Hmong Simultaneous Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment per hour

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking a proficient Hmong Simultaneous Interpreter to provide interpretation services for City Council meetings across the United States. This role will be crucial in ensuring that Hmong-speaking community members have access to and can engage in local governance effectively.

You will collaborate with City Council staff, maintain confidentiality, adapt interpretation techniques to each meeting, and continuously enhance your interpretation and cultural knowledge to serve

Qualifications

• Fluency in Hmong and English is required.
• Experience in simultaneous interpretation is required.
• Experience in government or community meetings is preferred.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time simultaneous interpretation for Hmong speakers during City Council meetings.
• Collaborate with City Council staff to understand agendas and context.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards during sessions.
• Adapt interpretation techniques to the meeting format and context.
• Continuously enhance interpretation skills and cultural knowledge.

Skills

Bilingual: Hmong/English

Real-time interpretation

Calm under pressure

Education

Interpreting certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a proficient Hmong Simultaneous Interpreter to provide interpretation services for City Council meetings across the United States. This role will be crucial in ensuring that Hmong-speaking community members have access to and can engage in local governance effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide real-time simultaneous interpretation for Hmong speakers during City Council meetings, ensuring accuracy and clarity of communication
• Collaborate with City Council staff to prepare for meetings by understanding the agenda and context of discussions
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards throughout all interpretation sessions
• Adapt interpretation techniques to suit the specific needs of the meeting's format and context
• Continuously enhance your interpretation skills and cultural knowledge to serve the community better

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in both Hmong and English, with exceptional oral communication skills in both languages
• Strong understanding of the cultural context and political landscape relevant to City Council proceedings
• Experience in simultaneous interpretation is required, preferably in community settings or governmental meetings
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines

Requirements

• Fluency in Hmong and English
• Strong communication skills
• Understanding of cultural and political context
• Experience in simultaneous interpretation required
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure

Benefits

• Paid per assignment per hour