Hybrid Swahili Onsite and Video Interpreter

Posted 6 days ago

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About the role

  • Swahili Community Interpreter facilitating communication for multilingual students, families, and staff. Involves onsite and remote interpretation for educational clients in Portland and Vancouver area.

Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Swahili 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 Swahili 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Job title

Swahili Onsite and Video Interpreter

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$25 - $35 per hour

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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