Face to Face Interpreter - French

About the role

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, is the largest local interpretation & translation business in Columbus, providing interpreters and translators locally and nationwide. Our main office is located in Downtown Columbus. As a face‑to‑face interpreter, you’ll use your language skills to assist others during medical, social service, and other types of appointments. Interpreting with Access is a great way to earn money—the more assignments you take, the more you can earn. It’s perfect for those seeking a flexible schedule with good pay, and using your unique bilingual skills to help those in need who speak the language or dialect you speak is very rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide face‑to‑face interpretation for medical, social service, and other appointments.
• Manage your own schedule and accept as many or as few assignments as you wish.
• Earn compensation based on the number of assignments completed.

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) and a 10‑panel drug screening (at no cost to you).
• Provide proof of completion of an accredited interpreter training program of at least 40 hours (e.g., Bridging the Gap, Access 2 Interpreters’ “Access Academy,” court interpretation, or a degree/certificate in interpretation from an accredited college or university).
• Provide certification of bilingual proficiency or arrange and pay for a third‑party bilingual fluency evaluation through an accredited testing organization.

Skills

• Fluency in English and French (both spoken and written).
• Strong interpretation skills for face‑to‑face settings.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.