On-call English-Spanish Translator/Interpreter

NeighborImpact; Redmond (OR); On-site; USD 24,935 - 35,513; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued paid sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement options

Job summary

NeighborImpact is seeking a bilingual on-call Spanish Translator/Interpreter to provide essential translation services within the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. You will bridge communication gaps between children, families, and staff, ensuring cultural nuances are respected.

This flexible position requires a high school diploma, fluency in Spanish and English, and the ability to travel across communities like Bend and Redmond. Ideal candidates will have experience interpreting for families and must maintain current certifications and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish and English.
• Experience in interpreting and translating.
• Valid driver's license and current auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional translation and interpretation services.
• Bridge communication gaps during enrollments and family events.
• Travel across various communities for assignments.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Communication skills

Cultural competence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Are you bilingual and looking for a flexible work schedule? Are you a language enthusiast with a passion for communication? We're looking for an on-call Spanish Translator/Interpreter who can bridge the gap between cultures and facilitate seamless conversations with Head Start and Early Head Start families. Your skills can make a real difference in a world that thrives on understanding. Apply now and let your linguistic talents shine!

Location

Head Start/Early Head Start locations throughout Central Oregon

Compensation

$21.94/hour

Hours

On-Call, in person–hours not guaranteed

Benefits

Accrued paid sick time, Employee Assistance Program, retirement options

NeighborImpact’s Head Start and Early Head Start program Overview

NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It integrates high-quality pre-kindergarten education with essential services such as health, nutrition, and family advocacy. Operating across multiple sites, NeighborImpact Head Start supports social competence, school readiness, and overall well‑being of children from ages three to five.

Overview of Key Duties and Responsibilities

This role will provide essential, professional translation and interpretation services, bridging communication gaps between children, families, and staff within the Head Start/Early Head Start programs. This role extends to translating/interpreting during enrollments, conferences, family nights, and home visits, ensuring families' cultural nuances are respected and understood. As an on‑call professional, the candidate will have opportunities for regular weekly assignments and extended interpretation projects. Flexibility and willingness to travel across various communities, including Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and La Pine, are crucial for this position.

Requirements

Required:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Verbal and written fluency in specified second language and English.
• Employment or volunteer experience interpreting and translating from English to specified second language and specified second language to English.
• Must be able to ride a school bus with children for assigned periods of time as needed
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment:

1. Valid driver’s license
2. Proof of current auto insurance
3. Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry

• Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed.
• Access to reliable transportation required.
• Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re‑examination (as recommended by health care provider) so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.

Preferred

• Employment or volunteer experience preferred working with adults in a helping or teaching capacity.
• Employment or volunteer experience in social services preferred.
• Current or past Head Start parent preferred.