Face to Face Interpreter – Portuguese

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC.•Columbus, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC, is a local interpretation and translation business based in downtown Columbus. The Portuguese Language Interpreter provides in-person (not video or telephone) interpretation during medical, social service, and other appointments, using bilingual language skills to assist people who speak Portuguese. Assignments are available 24/7/365, though most are requested during business hours. Contractors choose their own schedules and may accept as many or as few assignments as they wish; earnings depend on the assignments taken. Applicants with no prior professional interpretation experience and those who speak English as a second language are welcome, provided they meet the listed requirements.

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 completing at least 40 hours of interpreter training through 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 Portuguese.

Responsibilities

Provide face-to-face interpretation during medical, social service, and other appointments.
Use English and Portuguese language skills to assist people who need interpretation.