Hmong Simultaneous Interpreter

Focus Interpreting; United States; Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid per assignment per hour

Zusammenfassung

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, provide real-time interpretation, uphold confidentiality, and adapt techniques to each meeting.

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in Hmong and English with strong oral communication.
• Experience in simultaneous interpretation, preferably in government or community settings.
• Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure during meetings.
• Understanding of cultural and political context of City Council proceedings.

Aufgaben

• Provide real-time simultaneous interpretation for City Council meetings.
• Collaborate with City Council staff to prepare for meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards.
• Adapt interpretation techniques to suit meeting format and context.

Kenntnisse

Fluent Hmong

Fluent English

Simultaneous interpretation

Under pressure

Jobbeschreibung

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