Mandarin Chinese Interpreter (San Francisco Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Mandarin Chinese Interpreter (independent contractor) to deliver professional interpreting services, primarily in healthcare settings, with assignments based in San Francisco.

The role offers a flexible schedule and ongoing opportunities, requiring living in the SF Bay Area and ability to obtain necessary clearances. Qualified candidates must be fluent in Mandarin and English, have demonstrated interpretation experience in medical, legal,

Qualifications

• Fluency in Mandarin and English and faithful interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Formal interpreter training or relevant professional experience.
• Ability to interpret orally between Mandarin and English in both directions.
• Experience working with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks; must be based in SF Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting in healthcare settings.
• Interpret accurately in medical, legal, and community contexts with fidelity.
• Interpret orally in both Mandarin -> English directions and vice versa.
• Coordinate with medical professionals, patients, and agencies to support communication.

Skills

Mandarin-English fluency

Medical/Legal interpreting

Bidirectional interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

California license eligibility

Education

Interpreter training or related experience

Job description

About the job Mandarin Chinese Interpreter (San Francisco Area)

Job Description
This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in San Francisco and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Mandarin and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Must be based in San Francisco Bay Area
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US
Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.