SPANISH Onsite Interpreter - Wisconsin

Prisma International; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prisma International is actively recruiting experienced Spanish Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors in Wisconsin. The role involves supporting state government clients with onsite interpretation assignments, ensuring accurate communication between non-English speaking clients and government representatives.

Ideal candidates must have at least one year of interpreting experience and full fluency in both English and Spanish, hold a High School Diploma, and be residents of Wisconsin. Certification from recognized institutions is also required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous Spanish interpreting experience.
• Able to provide professional references for interpreting work.
• Must reside in Wisconsin and be at least 18 years old.
• Certification from the American Translation Association or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support state government client with onsite interpretation assignments.
• Ensure correct concepts and meanings are conveyed.
• Polite communication and high level of customer service.

Skills

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Fluent in English and Spanish

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Prisma International is actively recruiting experienced Spanish Interpreters located in Wisconsin to join our team as Independent Contractors. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you will be supporting Prisma International’s state government client with onsite interpretation assignments.

Responsibilities

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous onsite interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
• Polite expression, enunciation, and a high level of customer service.
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between the speaker and the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Spanish speaker.
• Correct grammar, clarity and tone between the two languages.
• Follow speakers’ directions, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and avoid disagreements with the customer or LEP.
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
• Experience interpreting for different types of state agencies.

Minimum Requirements

• At least one (1) year of onsite consecutive or simultaneous SPANISH interpreting experience
• Two professional references that can vouch for your work as an onsite consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: 18+ years
• Minimum education: High School Diploma
• Must reside in the state of Wisconsin
• Full fluency in English and Spanish
• Able to provide at least 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.