Samoan Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 38,572 - 57,859; Part time

Job summary

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified on-site Samoan interpreters to provide in-person interpretation across the Hawaiian Islands. This is an independent contractor (1099) position with work at various client sites across Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai.

Requirements include ILR 2+ in English and Samoan, prior interpretation in health/legal/social services, adherence to ethics and confidentiality, and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and target language, including health/legal vocabularies.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in professional settings.
• Prior in-person interpretation in government, healthcare, legal, or social services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial in-person interpretation between client staff and LEP clients.
• Interpret in first person, relay all content without editing or omitting information.
• Maintain neutrality, professionalism, and confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to interpreter ethics and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

ILR 2+ English/Target Language

Interpretation experience

Ethics and confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

In-person interpretation

Background checks

Education

Interpreter certification/training preferred

Job description

Description

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small mission-focused business that provides professional solutions in the areas of intelligence, financial management, linguistics and administrative functions.

Description

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small mission-focused business that provides professional solutions in the areas of intelligence, financial management, linguistics and administrative functions.

We are currently seeking qualified on-site Samoan interpreters to support a client by providing professional in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in-person interpretation between the client staff (including caseworkers, medical personnel, legal staff, educators, and administrative personnel) and LEP clients receiving services
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing, summarizing, or omitting any information
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding between all parties while maintaining strict neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity

Required Experience, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and target language, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services domains
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment
• Prior experience providing in-person interpretation in a government, healthcare, legal, or social services setting strongly preferred
• Interpreter training or certification preferred (e.g., CCHI, CMI, court interpreter certification, or equivalent)
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy
• Familiarity with Hawaii’s Pacific Islander communities and culturally relevant terminology preferred, particularly for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander language pairs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to remain composed in sensitive or high-stakes situations
• Ability to provide services in person at various locations
• Ability to pass any required background checks or credentialing processes may apply
• This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Physical Demands

This position will require frequent standing and speaking.

Position Environment, Type & Hours of Work

This position will be performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands, including Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, and Kauai.

This is an independent contractor (1099) position. Work is assigned on an on-demand, as-needed basis, 365 days per year, 7 days per week. Contractors are not employees of CLOVEHITCH or the client, and are not entitled to employment benefits, including vacation, sick leave, retirement, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance. Contractors are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, including federal and state income tax and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET).

Travel

Work is performed at various client sites across the Hawaiian Islands. Travel to neighbor islands may be required.

CLOVEHITCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.