Kapingamarangi Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 103,000 - 116,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program.

Advancement opportunities within the组织

Interpreter support.

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Independent contractor—no employee ben

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions LLC is seeking a Kapingamarangi Interpreter to provide on-demand phone interpretation from home in the United States. This independent contractor role handles calls across healthcare, government, insurance, and more, delivering accurate interpretation while maintaining cultural sensitivity.

The position requires fluency in Kapingamarangi and English, strong listening and note-taking skills, and the ability to work independently in a quiet home environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Kapingamarangi and English is required.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to assess regional accents.
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills for accurate interpretation.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to adapt to LanguageLine technology enhancements and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to interpreting sessions in a friendly, professional manner.
• Render concepts accurately according to interpretation conventions.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation and polite expressions.
• Maintain professional demeanor throughout sessions and stay neutral on sensitive topics.
• Remain calm during emergencies and high-volume periods, especially on 911 calls.
• Follow client instructions and protect LEP privacy per protocol.

Skills

Kapingamarangi fluency

English fluency

Cultural competence

Active listening

Note-taking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At LanguageLine, we strive for a world in which language and cultural barriers no longer exist. Use your language skills to dramatically improve the lives of limited-English speakers, as well as the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing. Even better, you can do this while working from your own home.

Job Title

Job Title: Kapingamarangi Interpreter

Location

Location: Work at Home position in United States

Position

Position: Phone Interpreter

Contract Type

Status: Independent Contractor

Pay

Pay: $1.25 - $1.40 per minute

Benefits

• Employee Referral Program.
• Advancement opportunities within the organization.
• Interpreter support.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment.
• This is an independent contractor position and therefore not eligible for employee benefits.

Position Overview

The Kapingamarangi Telephone Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand, and renders the meaning of conversations between Kapingamarangi and English speakers. The interpreter breaks the communication barrier in a wide range of industries that LanguageLine Solutions serves: Healthcare, Government, Insurance, Financial, Utilities, Travel & Hospitality, General Business, Law Enforcement, Court, and 911.

The interpreter processes information quickly, concisely and recognizes sensitive cultural differences. The interpreter is professional and courteous at all times and uses appropriate terminology and understands common industry procedures and practices. The interpreting sessions may involve simple or complex, technical or non-technical subjects.

This position does not involve written translation however translators and other skilled linguists are encouraged to apply. The Interpreters translate verbally.

This is a remote position. The Interpreter works from his/her home-office. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Respond to the interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the interpreting sessions at all times.
• Remain calm during interpreting sessions in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations such as 911 calls.
• Maintain punctuality and availability during work hours.
• Follow client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP), avoiding interaction with the LEP without client's permission.
• Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Some calls may be highly emotional and/or stressful in nature. The interpreter may need to remain on a call for extended periods without breaks due to the nature of the call or may, at times experience high call volumes. The interpreter must have the ability to provide the required, company standards of service within this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Kapingamarangi and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.
• Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the LEP.
• Excellent listening, retention and note‑taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, remain neutral and objective at all times, and remain on calls that involve sensitive subjects such as end of life conversations, pregnancy termination, vaccinations, and matters concerning sexual orientation and/or gender expression.
• Education or work experience in language‑related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
• Must be able to adapt to any LLS technology enhancements that improve service delivery and meet client demands.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with LanguageLine Solutions (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non‑immigrant status).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration.
• Ability to read and write the requested languages - highly preferred.
• Based on your location, a post‑offer, a pre‑employment background check and/or drug screen may be required.

Technical Requirements

• Dedicated personal device for business purposes.
  • Desktop / Laptop Computers with any of the following Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS.
  • Tablets (iPadOS or Android) are acceptable.
  • Smartphones (iOS or Android) are also acceptable.
• Restricted brands:
  • Kaspersky products.
  • Huawei hardware.
• High speed Internet connection for work related electronic communication. This internet connection should provide download speeds of no less than 5 Mbps, upload speeds of 3 Mbps, Ping value of no more than 300 ms, Jitter value of no more than 30 ms.
• Must have access to a quiet space free from background noise or distraction.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to operate a keyboard and mouse and remain in a stationary position in front of a computer the majority of the workday.
• Must be able to operate company provided software and systems to perform all aspects of the job.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to type or write.
• Able to lift up to 26 lbs.
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels; i.e. computer, audio, telephone.

Application Period

Applications will be accepted for one hundred eighty (180) days from the posting date of May 15 2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity / Diversity

LLS is an equal opportunity employer, meaning that employment opportunities are made and offered to individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance. LLS will reasonably accommodate employees and applicants with disabilities if the person is otherwise qualified to safely perform all of the essential functions of the position. Should you require accommodations to complete this application and/or the interview process, please let us know immediately.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting appropriate employment service delivery systems, such as state workforce agencies and local employment delivery systems, to provide priority referrals of protected veterans.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-I.35(c)