Face to Face Interpreter – Swahili

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC. • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Access 2 Interpreters, LLC is hiring a Swahili language interpreter for face-to-face assignments in the Central Ohio area. Interpreters assist people during medical, social service, and other types of appointments. The role offers flexible scheduling: contractors 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. The position welcomes applicants without previous professional interpreting experience and those who speak English as a second language.

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; these are provided at no cost to the applicant.
• Provide proof of completing at least 40 hours of interpreter training from an accredited program.
• 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 Swahili.

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.
• Use English and Swahili language skills to assist people who need interpretation.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule; contractors choose their own schedules.
• Opportunity to earn money based on the number of assignments accepted.
• Federal background check and 10-panel drug screening at no cost to the applicant.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED