Face to Face Interpreter – Fulani / Wolof

Access 2 Interpreters. • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC is hiring Fulani and/or Wolof language 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.

Interpreters are contractors who choose their own schedules and may accept as many or as few available assignments as they wish. Assignments are available 24/7/365, although most are requested during business hours. Earnings depend on the number of assignments accepted. Applicants without prior professional interpreting experience and those who speak English as a second language are welcome to apply.

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 posting 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 Fulani and/or Wolof.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED