Face to Face Interpreter - Thai / Laotian / Khmer / Cambodian / Korean

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, is the largest local interpretation and translation business in Columbus, providing interpreters and translators locally and nationwide. Our main office is located in Downtown Columbus.

About the role

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 flexible way to earn money—take as many or as few assignments as you like, with pay increasing based on the number of assignments you accept. Assignments are available 24/7/365, though most are requested during business hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation for Thai, Taishanese, Laotian, Khmer, Cambodian, and/or Korean speakers in medical, social service, and other settings.

Requirements

• Be located in the Central Ohio area.
• Have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Be 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 program completion from an accredited interpreter training of at least 40 hours (e.g., Bridging the Gap, Access 2 Interpreters' "Access Academy," Court Interpretation, or a Certificate/Degree in interpretation from an accredited college or university).
• Provide Certification of Bilingual Proficiency or complete a 3rd Party Bilingual Fluency Evaluation through an accredited testing organization (cost may apply if certification is not already held).

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and at least one of the following languages: Thai, Taishanese, Laotian, Khmer, Cambodian, or Korean.
• No prior professional interpretation experience required; English as a Second Language (ESL) speakers are welcome.