Korean Onsite Interpreter — Contract (Seattle)

Propio Language Services, Inc.; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Propio Language Services is seeking Korean Onsite Contract Interpreters in the Seattle, WA area to facilitate accurate English–Korean communication on accepted onsite assignments.

Contract interpreters provide consecutive interpretation, may support remote assignments, and must meet client credentialing standards. This independent contractor opportunity emphasizes confidentiality, professional ethics, and reliable language skills for healthcare, education, and other settings.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional proficiency in English and Korean.
• Ability to accurately provide consecutive interpretation between English and Korean.
• Successful completion of applicable language and interpreting proficiency evaluations.
• Submission of a current résumé in English during the application process.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience where required by client credentialing standards.
• Basic computer and technology proficiency.
• Ability to travel to onsite assignments.
• Health and immunization requirements may apply for certain locations.
• Background checks may be required for some assignments.
• One or more years of professional interpreting experience.
• Medical, legal, community, educational, or social‑services interpreting experience.
• Relevant interpreter training, credentials, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional consecutive interpretation between English and Korean during onsite assignments.
• Provide remote interpretation by telephone or video when applicable.
• Follow interpreter protocols, professional standards, and client requirements.
• Comply with Propio and client confidentiality, privacy, security, and ethics requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy, security, and data-protection requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA).
• Maintain professional interactions with clients and participants.
• Maintain language proficiency and subject-matter knowledge for assignments.

Skills

English proficiency

Korean proficiency

Consecutive interpretation

Interpretation experience

Travel readiness

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Propio Language Services is seeking Korean Onsite Contract Interpreters in the Seattle, WA area to facilitate accurate English–Korean communication on accepted onsite assignments.

Contract interpreters provide consecutive interpretation, may support remote assignments, and must meet client credentialing standards. This independent contractor opportunity emphasizes confidentiality, professional ethics, and reliable language skills for healthcare, education, and other settings.