Spanish Interpreter (Wisconsin)

Prisma; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A dynamic language services provider is seeking qualified SPANISH Interpreters in the Eau Claire region of Wisconsin. This role involves providing onsite interpretation for state government clients, ensuring accurate communication between English and Spanish speakers. Candidates should have a minimum of one year of interpreting experience and reside within 50 miles of Eau Claire. Full fluency in both languages and a high school diploma are required, along with relevant certifications. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
• Two professional references required.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
• ATA accreditation or equivalent through higher education institution.
• Two professional references available.

Responsibilities

• Support state government clients with onsite interpretation.
• Ensure accurate interpretation between English and Spanish.
• Adhere to ethical standards during assignments.
• Follow speakers’ directions and manage conversation flow while remaining neutral.
• Adhere to applicable ethics and standards and comply with state agency interpreting needs.

Skills

ONSITE interpretation experience

Fluency in English and Spanish

Strong customer service skills

Compliance with ethics and standards

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Prisma International, Inc.(Prisma)

Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptionalInterpretationsolutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction.

Location and Position

Prisma is actively recruiting qualified, professional SPANISH Interpreters located in the Eau Claire region of Wisconsin to join our team as Independent Contractors. You will be supporting Prisma's state government client with ONSITE (in person) interpretation assignments.

Ideal Candidates shall be able to provide:

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous ONSITE 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 with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations or entering into any disagreement with the customer or the LEP speaker.
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
• Experience in interpreting for different types of state agencies.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least one (1) year of ONSITE consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
• Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Must reside within 50 miles of the City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Full fluency in English and Spanish.
• Able to provide one of the following accreditations:
• American Translation Association (ATA)
• Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

Desired Skills:

Experience working with Wisconsin state agencies such as the Department of Health Services (DHS), Department of Children and Families (DCF), etc. Professional appearance, polite demeanor and punctual.

Security Requirements:

Applicants may be subject to a state background check.