Remote Jarai-English Phone Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions LLC; New York (NY); Remote; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Advancement opportunities within the组织

Interpreter support

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Independent contractor position (not–-

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions LLC is seeking a Jarai/English interpreter to provide live interpretation from a home-office setup. You will handle on-demand calls across multiple industries, ensuring accurate bilingual communication while maintaining a neutral, professional demeanor.

The role emphasizes remote work, quiet environment, and strict adherence to confidentiality with a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Jarai 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.
• Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, remain neutral and objective at all times, and remain on calls that involve sensitive subjects.
• Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
• Must be able to adapt to any LLS technology enhancements that improve service delivery and meet client demands.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with LanguageLine Solutions (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Based on your location, a post-offer, a pre-employment background check and/or drug screen may be required.

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.
• Remain calm during interpreting sessions in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations such as 911 calls.
• Maintain punctuality and availability during work hours.
• Follow client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the LEP, avoiding interaction with the LEP without client's permission.
• Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
• Some calls may be highly emotional and/or stressful in nature. The interpreter may need to remain on a call for extended periods without breaks due to the nature of the call or may, at times experience high call volumes.

Skills

Jarai

English

Cultural competency

Active listening

Neutrality

Reading/Writing Jarai

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LanguageLine Solutions LLC is seeking a Jarai/English interpreter to provide live interpretation from a home-office setup. You will handle on-demand calls across multiple industries, ensuring accurate bilingual communication while maintaining a neutral, professional demeanor.

The role emphasizes remote work, quiet environment, and strict adherence to confidentiality with a strong focus on cultural sensitivity and customer service excellence.