Freelance Karen Interpreter

One World Global Services; United States; Remote; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Monthly payments

Job summary

One World Global Services seeks a Karen interpreter to work remotely from a home office. You will facilitate real-time interpretation between Karen speakers and English speakers, requiring fast, accurate processing in a quiet environment.

Qualifications include fluency in English and Karen, strong listening and note-taking, and the ability to explain cultural concepts with client permission. Ongoing training and competency opportunities are provided, with monthly payments.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Karen.
• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred but not required.
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to interpretation protocol.

Responsibilities

• Interpret accurately between Karen and English speakers remotely.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow interpretation protocol.
• Operate from a quiet, secure home office.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in KAREN

Listening skills

Note taking

Interpretation accuracy

Tools

Glossaries & dictionaries

Job description

LANGUAGE : Karen Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between KAREN 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 KAREN
• Minimum 1year interpretation experience preferred but not required.
• 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 paymentsPer minute rate
  **Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required**