Chuukese Interpreter
LanguageLine Solutions · New York, NY · 3 days ago
Information Technology$23–$25/hrFull-time
About the role
LanguageLine Solutions is hiring a Chuukese - English Video-Phone Interpreter to work remotely from your home. This position offers professional interpreter training, continuous development, incentives for meeting attendance targets, and benefits including paid sick leave, medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Responsibilities
- Respond to video and audio interpreting sessions promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
- Participate in online, video and audio training sessions.
- Deliver interpretation services via video and expediently type data on a dedicated device.
- Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions.
- Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation and polite expressions.
- Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the video and audio interpreting sessions at all times.
- Remain calm during video and audio interpreting sessions in the event that one of the primary speakers is incoherent or upset, especially in emergency situations such as 911 calls.
- Follow client instructions, in compliance with protocol to ensure client expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP), avoiding interaction with the LEP without client's permission.
- Understand protocol and terminology for various industries including, but not limited to, Medical, Insurance, Finance and Law.
- Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Chuukese and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.
- Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
- Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, remain neutral and objective at all times, and remain on calls that involve sensitive subjects such as end of life conversations, pregnancy termination, vaccinations, and matters concerning sexual orientation and/or gender expression.
- Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
- Must be able to adapt to any LLS technology enhancements that improve service delivery and meet client demands.
- Must be at least 18 years of age. Legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration.
- Ability to read and write the requested languages - highly preferred.
Technical Requirements
- Dedicated personal device for business purposes.
- Desktop / Laptop Computers with any of the following Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS.
- Tablets (iPadOS or Android) are acceptable.
- Smarphones (iOS or Android) are also acceptable.
- Restricted brands: Kaspersky products, Huawei hardware.
- High speed Internet connection for work related electronic communication.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to operate a keyboard and mouse and remain in a stationary position in front of a computer and webcam the majority of the workday.
- Must use a headset for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to operate company provided software and systems to perform all aspects of the job.
- Must have sufficient manual dexterity to type or write.
- Able to lift up to 26 lbs.
- May be exposed to moderate noise levels; i.e. computer, audio, telephone.
Applications
Applications will be accepted for One Hundred Eighty (180) days from the posting date of May 18, 2026.