Interpreter

Interpret This Inc.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Interpret This Inc. in Bellevue, WA seeks an on-site interpreter capable of translating in both directions without dictionaries, delivering fast and accurate consecutive or simultaneous interpretations.

The role requires excellent note-taking, strong memory, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining strict confidentiality. The interpreter will communicate interpretation issues to providers and the Project Manager, balance organizational duties with diplomacy, and apply knowledge

Qualifications

• Translate in both directions on the spot without dictionaries.
• Maintain accuracy and speed for simultaneous and consecutive interpreting.
• Excellent note-taking technique for consecutive interpreting.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information."
• Fluency in English and native language, with strong cultural familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Translate in both directions on the spot without dictionaries.
• Communicate potential interpretation issues to providers and Project Manager.

Skills

Interpreting (on-spot)

Note-taking

Bilingual English

Confidentiality

Communication

Organizational skills

Ethics

Cultural knowledge

Stress management

Rescheduling

Diplomacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred

Job description

• An interpreter has to be able to translate in both directions, without the use of any dictionaries, on the spot.
• Simultaneous interpreters need speed; consecutive interpreters need a good memory. Both need accuracy.
• Communicates potential interpretation issues/concerns to provider(s) and Project Manager.
• Knowledge of the general subject/topic of the speeches that are to be interpreted.
• Assists with rescheduling and cancellations, if needed.
• General erudition and intimate familiarity with both cultures.
• Ability to express thoughts clearly and concisely in both native and English.
• Excellent note-taking technique for consecutive interpreting.
• Must maintain the confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information. Must be able to serve a diverse population in a fast paced, stressful environment with frequent changes in schedule and circumstances.
• Ability to balance strong organizational skills with sensitivity and diplomacy.
• Abides by organization and department standards as well as the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent. Continuing education and/or training or Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred.
• For Medical Interpreter: Certification or screening assessment by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as a Medical Interpreter, or equivalent (CCHI test, MITI test, Pacific Interpreter or Language Line Medical Interpreter Skills & Language Assessment, or completion of equivalent evaluation process determined to be acceptable by the Linguistic Services Manager), required.
• Requires 1-3 or more years of training/experience in consecutive/simultaneous interpretation.
• Good knowledge of specialized industry (ie: law, medical, technology, etc.).
• Requires good native and English language skills, including reading, writing, interpreting (consecutive/simultaneous).

CONTACT
Interpret This Inc.
4957 Lakemont Blvd. SE, #C4/PMB 373
Bellevue, WA 98006