Karen Onsite Community Interpreter

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC is looking for a Karen Community Interpreter to support multilingual students and families in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in interpreting and native-level fluency in Karen. Responsibilities include onsite and remote video interpretation during various educational events. The candidate will collaborate with educators to ensure language access. Benefits include flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Karen language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Karen.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Karen interpretation during meetings and assessments.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Collaborate with educators and administrators to ensure meaningful access.

Skills

Karen language proficiency

Professional interpreting experience

Fluency in English

Familiarity with video platforms

Education

Completion of an interpreter training program

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

LinguistLink

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Karen Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Karen interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Karen-speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
  • Verified third-party Karen language proficiency.
  • Native-level fluency in Karen.
  • Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
  • Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.
• Preferred:
  • Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
  • Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
  • Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services.
  • Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver are given priority.

Technical Requirements (for Video Interpretation)

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

Professional Development

• Access to Mindlink’s Learning Center for ongoing training.
• Participation in feedback cycles using tools like LinguistLink.
• Opportunities for certification advancement and skill development.

About Mindlink

Mindlink is a mission-driven organization committed to language access and equity in education. We believe communication is a human right and strive to create inclusive environments for all.

Diversity Policy

Mindlink welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, mental or physical disability or any other considerations under federal, state or local law.