Ilocano Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant not specified

Job summary

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified on-site Ilocano interpreters to provide professional in-person interpretation across the Hawaiian Islands.

The role requires proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and Ilocano with healthcare, legal, or social services terminology, strong ethics, and the ability to work at various client sites in Hawaii. This is an independent contractor (1099) position with no employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and target language.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in-person interpretation between client staff 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 while maintaining neutrality and professionalism.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including confidentiality, accuracy, and impartiality.

Skills

ILR 2+ proficiency

Professional interpretation

In-person interpretation

Interpersonal communication

Ethics and confidentiality

Pacific Islander language familiarity

Background checks

US work authorization

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 Ilocano 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 neighboring 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, and local laws.