Ngamo Interpreter

Job Overview

The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to facilitate, with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality, the language needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and their service providers. Activities include providing professional interpretation services, use of software to track assignments, and occasional trainings and assessments.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies.
• Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.
• Track assignments and work hours within designated software.
• Participate in trainings and assessments.
• May support special projects and initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Education and Certifications: High school diploma strongly preferred. Interpretation certification preferred.
• Work Experience: Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred. Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated Skills & Competencies: Cultural sensitivity; ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners.

Other Duties as Assigned

May support special projects and initiatives.

Education and Certifications

• High school diploma strongly preferred.
• Interpretation certification preferred.

Work Experience

• Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies

• Cultural sensitivity;
• Ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners.

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US Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.