Face to Face Interpreter - Hindi / Gujarati / Punjabi / Bengali / Urdu

Access 2 Interpreters. • Columbus, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC is seeking interpreters who speak English and Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, and/or Urdu to provide in-person interpretation for medical, social service, and other appointments. This is face-to-face work, not video or telephone interpretation. The company is based in Columbus and serves clients locally and nationwide.

Interpreters work as contractors and choose their own schedules, accepting as many or as few assignments as they wish. Assignments are available 24/7/365, though most are requested during business hours. The position offers an opportunity to earn money using bilingual skills to assist people who speak the interpreter’s language or dialect. Previous professional interpretation experience is not required, and applicants who speak English as a second language are welcome.

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 fingerprint-based criminal background check and a 10-panel drug screening.
• 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 Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali, and/or Urdu.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional interpretation experience is not required.
• Applicants who speak English as a second language are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation during medical, social service, and other appointments.
• Accept available assignments according to your own schedule and availability.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED