Face to Face Interpreter – Fulani / Wolof

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC. • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, is seeking Fulani and/or Wolof interpreters for in-person interpretation assignments in the Central Ohio area. Interpreters assist people during medical, social service, and other appointments. This is face-to-face work, not video or telephone interpretation.

The role is offered on a contractor basis, with interpreters choosing their own schedules and deciding how many available assignments to accept. Assignments are available 24/7/365, although most are requested during business hours. Applicants may have no prior professional interpreting experience and may speak English as a second language, provided they meet the stated qualifications.

Requirements

• Be located in the Central Ohio area.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Pass a federal criminal background check based on fingerprints and a 10-panel drug screening; these are provided at no cost to the applicant.
• Provide proof of completion of at least 40 hours of accredited interpreter training, such as Bridging the Gap, Access 2 Interpreters' Access Academy, court interpretation training, or an interpretation certificate or degree from an accredited college or university.
• Provide certification of bilingual proficiency, or pay for and complete a third-party bilingual fluency evaluation through an accredited testing and evaluation organization.
• Speak English and Fulani and/or Wolof.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person interpretation during medical, social service, and other appointments.
• Accept and complete available assignments according to the schedule and workload chosen.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED