Navajo Freelance OPI/VRI Interpreter

ContacLink Solutions; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ContacLink Solutions is seeking a remote Navajo US-Based VRI/OPI Interpreter to facilitate communication between NAVAJO and English speakers. The role involves accurate interpretation and cultural mediation, with a focus on maintaining a professional and secure environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong bilingual fluency, effective listening, and note-taking skills, with a preference for those with interpretation experience.

Benefits

Ongoing training and competency opportunities

Monthly payments

Per minute rate

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency at a native level in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between NAVAJO and English speakers.
• Render accurate interpretations without omissions.
• Explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in NAVAJO

Listening skills

Note taking

Cultural explanation skills

Tools

Computer or Laptop

USB Wired headset

Windows 10 or higher

Steady wired internet connection

Job description

: Navajo US-Based VRI/OPI Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between NAVAJO and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

LANGUAGE : Navajo US-Based VRI/OPI Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between NAVAJO and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and NAVAJO
• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

LANGUAGE : Navajo US-Based VRI/OPI Interpreter

As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between NAVAJO and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and NAVAJO
• Minimum 2-year interpretation experience preferred
• Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client.

Technical Requirements:

• Computer or Laptop
• Windows 10 or higher
• USB Wired headset
• Steady wired internet connection

Your background:

• Proficiency/Bilingual/Native level of English and target language.
• Work letter from previous employer
• Resume with 2 professional references.

Additional information:

• Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office
• Ongoing training and competency opportunities
• Monthly payments
• Per minute rate

**Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required**

Do you have OPI/VRI interpretation experience?*

How many years of experience do you have in interpretation?*