Somali Community Interpreter - Remote & Onsite Education

Mindlink Resources, LLC; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include interpreting at IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, and events, both in-person and via secure

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party 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.
• Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
• Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services.
• Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver are given priority

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 Somali-speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and glossary development for school terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Skills

Interpreting

Somali language proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

60-hour interpreter training program

CCHI / NBCMI / RID / NAJIT / Oregon State Court Interpretation certification

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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

Responsibilities include interpreting at IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, and events, both in-person and via secure