Remote Kurmanji-English Interpreter

Visa Hunt; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Referral Program

Advancement opportunities

Interpreter support

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions seeks a Kurmanji-English Phone Interpreter to work from home in the United States. You will interpret on demand across healthcare, government, insurance, finance, and more, translating verbally rather than written translation.

The role is a remote, independent contractor position with a quiet home-office required. Responsibilities include prompt interpretation, accurate rendering of concepts, and maintaining professionalism in diverse, sometimes high-emotion calls.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Kurmanji and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.
• Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to communicate with LEP.
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills for interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
• Render correct concepts according to established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation and polite expressions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and stay neutral during sessions, including emergency calls.

Skills

Kurmanji

English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

LanguageLine Solutions seeks a Kurmanji-English Phone Interpreter to work from home in the United States. You will interpret on demand across healthcare, government, insurance, finance, and more, translating verbally rather than written translation.

The role is a remote, independent contractor position with a quiet home-office required. Responsibilities include prompt interpretation, accurate rendering of concepts, and maintaining professionalism in diverse, sometimes high-emotion calls.