Russian Onsite and Video Community Interpreter

About the role

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Russian Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Russian interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Russian-speaking families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Spanish language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Spanish.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.
• Preferred: Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
• Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services.

Technical Requirements (for Video Interpretation)

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

Benefits

• Company parties.
• Flexible schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training & development.