Freelance US-based Cantonese Interpreter

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

Job summary

ContacLink Solutions is seeking a remote Cantonese Interpreter to facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers. The ideal candidate will possess strong language skills, interpretation experience, and the ability to ensure high accuracy. This freelance position offers ongoing training opportunities and monthly payments based on performance.

Benefits

Ongoing training and competency opportunities

Monthly payments

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of interpretation experience preferred.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills.
• Ability to explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Cantonese and English speakers.
• Ensure a quiet and secure environment for interpretation.
• Render accurate meanings according to established protocols.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Cantonese

Listening skills

Retention skills

Note taking skills

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Windows 10 or higher

Wired internet connection

Job description

Freelance US-based Cantonese Interpreter

LANGUAGE : Cantonese US-Based Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between CANTONESE 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 CANTONESE
• 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**

How many years of interpretation experience do you have?*