Laotian Freelance Remote Interpreter

Tonguepoint; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Flexible hours

Training provided

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tonguepoint in the United States is seeking fluent Laotian/English interpreters for remote, freelance work. You will provide on-demand interpretation via phone or video, with training supplied if you’re new to the field.

This role offers strict confidentiality, flexible hours, and the chance to work across healthcare and legal contexts. You’ll set your own schedule, maintain professionalism, and grow through ongoing onboarding and language practice opportunities.

Qualifications

• Language fluency: native or near-native in English and Laotian.
• Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.
• Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.
• Home-based workspace with a quiet environment.
• Tech setup: reliable computer, high-speed internet, and a noise-canceling headset.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English + Laotian).
• Support clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.
• Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Skills

Bilingual English/Laotian

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Job description

Urgently Hiring For: Laotian.

Job Title: Freelance Remote Interpreter (Laotian / English) Location: 100% Remote | Type: Freelance/Independent Contractor | Schedule: Flexible

Job Summary

We are seeking fluent bilingual speakers to provide Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpretation (VRI). No prior experience is required- we provide full training. If you have strong language skills and a professional attitude, join us to bridge critical communication gaps in moments that matter.

Key Responsibilities

Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Laotian).

Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (e.g., healthcare, legal).

Maintain strict confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.

Manage your own schedule and log in reliably to handle calls.

Qualifications & Tech Requirements

Language: Native or near-native fluency in English and Laotian.

Skills: Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience.

Experience: Beginners welcome; prior interpreting experience is a plus.

Workspace: A quiet, distraction-free home environment.

Tech Setup: Dedicated computer, high-speed internet (wired preferred for VRI), and a noise-canceling USB headset.

What We Offer

• Ultimate Flexibility: 100% remote work. Choose your own hours (daytime, evening, overnight).
• Steady Income: Competitive per-minute rates backed by reliable call volume.
• Growth: Free comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional training.
• Referral Program: Refer qualified speakers of our in-demand languages and earn a bonus when your referral is successfully onboarded.