Hawaiian Interpreter

About the role

LanguageLine Solutions is hiring a Bilingual Hawaiian - English Phone Interpreter to work from home. This is an independent contractor position and not eligible for employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Handle interpreting sessions promptly and professionally.
• Render correct concepts and meanings according to established protocols.
• Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation and enunciation.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and remain calm during interpreting sessions.
• Ensure punctuality and availability during work hours.
• Follow client instructions and comply with protocol to meet client expectations.
• Understand and adhere to industry-specific terminologies and procedures.
• Show cultural sensitivity and work in a diverse environment.
• Be prepared to handle emotionally and/or stressful calls.

Requirements

• Fluency in Hawaiian and English with cultural competency.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills.
• Ability to concentrate, remain neutral, and handle sensitive topics.
• Education or work experience in language-related fields preferred.
• Able to adapt to LLS technology enhancements.
• At least 18 years old.
• Licensed to work in the United States.
• Ability to read and write the requested languages preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to operate a variety of devices and software.
• Must have a high-speed internet connection.
• Must be able to lift up to 26 lbs.
• Must have access to a quiet workspace.

Benefits

No employee benefits are provided for this independent contractor position.

Pay

The pay rate is $2.50 - $2.55 per minute.

Schedule

This is a remote position where the Interpreter works from their home-office. A high-speed internet connection is required.

Skills

None specifically listed, but fluency in Hawaiian and English, cultural competency, and ability to handle various industries are important.

Benefits

No employee benefits are provided for this independent contractor position.

Pay

The pay rate is $2.50 - $2.55 per minute.

Schedule

This is a remote position where the Interpreter works from their home-office. A high-speed internet connection is required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to operate a keyboard and mouse.
• Must be able to operate company-provided software and systems.
• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to type or write.
• Must be able to lift up to 26 lbs.
• May be exposed to moderate noise levels.

Technical Requirements

• Dedicated personal device for business purposes.
• Desktop/Laptop Computers with Windows, MacOS, or ChromeOS.
• Tablets (iPadOS or Android).
• Smartphones (iOS or Android).
• Restricted brands: Kaspersky products, Huawei hardware.
• High-speed Internet connection with download speeds of no less than 5 Mbps, upload speeds of 3 Mbps, Ping value of no more than 300 ms, Jitter value of no more than 30 ms.
• Must have access to a quiet space free from background noise or distraction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LanguageLine Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.