Spanish Interpreter (San Francisco Bay Area)

Interlingva, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Independent contractor role

Job summary

Interlingva is seeking a Spanish Interpreter (San Francisco Bay Area) for an independent contractor role with flexible schedule, providing interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in San Francisco and the Bay Area, with opportunities available regularly depending on language demand and interpreter qualifications.

Requires fluency in Spanish and English, fidelity to the original communication, and ability to work with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Spanish and English.
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings with fidelity to the original communication.
• Ability to interpret orally between Spanish and English in both directions.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
• Experience 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.

Skills

Spanish-English

Medical interpreting

Legal interpreting

Community interpreting

Fidelity to original

Cultural competence

Education

Interpreter training

Relevant professional experience

Job description

About the job Spanish Interpreter (San Francisco Bay Area)

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 Francisco and the San Francisco Bay Area and 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.