Mandarin Interpreter

Hanna Interpreting Services LLC; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanna Interpreting Services LLC is seeking bilingual and multilingual individuals to operate as freelance interpreters as 1099 Independent Contractors. You set your availability, accept appointments, and work on your own schedule to support language access for all.

Appointments run Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and interpreters start at $25 per hour depending on language, experience, and demand.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and target language with idiomatic proficiency.
• Experience in medical, legal, or educational interpreting preferred.
• Professionalism, punctuality, and adaptability in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be located in and authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship).
• High School Diploma or equivalent; or interpreting-related certification.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency

Interpreting experience

Professionalism & punctuality

Independence & teamwork

Communication & problem-solving

Operate basic communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Interpreting certification (preferred)

Job description

Hanna Interpreting Services LLC is a language service provider that connects bilingual and multilingual individuals with potential opportunities to serve as a freelance interpreter or translator. Our mission is to bridge the communication gap for those in need through excellent and compassionate language services.

Hanna is seeking bilingual and multilingual individuals to operate as freelance interpreters in a 1099 Independent Contractor role. As an interpreter, you make a positive contribution to society in support of language access for everyone, regardless of their proficiency with the English language. As an independent contractor, you act as your own boss, set your availability, and accept appointments based on your schedule.

Appointments are available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Appointments are not guaranteed and are offered based on need.

Interpreters start at $25 per hour, depending on the availability, experience, and demand of the language.

How to Qualify:

• Fluency in English and target language with a comprehensive understanding of idiomatic speech and cultural patterns.
• Previous interpreting experience, preferably in medical, legal, or educational settings.
• Demonstrated professionalism, punctuality, and adaptability in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate basic communication
• Flexibility to work in different settings and adapt to various work environments.
• Must be located in and authorized to work in the US (We do not offer visa sponsorship).
• High School Diploma or equivalent; or certification in interpreting or related fields.

About Hanna

Hanna is a woman- and minority-owned business committed to providing efficient and comprehensive language services. The company started in 2010 as a humble passion project and has grown to serve 1.1M clients in 250+ languages and has sponsored countless outreach events to serve the local community.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, or physical or mental disability