Hawaiian Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

CLOVEHITCH is looking for qualified on-site Hawaiian interpreters to provide interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands. This independent contractor position requires working proficiency in English and the target language.

The main responsibilities include providing accurate interpretation between client staff and LEP clients. Candidates should have prior experience in professional environments and knowledge of interpreter ethics.

This role is on-demand, performed across various client sites, requiring travel to neighbor islands.

Qualifications

• Must have working proficiency in English and target language.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional environment.
• Prior experience in government, healthcare, legal, or social services preferred.
• Interpreter training or certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Pacific Islander communities and terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and impartial in-person interpretation between clients and staff.
• Interpret without omitting or summarizing any information.
• Serve as a communication liaison ensuring mutual understanding.
• Adhere to professional interpreter codes of ethics.

Skills

Working proficiency in English and target language (ILR 2+)

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of interpreter ethics

Job 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 Hawaiian interpreters to support a client by providing professional in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in-person interpretation between the client staff (including caseworkers, medical personnel, legal staff, educators, and administrative personnel) 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 between all parties 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 neighbor 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.