US BASED INTERPRETER

Fountain; United States; Remote; USD 27,552 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused interpreting service is seeking qualified interpreters residing in the United States. The role involves representing clients during interpreting sessions, maintaining clarity and professionalism. Ideal candidates should have fluency in English and a mother tongue, along with 2+ years of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible work environment including telephonic and video interpreting. Applicants must have reliable internet and a HIPAA-compliant workspace.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and a mother tongue.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Represent GLOBO during on-site encounters.
• Render correct concepts and meanings between speakers.
• Conduct intake and pre-session scripting.

Skills

Complete fluency in English

Cultural understanding

Customer service skills

Tools

Noise-canceling headset

Webcam

HIPAA-compliant workspace

Job description

GLOBO is looking for US-based qualified interpreters who want to help their community while enjoying a flexible work arrangement such as telephonic interpreting (TI), video interpreting (VRI), and/or On-site interpreting.

You must permanently reside in the United States to be considered for this role.

This is a domestic position; therefore, you will either travel to the client's sites to staff face-to-face interpreting assignments and/or work from your home office when providing remote interpreting service.

About the role

As a US-based GLOBO Interpreter, you need to:

• Represent GLOBO during on-site encounters with the clients.
• Render correct concepts and meanings between the speakers, maintaining correct grammar, clarity, and tone between languages.
• Closely follow client instructions, professionally interject only when additional clarity or repetition is required, and manage the flow of the conversation.
• Answer all client calls professionally, relaying first name and interpreter ID for every call.
• Always use polite forms of expression, enunciate clearly, and strive to provide legendary customer service, even in emotionally charged situations.
• Conduct intake and pre-session scripting for each client.

Technical Requirements for Remote Work (TI/VRI)

• High-speed wired internet service with minimum download speeds of 10 MB and upload speeds of at least 5 MB.
• A noise-canceling quality hardwired headset.
• Webcam.
• HIPAA‑compliant workspace area with good lighting.
• Solid background suitable for virtual calls.

Your Background and Experience

• Complete fluency in English in addition to your mother tongue.
• Depending on the language pair, 2+ years of documented professional interpreting experience is desired.
• Excellent cultural understanding and ability to clearly explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.
• Medical terminology knowledge and the ability to reference medical glossaries during interpreting.
• Training Program in the interpreting and/or language industry is a plus.
• You must adhere to consent to submit a copy of your criminal background report/clearance in the onboarding process.