Romanian Onsite and Video Community Interpreter (Vancouver WA)

Mindlink Resources, LLC; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated Romanian Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Non-Profit clients in the Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA area. This role includes onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for meetings and assessments.

Local OR/WA candidates only. You will work with educators and families, ensure accurate interpretation, and maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Romanian language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Romanian
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Romanian interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Romanian-speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Skills

Interpreting experience

Romanian language proficiency

Video/remote interpretation

Education

60-hour interpreter training program

CCHI certification

NBCMI certification

RID certification

NAJIT certification

Oregon State Court Interpretation

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Romanian Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

**LOCAL OR/WA CANDIDATES ONLY**

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Romanian Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

**LOCAL OR/WA CANDIDATES ONLY**

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Romanian interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Romanian-speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Romanian language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Romanian
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Preferred

• Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
• Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services.

Technical Requirements (for Video Interpretation)

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

About Mindlink

Mindlink is a mission-driven organization committed to language access and equity in education. We believe communication is a human right and strive to create inclusive environments for all.

Diversity Policy

• Mindlink welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, mental or physical disability or any other considerations under federal, state or local law.