Spanish-English Simultaneous Interpreters

Homeland Language Services; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work options

Job summary

Homeland Language Services is looking for skilled Spanish-English Simultaneous Interpreters proficient in both languages for various conferences and meetings. Candidates must hold a community interpreter certification and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing interpretation services and adhering to professional ethics. The role offers a flexible work schedule, allowing interpreters to choose or decline jobs via their smartphone.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in community interpretation, with a proven track record of excellence.
• Proficiency in simultaneous, consecutive, and whisper interpretation techniques.
• Mobility to travel and navigate various job sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation services in various settings.
• Accurately comprehend and convey messages in both languages.
• Adhere to professional ethics in interpretation.

Skills

Simultaneous interpretation

Consecutive interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Certification as a community interpreter

Job description

Spanish-English Simultaneous Interpreters

We are seeking highly skilled simultaneous interpreters proficient in both English and Spanish for various conferences, symposiums, meetings, and work sessions. 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 English and Spanish, and completing 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 close by, as well as navigate various job 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.

What we offer

• 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!