What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freelance Interpreter position at ACSI TRANSLATIONS?
CONTRACT MODALITY: Independent Contractor Agreement
Per hour, on as needed basis.
AS AN INTERPRETER, YOU WILL:
Provide high quality, professional remote interpreting services to support the language
access and outreach needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) or Non-EnglishProficient
(NEP) people in a variety of settings (such as but not limited to school meetings, conferences,
therapy sessions, interviews, medical appointments, etc.)
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ONSITE FREELANCE INTERPRETER:
- Interpret (in both consecutiveand simultaneous mode) or moderate events
- Maintain your appointment schedule
- Provide assistance to other interpreters, clients and consumers on interpretation related
- issues
- Proactive communication with our clients and vendors in afriendly, professional manner
PERSON IN THIS POSITION MUST:
- Collaborate in a professional manner with other team members
- Follow Project Manager’s instructions and perform tasks accordingly
- Seek Project Manager’s support for difficult interpreting situations, and follow instructions
- Adhere to ACSI values, policies and procedures
- Adhere to the Code of Ethics
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Interpreter Certification from an Accredited University or institution OR
- Federal, State, or the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT).
- Certification, OR Judiciary Interpreters and Translators Certification Examination (JITCE) Certification.
- Have a minimum of 4 years of in-person interpretation experience, with a minimumof 3 years of in-country experience.
- Have Native or near-native levelof fluency in the respective source language and a high English fluency level.
- Have knowledge of the vocabulary, vernacular, and general culture of the LEP/NEPcommunity.
- Have teamworkand social skills that will enhance interpretation projects requiring multiple interpreters.
- Comply with the Interpreter’s Oath and state professional ethics established by the statesequal to or equivalent to the State of Massachusetts’ professional and ethical state-wide standards.
Job Types: Contract, Freelance
Pay: From $50.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Boston, MA 02201: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Interpretation: 4 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50