Real-Time English–Spanish Interpreter (Capitola, CA)

Focus Interpreting; Capitola (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Capitola, CA is seeking a skilled English-Spanish interpreter to facilitate clear communication across a variety of settings. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and professional standards while delivering interpretation per assignment.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation for meetings and appointments, pre-assignment research, and ongoing language skill development to ensure precise and culturally aware interpretation for clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Spanish with excellent written and spoken skills.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances to facilitate communication.
• Experience in medical or legal interpretation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation for meetings, polygraph appointments, individual sessions, and other interactions involving English and Spanish speakers.
• Maintain accuracy and clarity using appropriate interpreting techniques.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism on all assignments.
• Prepare for assignments by researching terminology and understanding context.
• Pursue ongoing language skills and interpretation training.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Cultural nuance understanding

Listening & analytical skills

Interpretation experience preferred

Job description

Focus Interpreting in Capitola, CA is seeking a skilled English-Spanish interpreter to facilitate clear communication across a variety of settings. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and professional standards while delivering interpretation per assignment.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation for meetings and appointments, pre-assignment research, and ongoing language skill development to ensure precise and culturally aware interpretation for clients and colleagues.