Face to Face Interpreter – Farsi / Persian

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC is the largest local interpretation and translation business in Columbus, providing interpreters and translators locally and nationwide from our downtown Columbus office.

About the role

As a face-to-face interpreter, you’ll use your Farsi and/or Persian language skills to assist others during medical, social service, and other types of in-person appointments. This is an independent-contractor opportunity that offers a flexible schedule and competitive pay—earn more by taking more assignments. Most assignments are requested during business hours, but availability spans 24/7/365.

Requirements

• Located in the Central Ohio area
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Pass a Federal Criminal Background Check (fingerprint-based) and a 10-panel drug screening at no cost to you
• Provide proof of at least 40 hours of accredited interpreter training (e.g., Bridging the Gap, Access 2 Interpreters’ “Access Academy,” court-interpretation program, or a certificate/degree in interpretation from an accredited college or university)
• Provide Certification of Bilingual Proficiency or complete a paid 3rd-party Bilingual Fluency Evaluation through an accredited testing organization

No prior professional interpretation experience is required, and English-as-a-second-language speakers are welcome.