Tongan Onsite and Video Community Interpreter

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC is hiring a Tongan Translator to support translation projects for Educational, Local Gov, and Non-Profit Clients in Washington and Oregon. The position demands native-level fluency in Tongan and a minimum of 3 years of professional translation experience. The translator must be detail-oriented and able to follow client-specific guidelines. This remote role emphasizes the importance of communication and maintaining professional ethics, while offering opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional translation experience.
• Fluency in Tongan is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate translations while meeting client deadlines.
• Follow client-specific style guides, glossaries, and terminology.
• Communicate clearly with the Mindlink team regarding availability.
• Revise translations based on feedback when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.

Skills

Native-level fluency in Tongan

Excellent time management

Attention to detail

Ability to quickly learn and use new software

Experience with CAT tools

Ability to follow instructions and style guides

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Role

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Tongan Translator to support written translation projects across a variety of subject areas. We work with Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients based in Washington/Oregon. US-based candidates are a client requirement; translators based in Washington and Oregon states are strongly preferred. We are looking for a translator who is available to work on an urgent request for the City of Portland Parks and Rec.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate translations while meeting client deadlines.
• Follow client-specific style guides, glossaries, and terminology.
• Communicate clearly with the Mindlink team regarding availability, questions, or clarifications.
• Revise translations based on feedback when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Tongan .
• Minimum 3 years of professional translation experience.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn and use new softwares; experience with CAT tools strongly preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions, style guides, and quality standards.

Professional Development

• Access to Mindlink’s Learning Center for ongoing training.
• Participation in feedback cycles using tools like LinguistLink.
• Opportunities for certification advancement and skill development.

About Mindlink

Mindlink is a mission-driven organization committed to language access and equity in education. We believe communication is a human right and strive to create inclusive environments for all.

Diversity Policy

Mindlink welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, mental or physical disability or any other considerations under federal, state or local law.

This is a remote position.