Interpreter

Hello Neighbor; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hello Neighbor in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking contracted interpreters to support resettlement and family services. The role involves in-person assignments at our office in Larimer, community sites, as well as phone and virtual interpretation.

Paid training is provided and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates must be fluent in English and at least one non-English language (Pashto, Swahili, French, Somali, or Spanish).

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Interpretation and translation across languages
• Ability to work in-person, by phone, and virtually

Responsibilities

• Render accurate meanings and concepts between source and target languages while preserving original intent
• Maintain transparency with no additions or omissions during interpretation
• Provide clear enunciation and professional communication
• Render sight translations of documents
• Explain cultural concepts and act as a cultural broker
• Remain neutral and composed in emergencies and crises
• Demonstrate strong listening, retention, and note-taking for accuracy
• Ensure reliable internet access for virtual interpretation

Skills

Bilingual English

One non-English language

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s in language/linguistics (plus)

Job description

Hello Neighbor is hiring Interpreters who will support Hello Neighbor’s Resettlement and Family Services programs to work alongside staff and provide interpretation and translation services to refugees and immigrants enrolled in Hello Neighbor programs. Current language needs include: Pashto, Swahili, French, Somali, and Spanish

Founded in 2017, Hello Neighbor works to improve the lives of recently resettled refugee families by matching them with dedicated neighbors to guide and support them in their new home. We’ve expanded from our mentorship program to now include refugee resettlement services, family service programs, a national program supporting other refugee and immigrant nonprofits around the country.

Description

This is a contracted position which involves in-person interpretation assignments at our Pittsburgh, PA office in Larimer and in the community as well as over the phone and virtual appointments.

Paid training is provided. Candidates must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Reports To: Language Access Coordinator

Key Responsibilities:

• Render accurate meanings and concepts, rules of grammar, clarity, and tone from source language to target language while staying true to the original intent of the content
• Maintain transparency during all interpretation interactions with no additions or omissions
• Employ clear enunciation, pronunciation, and polite forms of expression in a pleasant and professional manner
• Ability to render sight translations of documents and other written materials
• Ability to explain cultural concepts and act as cultural broker to avoid miscommunication
• Ability to remain neutral, objective, and unbiased at all times
• Remain calm during emergency and crisis situations
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy
• Reliable access to internet for virtual interpretation
• Fluency in written and verbal communication in English and minimum of one non-English language

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highschool diploma, GED, or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree in a language, linguistic studies, or communications a plus
• Valid certificate of interpreter training from professional interpretation agency a plus
• Car, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
• Ability to communicate with diverse communities

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Hello Neighbor, we are committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. Hello Neighbor is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

All Applications Welcome

Data shows that women more frequently do not apply to a job because they don’t feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. Our job descriptions are general overviews, not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute to the growth of our organization, we want to hear from you!