Swahili Interpreter

Rapport International; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapport International is seeking qualified interpreters for in-person assignments in the Boston area. We are looking for bilingual professionals fluent in Swahili with interpreting experience and certification.

Independent contractor positions with flexible hours; availability M-F 7AM–5PM is preferred. Interpreters must have transportation, familiarity with medical terminology, and the ability to use an online portal and vouchers. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Fully bilingual required.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Confidentiality/HIPAA compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for local Massachusetts clients.
• Read and speak Swahili (immediate need in Boston).
• Adhere to client languages and availability; PRN hours.

Skills

Fully bilingual

Excellent communication

Medical terminology

HIPAA confidentiality

In-person interpretation

Video calls setup

Background checks

Scheduling availability

Simultaneous interpreting (preferred)

Interpreting experience

Education

Interpreting certification

Tools

Online portal

Printer access

Voucher printing/uploading

Job description

Looking for Qualified Interpreters!

We are a growing interpreting service provider looking to onboard hard-working, fully bilingual foreign language interpreters to provide in-person interpretation for our local Massachusetts area clients.

We have an immediate need for Swahili interpreters in the Boston area.

Requirements:

• Fully bilingual
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality/ HIPPA compliance
• We are looking for IN PERSON interpreters only, you must have transportation to attend appointments locally
• Technical skills for learning/using online portal (printing and uploading vouchers required)
• Must have access to a printer
• Interpreting experience and certification REQUIRED
• Proper set up to do video calls as needed
• Simultaneous interpreting experience preferred
• Background checks required
• Schedule is PRN (as needed), and needs can be sporadic depending on languages spoken. We offer flexibility based on interpreter's availability and preferences. However, applicants must have some availability M-F 7AM-5PM as this is when services are typically needed.

Please include all languages you speak in your resume.

Please note, this is an independent contractor position with flexible hours. Hours are not guaranteed and are based on availability, languages spoken and client needs.

We look forward to hearing from you!