Chinese Cantonese Onsite and Video Community Interpreter

Mindlink Resources • Vancouver, WA

2d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Chinese (Cantonese) Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area . This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments. Mindlink is a mission-driven organization committed to language access and equity in education. We believe communication is a human right and strive to create inclusive environments for all. Mindlink is a small, relationship-focused language services business that aims to improve the lives of our non-English speaking community members through interpretation and translation services. As a business, we affirm and uphold that language access services are critical to helping non-native English-speaking community members receive information in their own language so they can resolve problems, learn, connect, feel included, experience equity, and thrive. One in five of our neighbors speak a language other than English at home. That’s 64 million people with potential language barriers who may not be able to talk to doctors, bankers, school counselors or teachers, healthcare workers, immigration officers, and/or government representatives. How do we drive improved outcomes for our communities through language access services? We put humans first. Relationships and human connections matter above all. We have amazing talent. Our team’s expertise and commitment to excellence result in flexible and comprehensive solutions. We are partners. We work with you to build the right solutions to drive the best outcomes. We involve you in the process and keep you fully informed all the way. We are community-focused. We have a heart for service – we care about the community and want to help non-natives speakers thrive through languages access. What’s more, we provide organizations with an easy-to-use job portal called LinguistLink , which: Quickly connects customers with qualified, vetted translators and interpreters Manages scheduling and logistics Empowers our clients with options, visibility and control Provides analytics and tracking Our clients include schools, governments, medical clinics and non-profits.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party Chinese (Cantonese) language proficiency.
• Native-level fluency in Chinese (Cantonese).
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.
• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Chinese (Cantonese) 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 Chinese (Cantonese)-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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees