On-Site Interpreting (OSI) Opportunity - Thurston County

Prisma International; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International is looking for qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors in Olympia, Washington. The role involves on-site interpretation assignments, primarily serving a variety of languages, including Spanish and Arabic.

Candidates must have at least one year of interpreting experience, a high school diploma, and fluency in English, along with a proficiency in a target language. A Washington State Patrol background check is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Fluent in English and proficient in a target language.
• Must be 18 years or older and reside in Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site interpretation for clients and government representatives.
• Maintain professionalism and manage conversation flow.
• Ensure accurate communication for Limited English Proficient speakers.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

High level of customer service

Compliance with ethics and standards

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Language Certification

Higher education accreditation

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 be supporting our State of Washington client with on‑site (in person) interpretation (OSI) assignments in Thurston County. There may be opportunities for over‑the‑phone (OPI) and/or video remote (VRI) assignments.

Languages Required

• 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

Eligibility

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‑traced 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 with following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
• Experience in the healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries

Requirements

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: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have 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 be able to 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.