Face to Face Interpreter - French

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC. • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, is hiring a French-language interpreter to provide in-person interpretation for medical, social service, and other appointments. This role involves face-to-face interpreting only, not video or telephone interpretation. Interpreters use their bilingual skills to assist people who speak French and can earn more by accepting more assignments.

The position offers a flexible schedule: contractors choose when they are available and may accept as many or as few assignments as they wish. Assignments are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round, although most are requested during business hours. Applicants must be located in Central Ohio.

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 fingerprint-based federal criminal background check and a 10-panel drug screening; the employer states these are provided at no cost to the applicant.
• Provide proof of completion of at least 40 hours of interpreter training from an accredited program, 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 French.

Nice To Haves

• Previous professional interpretation experience is not required.
• Speaking English as a second language is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation during medical, social service, and other appointments.
• Assist people who speak French during appointments.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule; contractors choose their own hours and may accept as many or as few assignments as they wish.
• Fingerprint-based federal criminal background check and 10-panel drug screening at no cost to the applicant.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED