Foreign Language Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling based on demand

Job summary

CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified on-site interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands. This role requires proficiency in English and various target languages to ensure accurate communication between clients and those receiving services.

The interpreters will adhere to strict professional ethics while performing at various client sites, ensuring mutual understanding in diverse settings.

This position is offered on a contractor basis with assignments available year-round.

Qualifications

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and a target language.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret in a professional setting.
• Prior experience in government, healthcare, or legal settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and impartial in-person interpretation.
• Serve as a liaison ensuring mutual understanding.
• Adhere to ethical standards including confidentiality.

Skills

Working proficiency in English and target language

Interpersonal communication skills

Interpreting in health, legal, and social services domains

Knowledge of interpreter ethics

Education

Interpreter training or certification (CCHI, CMI, etc.)

Job description

Description

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small mission-focused business that provides professional solutions in the areas of intelligence, financial management, linguistics and administrative functions. We are currently seeking qualified on-site interpreters to support a client by providing professional in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands. Language needs may vary based on client requirements. Some expected languages may include, but are not limited to, Ilocano, Japanese, Tagalog, Korean, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chuukese, Mandarin, Samoan, Hawaiian, Marshallese, Cebuano, and Thai. Additional languages that may also be in demand are: Amharic, Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cambodian/Khmer, Chamorro, Dari, Fijian, French, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hmong, Indonesian/Malay, Kosraean, Laotian, Marshallese, Nepali, Palauan, Pashto, Pohnpeian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Samoan, Sinhalese, Somali, Swahili, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Yapese, and others.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in-person interpretation between the client staff and LEP clients receiving services.
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing, summarizing, or omitting any information.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding while maintaining strict neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and target language, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services domains.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment.
• Prior experience providing in-person interpretation in a government, healthcare, legal, or social services setting strongly preferred.
• Interpreter training or certification preferred (e.g., CCHI, CMI, court interpreter certification, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Hawaii’s Pacific Islander communities and culturally relevant terminology preferred, particularly for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander language pairs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to remain composed in sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Ability to provide services in person at various locations.
• Ability to pass any required background checks or credentialing processes may apply.
• This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Demands

This position will require frequent standing and speaking.

Position Environment, Type & Hours of Work

This position will be performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. Work is assigned on an on-demand, as-needed basis, 365 days per year, 7 days per week. Contractors are not employees of CLOVEHITCH or the client, and are not entitled to employment benefits, including vacation, sick leave, retirement, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance. Contractors are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, including federal and state income tax and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET).

Travel

Work is performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands. Travel to neighboring islands may be required.

CLOVEHITCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.