Mandarin Community Interpreter — Onsite & Video, Flexible

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Mindlink Learning Center access

Job summary

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

The position requires native Mandarin, at least 3 years of interpreting experience, and familiarity with Zoom/Teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Native-level fluency in Mandarin.
• Verified third-party Spanish language proficiency.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Mandarin 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 Mandarin-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.

Skills

Mandarin interpretation

Spanish proficiency

Video conferencing

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

60-hour interpreter training

CCHI/NBCMI/RID/NAJIT certification

K-12 education experience

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

LinguistLink

Job description

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

The position requires native Mandarin, at least 3 years of interpreting experience, and familiarity with Zoom/Teams.