NYC Onsite Arabic Interpreter (Contract)

Propio Language Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Propio Language Services is seeking Arabic Onsite Contract Interpreters in the New York area to facilitate accurate English-Arabic communication on accepted onsite assignments.

Interpreters provide consecutive interpretation, may perform remote interpretation when needed, and must comply with client requirements, privacy, and professional ethics. This is an independent contractor role with potential for multiple assignments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Ability to accurately provide consecutive interpretation.
• Successful completion of applicable language/interpreting evaluations.
• Submission of a current résumé in English during the application process.
• Basic computer and technology proficiency.
• Ability to travel to onsite assignments.
• Background checks may be required for certain assignments.
• Relevant interpreter training, credentials, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional consecutive interpretation between English and Arabic during onsite assignments.
• Provide remote interpretation by telephone or video when applicable to an assignment.
• Follow interpreter protocols, professional standards, and client requirements.
• Comply with confidentiality, privacy, security, and assignment protocols.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with privacy and data-protection requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA).
• Interact professionally with clients, patients, and other participants.
• Maintain language proficiency and subject-matter knowledge for assignments.

Skills

Arabic interpretation

English proficiency

Consecutive interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Propio Language Services is seeking Arabic Onsite Contract Interpreters in the New York area to facilitate accurate English-Arabic communication on accepted onsite assignments.

Interpreters provide consecutive interpretation, may perform remote interpretation when needed, and must comply with client requirements, privacy, and professional ethics. This is an independent contractor role with potential for multiple assignments.