Swahili Interpreters - Philadelphia, PA

Language Services Associates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A language services company is seeking Swahili interpreters in Philadelphia, PA, to facilitate communication for the Limited English Proficient community. The role involves providing exceptional customer service and adhering to professional interpretation protocols. Candidates should be fluent in English and Swahili and have a background in interpreting. Industry-specific certifications are preferred. This is a contract position offering flexible assignments.

Qualifications

• Full fluency in both English and Swahili.
• Familiarity with industry standard best practices.
• The ability to provide a high level of client service.
• Access to personal or public transport.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service.
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct.
• Follow all policies and procedures including interpretation protocols.
• Complete training(s) and participate in Quality Assurance monitoring.

Skills

Fluency in English

Fluency in Swahili

Client service skills

Professionalism

Job description

Overview

Language Services Associates is looking for Swahili interpreters in the Philadelphia, PA area. As a member of LSA’s network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you will be responsible for facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings, including medical, legal, and customer service. LSA is continuously accepting qualified interpreters for a wide range of interpreting assignments!

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry specific best practices
• Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring

Qualifications/Experience

• Full fluency in both English and Swahili
• Familiarity with and the ability to comply with industry standard best practices (i.e. professionalism, courtesy, protocol and confidentiality)
• The ability to provide a high level of client service
• Access to personal or public transport
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred
• Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, etc.)

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Translation and Localization