Freelance Amharic US-based interpreter

ContacLink Solutions; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ContacLink Solutions is seeking an experienced Amharic US-Based Interpreter for a remote role. The successful candidate will facilitate communication between Amharic and English speakers while maintaining high accuracy and professional standards. This position offers flexible payment plans, ongoing training opportunities, and the ability to work from home.

Benefits

Ongoing training and competency opportunities

Monthly payments

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years interpretation experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Experience with OPI/VRI interpretation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between AMHARIC and English speakers.
• Ensure a quiet and secure environment for interpretation.
• Render concepts accurately according to established protocols.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in AMHARIC

Excellent listening

Retention skills

Note taking skills

Cultural explanation

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Windows 10 or higher

Steady wired internet connection

Job description

: Amharic US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between AMHARIC and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

LANGUAGE : Amharic US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between AMHARIC and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and AMHARIC
• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

LANGUAGE : Amharic US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between AMHARIC and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and AMHARIC
• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

Additional information:

• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
• Ongoing training and competency opportunities
• Monthly payments
• Per minute rate

**Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required**

Do you have OPI/VRI interpretation experience?*

How many years of experience do you have in interpretation?*