Seattle Somali Onsite Interpreter — Contract

Propio Language Services; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 3,444,000 - 5,510,000; Part time

Job summary

Propio Language Services is seeking Somali-speaking interpreters for onsite contract assignments in the Seattle, WA area. You will provide consecutive interpretation between English and Somali and may perform remote interpretation as needed.

These independent contractor roles require professional interpretation experience, relevant credentials, and the ability to meet health, immunization, and security requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Professional proficiency in English and Somali.
• Ability to accurately provide consecutive interpretation between English and Somali.
• Successful completion of applicable language and interpreting proficiency evaluations.
• Submission of a current résumé in English during the application process.
• Basic computer and technology proficiency.
• Ability to travel to onsite assignments.
• Ability to satisfy health and immunization requirements applicable to specific assignments or client locations.
• Successful completion of background, security, fingerprinting, and/or drug screening may be required for certain assignments.
• Agreement to applicable confidentiality, privacy, security, and professional ethics requirements.
• One or more years of professional interpreting experience.
• Medical, legal, community, educational, or social‑services interpreting experience, as applicable.
• Relevant interpreter training, credentials, or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional consecutive interpretation between English and Somali during onsite assignments.
• Provide remote interpretation by telephone or video when applicable to an accepted assignment.
• Follow applicable interpreter protocols, professional standards, and client requirements.
• Comply with applicable Propio and client requirements relating to interpreter ethics, confidentiality, privacy, security, and assignment protocols.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with privacy, security, and data‑protection requirements applicable to each assignment.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

English proficiency

Somali proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Interpreting credentials

Job description

Propio Language Services is seeking Somali-speaking interpreters for onsite contract assignments in the Seattle, WA area. You will provide consecutive interpretation between English and Somali and may perform remote interpretation as needed.

These independent contractor roles require professional interpretation experience, relevant credentials, and the ability to meet health, immunization, and security requirements.