Remote Shanghainese Interpreter

Language Services Associates, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Language Services Associates, Inc. seeks telephonic interpreters fluent in English and Shanghainese to join its network of Independently Contracted Interpreters. You will handle on-demand calls and facilitate LEP communication in diverse settings.

We value candidates with 1+ years of interpreting experience, a quiet secure workspace, and proficiency with web platforms, email, and Word. Industry certifications are a plus; remote opportunities available worldwide.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and Shanghainese is required.
• Proficiency with web-based platforms, email, and MS Word.
• Need a quiet, secure, disruption-free interpreting space.
• 1+ year of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Industry certifications/trainings such as CMI, CCHI, Bridging the Gap are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective telephonic remote interpreting.
• Answer inbound calls in a timely manner.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct and confidentiality.
• Follow policies and industry-specific interpretation protocols.

Skills

English & Shanghainese

Tech proficiency

Education

CMI certification

CCHI certification

Bridging the Gap

Cross-Cultural training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Web platforms

Job description

Overview

As a telephonic interpreter for Shanghainese in LSA's network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you are responsible for handling telephone calls on demand and facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings. Language Services Associates is continuously accepting qualified interpreters!

Responsibilities

• Provide effective telephonic remote interpreting
• Answer inbound calls in a timely manner
• Provide superior customer service
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry specific best practices

Qualifications/Experience

• Full fluency in both English and Shanghainese
• Technology proficient (web-based platforms, email, Microsoft Word)
• An interpreting space that is quiet, secure, and free from outside noises
• 1+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred
• Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, Bridging the Gap, Cross-Cultural, etc.)

This opportunity is available to both US and Internationally based interpreters LSA is passionate about what we do, which is helping people thrive in an increasingly global environment and in recognition of our commitment to excellence, LSA was named a Top Provider and a Top Workplace in 2026.