Somali Interpreter Needed in TX

Affordable Language Services; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Language Services, based in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking Somali interpreters for PT/contractor roles in Texas. Positions involve onsite, video remote (VRI) and over-the-phone interpretation across education, medical, social services, legal, and court settings.

You must be fluent in English and Somali or other languages, with professional ethics and reliable equipment. Responsibilities include interpreting between English and Somali, maintaining professionalism, and scheduling

Qualifications

• Professional interpretation skills and strong communication ability.
• Proficient in at least English and one additional language.
• Willingness to work as an Independent Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and target language.
• Maintain professionalism and ethics in interpretation.
• Coordinate scheduling and ensure reliability for onsite and remote assignments.

Skills

English proficiency

Other languages

Education

BA in interpretation or translation

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

We are thrilled that you may be seeking employment with one of Cincinnati’s finest interpreting and translation services providers – Affordable Language Services. We have the pleasure to work with some of the top organizations in our backyard and across the globe – all needing the finest translators and interpreters to assist them in the job they have at hand.

If you are interested in working with us and some of the finest companies around, please submit your information to us, and we’ll be sure to contact you. Please review the positions below for the correct contact information and qualifications.

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Position:Somali Interpreter Needed in TX

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Job Id:1657

# of Openings:10

Translation & Interpretation Network (TIN) powered by Lango is hiring fluent bilingual speakers as Independent Contractors for Onsite, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI). The interpreter will provide interpretation in different fields such as education, medical, social services, legal, court and etc. We offer flexible schedule where you may accept or decline jobs based on your availability. The interpreter must have a professional proficiency in English and any languages. They must follow the professional Code of Ethics.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret between English and Somali language.
• Have the ability to accurately interpret between English and Any.
• Maintain professionalism through attitude and interpreting services.
• Must have reliable transportation for onsite appointments, and a reliable phone, internet connection and a quiet work environment for virtual appointments.
• understand language variations and interpreting modes

Qualification:

• Proficient in English and Any languages in both written and spoken forms.
• Proficient computer skill including but not limited emails, scheduling system, zoom, Microsoft teams and etc.
• Advanced Interpretation Skills and Communication skills
• Be familiar with Interpreting modes - Simultaneous or Consecutive, VRI ,OPI, OSI
• Certified in Interpreting or related field - BA in interpretation or Translation or related field.
• At least 1-2 years experience interpreting in a professional setting.

Currently we are in specific need of the following languages:

• Spanish
• French
• Japanese
• Vietnamese
• Fulani
• Russian
• Nepali
• Cambodian
• Korean

Other needed languages include: Nationally Certified American Sign Language, Amharic, Bambara, Burmese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hebrew, Hindi, Kirundi, Portuguese, Punjabi, Somali, Soninke, Tagalog, Turkish, and Twi.

Affordable Language Services
9852 Redhill Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242