West African Dialects Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC is seeking West African Dialects Interpreters to provide court interpretation services in remote settings. The role focuses on accurate consecutive or simultaneous interpretation in various legal contexts, including hearings, pretrials, and immigration matters.

Candidates should have 3+ years of court interpretation, native or near-native fluency in English and one West African dialect, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3+ years of court interpretation experience in immigration, trafficking, hearings.
• Native or near-native fluency in English and West African dialects (Atlantic, Mande, Kwa, Volta-Niger, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Akan, Wolof, Fula).
• Familiarity with legal terminology and strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret spoken communication in real time, preserving meaning, intent, and tone.
• Facilitate cross-cultural understanding and clarify culture-specific concepts when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions.
• Complete required documentation, logs, and reports per protocols.
• Comply with applicable laws and codes of conduct.

Skills

Court interpretation

English + West African dialects

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Court certification (Boston MA)

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE:

West African Dialects Interpreters

CAYUSE COMPANY:

Cayuse Language Connect, LLC

LOCATION

Remote

SALARY

$75.00-$95.00

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Part-Time Hourly Non-Exempt

TRAVEL

No

RELOCATION

No

The Work

West African Dialects: Atlantic, Mande, Kwa, Volta-Niger, Hausa, Yotuba, Igbo, Akan, Wolof, and Fula

The Interpreter provides language interpretation services to facilitate effective communication between individuals who do not share a common language, ensuring complete and accurate conveyance of messages in accordance with client regulations and ethical standards. This position requires proficiency in English and a specified target language, with a focus on professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity in all interactions. The Interpreter may be required to provide services in a variety of settings.

The Interpreters will be onsite as needed by the courts. This includes but is not limited to Court hearings, pretrials, probation hearings, sentencing, jail visits, forensic interviews, immigration, human trafficking. Interpreters will provide accurate and impartial interpretation during court hearings, trials depositions, arraignments conferences and other legal proceedings. Interpret Consecutively and or simultaneously as required.

This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Accurately interpret spoken communication between parties in real time, preserving meaning, intent, and tone.

• Facilitate cross-cultural understanding by clarifying non-verbal cues and culture-specific concepts, when necessary.

• Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions, consistent with regulations and ethical standards.

• Complete required documentation, logs, and reports in accordance with agency and contractual protocols.

• Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, government customer policies, and codes of professional conduct.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Here’s What You Need

The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not be considered all-encompassing. Additional qualifications, certifications, skills, or experience specific to the client’s requirements may be identified and requested upon award of the task order. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to adapt to evolving responsibilities as outlined by the client.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).

• 3+ years of court interpretation, immigration, trafficking, hearings.

• Native or near-native fluency in both English and one of these languages: West African Dialects: Atlantic, Mande, Kwa, Volta-Niger, Hausa, Yotuba, Igbo, Akan, Wolof, and Fula

• Familiarity with legal terminology.

• Ability to always maintain confidentiality and act impartially.

Preferred Qualification(s)

• Court certified in Boston Massachusetts

Minimum Skills:

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.

• Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.

• Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately relay spoken information.

Reports to: Deputy Program Manager

Working Conditions

• Professional office environment, with the ability to work onsite.

• Must be able to be on call. Interpreter will be notified within 48 hours of potential jobs.

• Must be able to travel to different locations to interpret in-person.

• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.

• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays. Hours may vary, including potential for after-hours or weekend assignments per mission needs.

• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.