Portuguese-English Simultaneous Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is hiring Portuguese-English Simultaneous Interpreters in Peru, Illinois. The role involves providing interpretation services for various professional settings, adhering to professional ethics in interpretation, and ensuring accurate communication. Candidates must possess certification, have at least 2 years of community interpretation experience, and be proficient in both languages. This position offers flexible schedules, allowing interpreters to select jobs based on availability. Join a supportive team dedicated to facilitating communication across linguistic barriers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in community interpretation, proven track record of excellence.
• Proficiency in simultaneous, consecutive, and whisper interpretation techniques.
• Ability to accurately convey messages in both English and Portuguese.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in conferences and professional gatherings.
• Analyze and convey messages quickly and accurately.
• Adhere to professional ethics in interpretation.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Mobility to travel

Education

Certification as a community interpreter

Job description

We are hiring PORTUGUESE - ENGLISH SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETERS!

We are seeking highly skilled simultaneous interpreters proficient in both languages for various conferences, symposiums, meetings, and work sessions. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation techniques, along with a deep understanding of professional ethics and responsibility in interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services from English to Portuguese and vice versa in a variety of settings, including conferences, meetings, and other professional gatherings.
• Quickly and accurately comprehend and analyze written and oral messages in both languages and convey them orally with precision.
• Adhere to professional ethics and responsibilities inherent in the field of interpretation.
• Collaborate with research groups focusing on improving professional practices related to human well‑being, transparent communication, information quality, and other relevant areas.

Qualifications

• Certification as a community interpreter, demonstrating proficiency in English and Portuguese, and completing at least a 40‑hour community interpreting training program.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community interpretation, with a proven track record of excellence.
• Proficiency in simultaneous, consecutive, and whisper interpretation techniques.
• Experience and proficiency in both English to Portuguese and Portuguese to English interpretation.
• Mobility to travel close by, as well as navigate various job sites.
• Ability to provide both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation accurately and effectively.
• Sensitivity to culturally sensitive situations, perspectives, and phrases, and the ability to respond appropriately.

If you possess exceptional interpretation skills, a commitment to professionalism, and the ability to thrive in diverse environments, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to facilitate communication and promote understanding across linguistic barriers.

What we offer you

• Contract type of employment (1099/W‑BEN8)
• Flexible schedule: Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available, you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!

If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

About us

Established in 2016, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high‑quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast‑paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.

Send us your resume. If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to explain in detail the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!

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