Pohnpeian Interpreters Needed!

Affordable Language Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Remote work opportunities

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Diverse work environment

Job summary

Affordable Language Services in Cincinnati, OH is seeking fluent Pohnpeian–English interpreters to provide in-person interpretation as independent contractors.

You will serve local schools, hospitals, and community organizations, with flexible scheduling and potential remote opportunities; must pass a background check and provide vaccination records where applicable. US work authorization is required and you may manage your own schedule and taxes.

Qualifications

• Must be fluently bilingual in English and Pohnpeian.
• If you do not have proof of professional interpreter training, you will be required to pass a language test.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpreting services as an independent contractor.
• Serve students in schools, patients in hospitals, and community members.

Skills

Bilingual English-Pohnpeian

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are thrilled that you may be seeking employment with one of Cincinnati’s finest interpreting and translation services providers – Affordable Language Services. We have the pleasure to work with some of the top organizations in our backyard and across the globe – all needing the finest translators and interpreters to assist them in the job they have at hand.

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:1627

# of Openings:2

POHNPEIAN INTERPRETERS NEEDED

FOR IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS

Become a Lango Pro and serve your community by providing independent contract interpreting services to those in need!

Description

Lango is looking for fluent Pohnpeian - English Interpreters to provide interpreting services as independent contractors! You can serve your community in various ways, such as by helping students in schools, or patients in hospitals. Professional language services are a great way to break down barriers and help multicultural communities get access to the services they deserve!

Highlights

• Diverse work environment across multiple fields (medical, educational, social, legal, etc.).
• Competitive pay.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Occasional opportunities for remote work.

Requirements

• Must be fluently bilingual in English and Pohnpeian.
• If you do not have proof of professional interpreter training, you will be required to pass a language test across English and your target language.
• Must have US i-9 work authorization.
• Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Willing and able to provide a background check and drug test.
• Willing and able to provide MMR, Varicella, Covid, and Flu vaccination records, if interested in medical interpreting.
• Willing and able to primarily attend in-person appointments.
• Professional training/experience preferred, but not required.

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*This is independent contracting work. You will be an independent contractor, and responsible for providing requirements such as the drug test, background check, etc. yourself.

We are always looking for interpreters for all languages.

Currently we are in specific need of the following languages:

• Spanish
• French
• Japanese
• Vietnamese
• Fulani
• Russian
• Nepali
• Cambodian
• Korean

Other needed languages include: Nationally Certified American Sign Language, Amharic, Bambara, Burmese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Kirundi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Soninke, Tagalog, Turkish, and Twi.

Affordable Language Services

9852 Redhill Drive

Cincinnati, Ohio 45242