Somali Interpreter Needed in TX

Affordable Language Services; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Affordable Language Services in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Somali interpreter to join our network as an independent contractor for onsite, video remote (VRI) and over-the-phone interpreting.

You will interpret across education, medical, social services and legal settings, maintain professional conduct, and meet requirements for English/Somali proficiency, reliable transport, and a quiet, connected work environment for virtual appointments.

Qualifications

• Proficient in English and Somali in written and spoken forms.
• Certified in Interpreting or BA in interpretation/translation preferred.
• At least 1 year of professional interpreting experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between English and Somali for onsite, VRI and OPI.
• Maintain professionalism and adhere to a professional code of ethics.
• Ensure reliable transportation for onsite work and quiet environment for virtual jobs.

Skills

English proficiency

Somali language

Interpreting

Education

BA in interpretation or translation

Tools

Email apps

Scheduling systems

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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 1-1 years experience interpreting in a professional setting.