Marshallese(Marshall Islands) Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 117,096; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking an independent contract interpreter to provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings in Sacramento. The role offers a flexible schedule with assignments based on language demand and interpreter qualifications.

Applicants must be based in the Greater Sacramento Area, hold a California license, and be willing to obtain required medical clearances including immunization records and background checks. Volume of assignments will vary with demand.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Marshallese and English with high fidelity in healthcare, legal, and community settings.
• Ability to interpret orally in both directions between Marshallese and English.
• Experience with diverse cultural and linguistic populations.
• Formal interpreter training or relevant professional experience.
• Based in the Greater Sacramento Area and eligible for medical clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting.
• Interpret accurately and clearly with fidelity to the original communication.
• Work with medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances, including vaccination records and background checks as necessary.
• Maintain licensure or credentialing as required in California.

Skills

Marshallese

English

Medical interpretation

Legal interpretation

Community interpretation

Fidelity to original communication

Oral interpretation

Cultural competency

Stakeholder communication

Interpreter training

Medical clearance readiness

Education

California interpreter license

Job description

Overview

This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible work schedule.

The interpreter will be providing interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting. Job site location is Sacramento. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Marshallese 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 Marshallese 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 the Greater Sacramento Area
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license