese Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA areas. The role includes onsite and remote video interpretation, requiring professional interpreting experience and fluency in Japanese. Key responsibilities entail providing culturally appropriate interpretation, collaborating with educators, and managing basic technical issues during video sessions. Flexible work-from-home options are available, contributing to a work environment focused on equity in education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Japanese language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Japanese.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Japanese interpretation during meetings.
• Deliver services in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Collaborate with educators and specialists to ensure access for Japanese-speaking families.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Skills

Professional interpreting experience

Language proficiency

Fluency in Japanese

Familiarity with video platforms

Education

60-hour interpreter training program

Certification from professional bodies

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

LinguistLink

Job description

A mission-driven organization is seeking a dedicated Japanese Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA areas. The role includes onsite and remote video interpretation, requiring professional interpreting experience and fluency in Japanese. Key responsibilities entail providing culturally appropriate interpretation, collaborating with educators, and managing basic technical issues during video sessions. Flexible work-from-home options are available, contributing to a work environment focused on equity in education.