Interpreter Translator

Journey's End Refugee Services- PER DIEMS; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,684 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Journey’s End Refugee Services in Buffalo is hiring a Per Diem Interpreter/Translator. The role requires fluency in English and another language, providing both oral interpretation and written translation services. Candidates must possess strong grammar skills, basic computer literacy, and be organized and professional. Assignments can vary, and reliable transportation is necessary. This position allows flexibility while supporting clients in diverse settings across Western New York.

Qualifications

• Fluency or near-fluency in English and at least one other language.
• Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and written/verbal skills in both languages.
• Ability to interpret and translate accurately.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive oral interpretation and sight translation.
• Translate written documents accurately.
• Adhere to confidentiality policies and regulations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in at least one other language

Strong grammar and spelling skills

Basic computer skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Interpreter / Translator (Per Diem)

Organization: Journey’s End Interpreting & Translation Department

Location: Buffalo, NY and surrounding Western New York counties

Pay: $23–$30/hour (hourly, visible to job seekers)

Program Overview

Journey’s End provides high-quality in-person, telephonic, and video remote interpretation and document translation services in 45+ languages for hospitals, schools, nonprofits, legal and real estate professionals, government agencies, and other organizations serving Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals. We support and train a network of 60+ per-diem interpreters and offer community trainings on best practices for working with interpreters.

Position Summary

As a Journey’s End Interpreter/Translator you may choose to work as an interpreter, a translator, or both. Interpreters perform consecutive and sight interpretation in person, by phone, or via video remote. Translators provide accurate written translations of documents. Assignments are typically during regular weekday business hours; schedule varies by request.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive oral interpretation and sight translation (reading aloud a written text) for service providers and clients in professional settings (in-person, telephonic, or video remote).
• Translate written documents accurately from source to target language without adding, omitting, or distorting content (e.g., certificates, IDs, flyers, surveys, report cards, handbooks, legal and medical documents).
• Adhere to Journey’s End confidentiality policy and HIPAA privacy regulations.
• Follow Journey’s End Interpreter Code of Ethics (professionalism, impartiality, confidentiality).
• Arrive on time for assignments and meet agreed deadlines for translation projects.
• Monitor email and phone regularly for assignment notices and communications.

Qualifications

• Fluency or near-fluency in English and at least one other language.
• Strong command of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and written/verbal skills in both languages.
• Ability to interpret and translate accurately and completely.
• Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Highly organized, punctual, professional, reliable, and able to communicate courteously with supervisors and clients.
• Commitment to ongoing skill development.
• Reliable transportation.
• Must reside in Buffalo or surrounding Western New York counties.

Equal Opportunity: Journey’s End is an equal opportunity employer.