Khmer Professional Interpreter

Job Summary : inlingua Boston is seeking proficient, experienced, and highly skilled Khmer, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Gujarati and Somali interpreters to join our team as freelance contractors. Provide exceptional interpretation services for a diverse clientele. The interpreters will facilitate effective communication between individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and English-language professionals in various contexts, such as academic settings, legal and educational institutions, commercial enterprises, and community organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and culturally sensitive consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between English and the target language.
• Enhance educational, business, healthcare, and legal communication by leveraging expertise.
• Listen to the speaker’s statements to grasp their meanings and prepare an interpretation.
• Treat individuals with limited English proficiency in the system with dignity and respect.
• Enhance communication among law enforcement and individuals involved in crimes, including witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
• Deliver oral interpretations for clients during special events, effectively keeping pace with native speakers to ensure real-time comprehension in healthcare, legal, educational, and community settings as needed.
• Ensure clarity and cultural awareness when interpreting complex or technical terms.
• Adhere to professional ethical interpretation standards, including impartiality and confidentiality.
• Adhere to institutional guidelines, FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable privacy laws.
• Maintain professionalism and ensure accuracy in every assignment.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Proficiency in both English and the target language encompasses spoken and written communication.
• Certification is preferred, including the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, ATA, RID, or MA Court Interpreter Certification, which is a plus.
• Experience in education, healthcare, legal, or community interpretation is advantageous.
• Demonstrates a profound understanding of cultural competency, sensitivity toward diverse populations, and ability to navigate sensitive conversations.
• Ability to remain neutral, professional, and accurate in all interpretations.
• Excellent listening, memory retention, and note-taking skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in languages, interpretation, linguistics, communications, or a related field.
• Exceptional bilingual communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Exceptional listening, memory, and note-taking abilities
• Demonstrated an understanding of cultural sensitivity and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience collaborating with LEP individuals in educational, public, and corporate environments.
• Proficiency with remote interpretation platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams).

Work Environment & Compensation:

• Flexible work arrangements (in person , on Side intepretation).
• Competitive compensation rates based on experience and certifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Flexible contract-based work schedule
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in various communities.

How to Apply:

Passionate candidates about language access and cross-cultural communication, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and availability to View email address on jobs.institutedata.com with the subject line “Interpreter Application—Target Language” or by phone at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com.

Join inlingua Boston and help us break language barriers in our community !!!

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: $45.00 - $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Interpretation: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02116