Spanish Interpreter (Wisconsin)

Prisma International; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking qualified Spanish Interpreters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Candidates must have at least one year of onsite interpreting experience and be fluent in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include providing accurate in-person interpretations for government clients while adhering to ethical standards. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Eau Claire and be at least 18 years old. This independent contractor role supports state agencies and requires professional demeanor and clear communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of ONSITE interpreting experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Full fluency in English and Spanish.
• Accreditation by ATA or proven training through higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation between government representatives and non-English speakers.
• Manage the flow of conversation and provide accurate interpretations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
• Follow speakers' direction, interject when clarification is needed, and manage conversation flow.
• Adhere to ethics, standards and state agency interpretation requirements.

Skills

Experience with consecutive or simultaneous ONSITE interpretation

Polite forms of expression

High-level of customer service

Correct grammar and clarity in interpretation

Professional demeanor

Professional appearance

Ethics and standards

Education

High School Diploma

ATA accreditation

Higher education accreditation

Job description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma)

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

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.