Samoan Interpreter in Utah Draper

Focus Interpreting; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Focus Interpreting in Utah seeks a dedicated Samoan Interpreter to facilitate accurate communication between Samoan-speaking individuals and English-speaking clients across medical, legal, educational, government, social services, and community settings.

The interpreter will provide professional services in consecutive or simultaneous modes as required, ensuring clear, impartial communication while maintaining confidentiality and high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Samoan and English required or strongly preferred.
• Experience in interpreting is preferred.
• Certification or training is a plus but not required.
• Understanding of Samoan culture and cultural nuances desired.
• Strong listening, memory, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and neutrality in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in medical, legal, educational, government, social service, and community settings.
• Interpret spoken communication between Samoan and English in consecutive or simultaneous modes.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct on all assignments.
• Stay updated with language terminology and cultural nuances.

Skills

Fluency in Samoan

Fluent English

Listening skills

Memory

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Interpreter training / certification

Certification preferred

Tools

None

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

Paid by assignment at an hourly rate.