Remote Government OPI Interpreter (Consecutive/Simultaneous)

Prisma International; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma International, a Minneapolis-based language services provider, is seeking experienced independent contractors for remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) to support local, state and federal government clients across the United States.

You will deliver accurate consecutive or simultaneous interpretations with professional enunciation, adhering to ethics and standards, while maintaining excellent customer service and clear communication between LEP speakers and government representatives.

Qualifications

• At least one year of OPI consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Two professional references who can vouch for your interpretation work.
• Resume/CV must detail interpretation experience.
• Minimum age 18+ years.
• Minimum education: High School Diploma.
• Location: resides in the United States.
• Fluent in English and the target language.
• Accreditations: ATA or similar accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote over-the-phone interpretation (OPI) between government representatives and LEP speakers.
• Maintain polite expression, enunciation, and high-level customer service.
• Deliver accurate concepts and meanings between speakers.
• Ensure correct grammar, clarity, and tone across languages.
• Follow speakers' directions and interject professionally when clarification is needed.
• Avoid side conversations and conflicts with the LEP or customer.
• Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
• Interpret for local, state, and federal government offices.

Skills

OPI interpretation

Customer service

Professional communication

Ethics standards

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma International, a Minneapolis-based language services provider, is seeking experienced independent contractors for remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI) to support local, state and federal government clients across the United States.

You will deliver accurate consecutive or simultaneous interpretations with professional enunciation, adhering to ethics and standards, while maintaining excellent customer service and clear communication between LEP speakers and government representatives.