Onsite Interpreter - Wisconsin Government Liaison

Prisma International; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma International is actively recruiting experienced interpreters in Wisconsin to join our team as Independent Contractors. You will provide onsite English to multilingual interpretation for state government clients and ensure professional conduct on every assignment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of on-site interpreting experience, excellent customer service, and full fluency in English and the target language. Applicability of ATA accreditation is desired and background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Two professional references that can vouch for your work as an onsite interpreter.
• Must reside in Wisconsin and be 18+ years old.
• Fully fluent in English and the target language.
• Accreditation such as ATA or higher education accreditation required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret for government representatives and LEP speakers onsite.
• Maintain polite demeanor, enunciation, and high level of customer service.
• Convey concepts and meanings accurately between speakers and LEP participants.
• Ensure correct grammar, clarity and tone between languages.
• Follow speakers' directions, manage flow of conversation, and avoid side conversations.

Skills

On-site interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Customer service

Professional communication

Ethics and standards

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma International is actively recruiting experienced interpreters in Wisconsin to join our team as Independent Contractors. You will provide onsite English to multilingual interpretation for state government clients and ensure professional conduct on every assignment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of on-site interpreting experience, excellent customer service, and full fluency in English and the target language. Applicability of ATA accreditation is desired and background checks may apply.