Spanish-English Simultaneous Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Contract employment

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is seeking skilled Spanish-English simultaneous interpreters for various conferences in Bakersfield. The role demands expertise in interpretation techniques and a commitment to professional ethics, suited for those who can navigate diverse environments while delivering precise communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in community interpretation.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to provide accurate interpretation in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services.
• Comprehend and analyze messages accurately in both languages.
• Collaborate with groups to improve interpretation practices.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Professional ethics

Education

Community interpreter certification

40-hour community interpreting training

Job description

We are hiring SPANISH - ENGLISH SIMUTANEOUS INTERPRETERS!

We are seeking highly skilled simultaneous interpreters proficient in both English and Spanish for various conferences in Bakersfield, CA. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation techniques, along with a deep understanding of professional ethics and responsibility in interpretation.

Responsibilities:

- Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services from English to Spanish and vice versa in a variety of settings, including conferences, meetings, and other professional gatherings.
- Quickly and accurately comprehend and analyze written and oral messages in both languages and convey them orally with precision.
- Adhere to professional ethics and responsibilities inherent in the field of interpretation.
- Collaborate with research groups focusing on improving professional practices related to human well-being, transparent communication, information quality, and other relevant areas.

Qualifications:

- Certification as a community interpreter, demonstrating proficiency in both English and Spanish, and completion of at least a 40-hour community interpreting training program.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in community interpretation, with a proven track record of excellence.
- Proficiency in simultaneous, consecutive, and whisper interpretation techniques.
- Experience and proficiency in both English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English interpretation.
- Mobility to travel within Puerto Rico and potentially out-of-state, as well as navigate various job sites, including construction sites.
- Ability to provide both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation accurately and effectively.
- Sensitivity to culturally sensitive situations, perspectives, and phrases, and the ability to respond appropriately.

If you possess exceptional interpretation skills, a commitment to professionalism, and the ability to thrive in diverse environments, we invite you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to facilitate communication and promote understanding across linguistic barriers.

What we offer you:

• Contract type of employment (1099/W-BEN8)
• Flexible schedule: Our flexible schedule allows you to work when you are available, you may select or decline jobs based on your schedule or availability from the convenience of your smartphone!

If you choose to work with Homeland Language Services you will get into a friendly team, that supports each other, actively communicates, has its own corporate culture, and achieves its goals together!

About us:

Established in 2016, Homeland Language Services has been successfully providing high-quality interpreting and translating services worldwide. We have a large team with 500+ professional interpreters and translators. They have solid experience and professional skills to serve our clients with the best language services in modern fast-paced global business. We offer interpretation and translation services in 100+ languages for different industries.

We invite you to follow the link to Homeland Language Services website to discover more about our company.

Send us your resume. If your expertise complies with the requirements listed above, our HR Team will contact you by email to explain in detail the pay rates, schedules, and other working conditions.

We will be happy to welcome you to our team!

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