Vietnamese Onsite and Video Community Interpreter

Mindlink Resources; Vancouver (WA); Híbrido; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Descripción de la vacante

Mindlink Resources is seeking a dedicated Vietnamese Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area.

The role involves onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments, with a focus on confidentiality and ethics. Local candidates only are encouraged to apply.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Vietnamese language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Vietnamese.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Responsabilidades

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Vietnamese interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Vietnamese speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Conocimientos

Vietnamese proficiency

Interpreting

Video conferencing

Remote interpretation

Confidentiality

Educación

60-hour interpreter training

CCHI/NBCMI/RID/NAJIT/Oregon certification

Herramientas

LinguistLink

Descripción del empleo

Benefits

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

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Vietnamese Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

• LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY**

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Vietnamese interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Vietnamese speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Vietnamese language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Vietnamese
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Preferred:

• Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
• Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services.

Technical Requirements (for Video Interpretation)

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

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.

Flexible work from home options available.