Spanish Interpreter (San Diego, CA)

Interlingva, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Spanish Interpreter for San Diego, CA, as an independent contractor with a flexible schedule. Assignments are healthcare-focused and based in San Diego, with regular opportunities depending on demand.

The interpreter must be fluent in Spanish and English, based in California, with experience in medical, legal, and community settings, and a commitment to fidelity. Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks, plus a California license, is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Based in San Diego, CA.
• Experience providing interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with high fidelity to the original communication.
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Spanish and English in both directions.
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Assignments based in San Diego, CA with regular opportunities depending on language demand and interpreter qualifications.
• Meet the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Medical interpretation

Legal interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

Community interpretation

Education

Formal interpreter training

Relevant professional experience

Job description

About the job Spanish Interpreter (San Diego, CA)

Job Description

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in San Diego, CAand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English
• Be based in San Diego, CA
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Spanish and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.