Remote Akateko-English Phone Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions LLC; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Advancement opportunities

Interpreter support

Inclusive work environment

Independent contractor status

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions is seeking a Work-at-Home Akateko-English Phone Interpreter to provide on-demand interpretation across multiple industries from a quiet home office in the United States.

You will work as an independent contractor, interpreting spoken language between Akateko and English speakers, with per-minute pay and opportunities for advancement in a supportive, certified environment.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Akateko and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.
• Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the LEP.
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to the interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the interpreting sessions at all times.

Skills

Akateko

English

Cultural competency

Note-taking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LanguageLine Solutions is seeking a Work-at-Home Akateko-English Phone Interpreter to provide on-demand interpretation across multiple industries from a quiet home office in the United States.

You will work as an independent contractor, interpreting spoken language between Akateko and English speakers, with per-minute pay and opportunities for advancement in a supportive, certified environment.