Interpreter (Independent Contractor)

Job Description

Job Description

Role Overview

Independent Contractors provide on‐site, phone, and video interpretation for medical, school, legal, and community settings. Translation and transcription opportunities available for qualified linguists.

This is not a remote‐only role.

Key Responsibilities

• Consecutive interpretation in community settings
• Simultaneous interpretation if experienced (higher pay)
• Document translation when qualified
• Maintain accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism
• Follow HIPAA and national codes of ethics
• Submit encounter forms within 24 hours
• Maintain punctuality and a quiet workspace for remote calls

Compensation

• $28–$42/hr depending on language & assignment
• 1‐hour minimum (Spanish) / 1.5‐hour minimum (other languages)
• Higher rates for legal & simultaneous interpreting
• Per‐minute pay for phone/video interpreting
• Additional opportunities: transcription, project management, voice‐over, multilingual video, translation

Requirements

• 18+ with HS diploma/GED (AA+ preferred)
• Reliable transportation + computer, camera, headset, smartphone, high‐speed internet
• Recognizable or transferable 40–64‐hour interpreter training
• Clean background & DMV record
• 92–100% bilingual fluency
• 1+ year professional interpreting experience
• Language proficiency test result (preferred or required depending on language)

Ideal Candidate

Dependable, people‐oriented, adaptable, detail‐focused, and able to work independently.

About Us:
1 World Translation & Associates (1WT&A) is an award‐winning, Colorado‐rooted language services company serving communities from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs—and many rural regions—for more than 23 years. We provide high‐quality interpreting and translation services across medical, school, legal, and community settings.

We are a pro‐interpreter, growth‐oriented organization. Most of our linguists are already qualified or certified, and we also offer a mentorship program with shadowing assignments to help fluent bilingual candidates enter the field through select non‐medical work.

Company Description

About Us:\n1 World Translation & Associates (1WT&A) is an award‐winning, Colorado‐rooted language services company serving communities from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs—and many rural regions—for more than 23 years. We provide high‐quality interpreting and translation services across medical, school, legal, and community settings.\n\nWe are a pro‐interpreter, growth‐oriented organization. Most of our linguists are already qualified or certified, and we also offer a mentorship program with shadowing assignments to help fluent bilingual candidates enter the field through select non‐medical work.