Somali Community Interpreter - Flexible Schedule & Remote

Mindlink Resources; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 30,307 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes cultural responsiveness, confidentiality, and collaboration with educators to ensure meaningful access for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified Somali language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Somali.
• 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 Somali 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 Spanish-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

Somali language

Interpreting

Remote interpretation

Video conferencing tools

Education

60-hour interpreter training program

Certifications (CCHI/NB CMI/RID/NAJIT Oregon)

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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

The role emphasizes cultural responsiveness, confidentiality, and collaboration with educators to ensure meaningful access for diverse communities.