Interpreter (On-Site & Virtual) Remote

About the role

The Office of Language Access supports New York City public schools and administrative offices in providing equitable communication access for families who prefer to communicate in a language other than English. Qualified Interpreters will provide on-site and virtual interpretation services for meetings involving parents, students, and Department personnel. Services primarily require simultaneous interpretation, with occasional consecutive interpretation and sight translation when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide simultaneous and consecutive interpretation between English and the target language.
• Perform sight translation of written materials when required.
• Facilitate communication during meetings, conferences, hearings, information sessions, and other events.
• Maintain accuracy, neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times.
• Support interactions involving parents, students, school staff, and administrative personnel.
• Remain available for the full duration of assigned events unless otherwise authorized.
• Participate in virtual meetings using platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.
• Must be professional virtual presence, including remaining on camera during events when required.
• Communicate effectively with event coordinators through platform written chat and other virtual communication tools.
• Travel to schools, administrative offices, and other locations throughout the five boroughs of New York City.
• Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled assignments.
• Support interpretation events requiring portable interpretation equipment when applicable.
• Assignments may be conducted on-site at schools and administrative offices throughout New York City or virtually through approved online meeting platforms.

Requirements

• Must have three (3) years of professional interpretation experience.
• Fluency in English and at least one target language.