Remote Samoan-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

Interpreter support

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

LanguageLine Solutions LLC is seeking a Samoan–English interpreter to join our remote team in the United States. As an independent contractor, you will provide live interpretation for various industries, from healthcare to government, working from a quiet home office.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cultural sensitivity and punctuality. Training is provided, with advancement opportunities and access to support desks. This position offers flexible scheduling as a remote contractor.

Qualifications

• Fluent in Samoan and English with strong cultural awareness.
• Able to adapt to regional accents and diverse industries providing accurate interpretation.
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills for high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Respond to interpreting sessions promptly and professionally.
• Render correct concepts according to established interpretation protocol.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation and expressions.
• Maintain a professional demeanor on all calls.
• Remain calm during emergency or high-volume calls.
• Maintain punctuality and availability during work hours.
• Follow client instructions to ensure expectations are met.
• Understand terminology for medical, insurance, finance and law contexts.
• Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and diversity.
• Handle highly emotional calls and long sessions when needed.

Skills

Samoan-English

Cultural competency

Active listening

Note-taking

Sensitive topics

Education

High school diploma

Job description

LanguageLine Solutions LLC is seeking a Samoan–English interpreter to join our remote team in the United States. As an independent contractor, you will provide live interpretation for various industries, from healthcare to government, working from a quiet home office.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cultural sensitivity and punctuality. Training is provided, with advancement opportunities and access to support desks. This position offers flexible scheduling as a remote contractor.