Samoan Interpreter in Utah Draper

Focus Interpreting; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay per assignment

Job summary

Focus Interpreting seeks a dedicated Samoan Interpreter to join our team. You will provide accurate interpretation between Samoan-speaking individuals and English-speaking clients across medical, legal, educational, government, and community settings. Fluency in Samoan and English is required, with prior interpreting experience preferred.

Certification is a plus but not required. This role is paid by assignment on an hourly basis and emphasizes neutrality, confidentiality, and cultural

Qualifications

• Fluency in Samoan and English required.
• Prior interpreting experience preferred.
• Certification or formal interpreter training is a plus but not required.
• Strong understanding of Samoan culture and cultural nuances.
• Excellent listening, memory, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy and neutrality.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation services in medical, legal, educational, government, social service, and community settings.
• Interpret spoken communication between Samoan and English in consecutive or simultaneous modes as required.
• Maintain clear, complete, and impartial communication while preserving meaning, tone, and intent.
• Adhere to confidentiality and maintain professionalism and ethics on all assignments.
• Stay current with terminology and cultural nuances to provide high-quality interpretation.

Skills

Samoan-English

Interpretation experience

Cultural competence

Active listening

Neutrality

Interpersonal skills

Education

Interpreter training/certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Focus Interpreting is seeking a dedicated Samoan Interpreter to join our team. As an interpreter, you will be responsible for facilitating accurate and effective communication between Samoan-speaking individuals and English-speaking clients in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpretation services in medical, legal, educational, government, social service, and community settings
• Accurately interpret spoken communication between Samoan and English in consecutive or simultaneous modes, as required
• Ensure clear, complete, and impartial communication while maintaining the meaning, tone, and intent of the speaker
• Adhere to strict confidentiality standards and maintain the highest level of professionalism and ethical conduct during all assignments
• Stay current with language terminology, industry best practices, and cultural nuances to provide high-quality interpretation services

Requirements

• Fluency in both Samoan and English, with excellent verbal communication skills in both languages
• Previous professional interpreting experience is preferred
• Certification or formal interpreter training is a plus but not required
• Strong understanding of Samoan culture and the ability to provide culturally appropriate interpretation
• Excellent listening, memory, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments while maintaining accuracy, neutrality, and attention to detail
• Fluency in Samoan and English
• Professional interpreter training, certification, or relevant qualifications preferred
• Understanding of Samoan culture and cultural nuances
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and professionalism

If you are a skilled and professional Samoan interpreter who is passionate about bridging language barriers and helping communities communicate effectively, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.