Spanish Interpreter (Washington)

Prisma International; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International in Tacoma, Washington, is seeking qualified Spanish Interpreters to join our contractor team. Candidates must provide on-site interpretation for government representatives and possess a High School Diploma along with fluency in English and Spanish.

Applicants should have a minimum of one year of interpreting experience, relevant professional references, and must pass a Washington State Patrol background check. This role requires professionalism and adherence to ethics in various industry settings.

Qualifications

• At least one year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Two professional references required.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Reside in the state of Washington.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site interpretation between government representatives and non-English speakers.
• Ensure clarity and correctness in communication.
• Manage the flow of conversation professionally.

Skills

Consecutive or simultaneous interpretation

Customer service

Correct grammar and tone

Compliance with ethics

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Prisma International Inc. is actively seeking qualified, professional SPANISH Interpreters located in the state of Washington to join our independent contractor team. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you would support in-person on-site interpretation (OSI) assignments in your region of Washington.

Please note: This position requires a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check and residency in the state of Washington. If you've previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast‑tracked screening process.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site SPANISH interpretation between a government representative and non‑English speakers
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and Spanish
• Experience following the speakers' direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
• Experience in the education, healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• At least one (1) year of on‑site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
• Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an on‑site consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Must reside within the state of Washington
• Full fluency in English and Spanish
• One of the following accreditations:
  • Washington State Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC).
  • American Translation Association (ATA)
  • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Interpreters must have an active Washington State Patrol background check OR be able to provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Experience interpreting for Washington state agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.