VRI/OPI Hmong interpreter

BIG Language Solutions, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

BIG Language Solutions, Inc. is seeking qualified independent contractor interpreters for Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) assignments in English–Hmong. Interpreters must provide faithful, impartial service.

Position requires first-person delivery, strict confidentiality, and strong cultural awareness. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to ensure clear communication for clients and end-users.

Qualifications

• Absolute fluency in English and the target language(s).
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and present information effectively in one-on-one and small group settings.

Responsibilities

• Interpret faithfully into the target language without adding, omitting, or changing content.
• Deliver interpretation in the first person at all times and maintain confidentiality and ethics.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and professional service in all interactions.

Skills

Fluency

Impartiality

First-person delivery

Job description

BIG Language Solutions is seeking qualified, professional independent contractor interpreters for Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) assignments.

Target Language(s): Hmong

Contract Rate: Hourly

• Faithful Interpretation: Facilitate accurate communication by faithfully interpreting into the target language everything being said without adding, omitting, or changing anything.
• Impartiality: Maintain absolute impartiality and show no bias or preference toward either party while interpreting.
• First-Person Delivery & Ethics: Interpret in the first person at all times. Clarify meaning when necessary (while informing both parties), maintain the highest level of confidentiality, and strictly abide by the interpreter's code of ethics.
• Cultural Awareness: Maintain a strong awareness of your own culture and other cultures encountered during your duties, professionally explaining any cultural differences when appropriate.
• Professional Development & Service: Preserve the highest level of proficiency by continuously improving your interpreting skills and ethical performance. Demonstrate top-tier customer service toward our clients and their end-users at all times.

(Other duties may be assigned as needed).

Qualifications & Requirements

To perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Fluency: Absolute fluency in English and the target language(s).
• Core Competencies: Demonstrated ability to perform all essential interpretation duties listed above.
• Language Skills:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.