Spanish Interpreter (San Francisco)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. seeks a Spanish Interpreter in San Francisco for an independent contractor role providing professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in San Francisco and vary with demand and interpreter qualifications.

The position requires fluency in Spanish and English, experience in medical, legal, and community settings, and the ability to interpret both directions. Willingness to obtain medical clearances and a California license is expected.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings.
• Ability to interpret orally in both directions (Spanish<->English).
• Proven ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Interpret accurately, clearly, and faithfully in Spanish and English.
• Coordinate with medical professionals, patients, and agencies as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Healthcare interpreting

Interpreting between languages

Cross-cultural communication

Diverse settings experience

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

About the job Spanish Interpreter (San Francisco)

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 Franciscoand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

Fluency in both Spanish and English

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

Must be based in San Francisco or the San Francisco Bay Area

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.