Tetum Remote Interpreter

About the role

Certified Languages International (CLI) provides world‑class interpreting services since 1996, serving thousands of organizations that need to communicate with Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers. The role is 100% over‑the‑phone interpretation, with a high volume of calls that are primarily medical in nature. CLI serves industries including insurance, financial, utility companies, customer service, and state courts, among others. Interpreters work as freelance independent contractors, set their own schedules, and can accept calls 24/7 through an online portal or a landline telephone.

Responsibilities

Provide over‑the‑phone interpretation for clients, logging on and off via the CLI online portal or a landline telephone as needed.

Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States (Social Security Number or Employer Identification Number and a photo ID are required) and must reside in the United States. Applicants living in California, New Jersey, or New York are not eligible for this position.

Qualifications

Prior interpreting experience is preferred.

Pay

Interpreters are paid on a per‑minute basis for every minute spent on the phone interpreting. Payment is issued twice a month, on the 15th and on the last day of the month, via direct deposit.

Schedule

Work is performed remotely from home; you set your own schedule and can provide interpreting services any time, 24/7, using the online portal or a landline telephone.