Job Description

Job Summary : inlingua Boston is seeking proficient, experienced, and highly skilled Spanish, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, and Somali interpreters to join our team as freelance contractors. Provide exceptional interpretation services for a diverse clientele. The interpreters will facilitate effective communication between individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and English-language professionals in various contexts, such as academic settings, legal and educational institutions, commercial enterprises, and community organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and culturally sensitive consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between English and the target language.
• Enhance educational, business, healthcare, and legal communication by leveraging expertise.
• Listen to the speaker’s statements to grasp their meanings and prepare an interpretation.
• Treat individuals with limited English proficiency in the system with dignity and respect.
• Enhance communication among law enforcement and individuals involved in crimes, including witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
• Deliver oral interpretations for clients during special events, effectively keeping pace with native speakers to ensure real-time comprehension in healthcare, legal, educational, and community settings as needed.
• Ensure clarity and cultural awareness when interpreting complex or technical terms.
• Adhere to professional ethical interpretation standards, including impartiality and confidentiality.
• Adhere to institutional guidelines, FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable privacy laws.
• Maintain professionalism and ensure accuracy in every assignment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proficiency in both English and the target language encompasses spoken and written communication.
• Certification is preferred, including the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, ATA, RID, or MA Court Interpreter Certification, which is a plus.
• Experience in education, healthcare, legal, or community interpretation is advantageous.
• Demonstrates a profound understanding of cultural competency, sensitivity toward diverse populations, and ability to navigate sensitive conversations.
• Ability to remain neutral, professional, and accurate in all interpretations.
• Excellent listening, memory retention, and note-taking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in languages, interpretation, linguistics, communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional listening, memory, and note-taking abilities
• Demonstrated an understanding of cultural sensitivity and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience collaborating with LEP individuals in educational, public, and corporate environments.
• Proficiency with remote interpretation platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Work Environment & Compensation:

• Flexible work arrangements (remote, on-site, hybrid opportunities).
• Competitive compensation rates based on experience and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Flexible contract-based work schedule
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in various communities.

How to Apply:

Passionate candidates about language access and cross-cultural communication, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and availability to [email protected] with the subject line “Interpreter Application—Target Language” or by phone at (617) 546-5590.

Join inlingua Boston and help us break language barriers in our community !!!

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: $35.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Interpretation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02116

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