Marshallese Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH seeks qualified on-site Marshallese interpreters to provide professional in-person interpretation across the Hawaiian Islands. This is an independent contractor position (1099) with assignments at multiple client sites year-round.

Must pass background checks; ILR 2+ English and Marshallese; experience in health/legal/social services preferred; travel to neighboring islands may be required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and Marshallese (ILR 2+), with health/legal vocab.
• Experience interpreting in professional or social services settings.
• Government/healthcare/legal/social services interpreting preferred.
• Interpreter training or certification (e.g., CCHI/CMI) preferred.
• Knowledge of interpreter ethics; confidentiality and impartiality.
• Familiarity with Hawaii Pacific Islander communities; Chuukese/Marshallese/Samoan language knowledge preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to stay composed in high-stakes situations.
• Ability to work in-person at various client sites across Hawaii.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial in-person interpretation between client staff and LEP clients.
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing.
• Serve as a neutral liaison to ensure mutual understanding between parties.
• Adhere to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.

Skills

ILR 2+ English

ILR 2+ Target language

In-person interpretation

Interpreting ethics

Background checks

Cultural sensitivity

Pacific Islander languages

Interpersonal skills

Work authorization

Job description

Description

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small mission-focused business that provides professional solutions in the areas of intelligence, financial management, linguistics and administrative functions.

Overview

We are currently seeking qualified on‑site Marshallese interpreters to support a client by providing professional in‑person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in‑person interpretation between the client staff (including caseworkers, medical personnel, legal staff, educators, and administrative personnel) and LEP clients receiving services.
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing, summarizing, or omitting any information.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding between all parties while maintaining strict neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and target language, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services domains.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment.
• Prior experience providing in‑person interpretation in a government, healthcare, legal, or social services setting strongly preferred.
• Interpreter training or certification preferred (e.g., CCHI, CMI, court interpreter certification, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.
• Familiarity with Hawaii’s Pacific Islander communities and culturally relevant terminology preferred, particularly for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander language pairs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to remain composed in sensitive or high‑stakes situations.
• Ability to provide services in person at various locations.
• Ability to pass any required background checks or credentialing processes may apply.
• This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Physical Demands

This position will require frequent standing and speaking.

Position Environment, Type & Hours of Work

This position will be performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai.

This is an independent contractor (1099) position. Work is assigned on an on‑demand, as‑needed basis, 365 days per year, 7 days per week. Contractors are not employees of CLOVEHITCH or the client, and are not entitled to employment benefits, including vacation, sick leave, retirement, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance. Contractors are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, including federal and state income tax and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET).

Travel

Work is performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands. Travel to neighboring islands may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CLOVEHITCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.