On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - Spokane County

Prisma International; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International is looking for qualified Interpreters to support clients in Spokane, Washington. As a professional Interpreter, you will handle on-site interpretation between English and various other languages. This role ensures clear communication while adhering to ethical standards and providing high customer service.

The position requires at least one year of interpreting experience and fluency in English, along with specific language proficiency. A background check is mandatory to qualify for this role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Two professional references for work as an interpreter.
• Minimum age: 18+ years.
• Full fluency in English and proficiency in target languages.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with on-site interpretation assignments.
• Ensure clear communication between speakers.
• Follow ethical guidelines and standards.

Skills

Consecutive or simultaneous interpreting

Customer service

Bilingual proficiency

Experience with government agencies

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) is actively seeking qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will support our State of Washington client with on‑site (in person) interpretation (OSI) assignments in Spokane County, with potential opportunities for over‑the‑phone (OPI) and/or video remote (VRI) assignments.

Interpreters needed for interpretation between English and the following languages:

• Spanish (US) – #1 requested language, plus the following
• Arabic
• Burmese
• Chinese‑Cantonese
• Chinese‑Mandarin
• Chin (all variants)
• Dari
• Farsi
• Hindi
• Hmong
• Japanese
• Khmer (Cambodian)
• Korean
• Laotian
• Mixteco (Bajo and Alto)
• Polish
• Portuguese
• Punjabi
• Russian
• Samoan
• Somali
• Swahili
• Thai
• Ukrainian
• Vietnamese

Please note: This work requires, at minimum, a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check and residency in the state of Washington. If you have previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast‑tracked security screening process.

Job Description:

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on‑site interpretation between a government representative and non‑English speakers
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high level of customer service
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker
• Correct grammar, clarity, and tones between the two languages
• Experience following the speakers' direction, professionally interjecting when clarification is needed, and managing the flow of a conversation
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid any disagreement with the customer or LEP
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
• Experience in the healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one (1) year of on‑site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
• Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an on‑site consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: High School Diploma
• Must reside in the state of Washington
• Full fluency in English and demonstrated native or near‑native level proficiency in target language
• Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
  • Washington State Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC)
  • American Translation Association (ATA)
  • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

Security Requirements:

Interpreters must have an active Washington State Patrol background check or provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check.

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with Washington State agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.