Somali Onsite and Video Community Interpreter

Mindlink Resources, LLC; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A community-focused interpretation service is seeking a dedicated Somali Community Interpreter to support multilingual students and families across various settings in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA. This role involves both onsite and remote interpretation, ensuring meaningful access for Somali-speaking families during educational and governmental meetings. Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of professional interpreting experience and native-level fluency in Somali, along with familiarity with video conferencing tools.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate Somali interpretation during various meetings.
• Deliver services in-person and via video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.

Skills

Professional interpreting experience

Somali language proficiency

Native-level fluency in Somali

Familiarity with video platforms

Technical troubleshooting skills

Education

60-hour interpreter training program

Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT or Oregon State Court Interpretation

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

LinguistLink

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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

Key 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 1-2 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.

Preferred:

• 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.

Technical Requirements (for Video Interpretation)

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

Professional Development

• Access to Mindlink’s Learning Center for ongoing training.
• Participation in feedback cycles using tools like LinguistLink.
• Opportunities for certification advancement and skill development.

Diversity Policy

Mindlink welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, mental or physical disability or any other considerations under federal, state or local law.