Foreign Language Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH • Hilo, HI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified on-site interpreters to provide professional in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands. Language needs may vary based on client requirements and can include a wide range of languages such as Ilocano, Japanese, Tagalog, Korean, Cantonese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Chuukese, Mandarin, Samoan, Hawaiian, Marshallese, Cebuano, Thai, and many others. The role involves supporting a client by facilitating communication between staff and LEP clients in various settings.

Requirements

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and target language, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services domains.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to remain composed in sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Ability to provide services in person at various locations.
• Ability to pass any required background checks or credentialing processes may apply.
• This position is open only to individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing in-person interpretation in a government, healthcare, legal, or social services setting strongly preferred.
• Interpreter training or certification preferred (e.g., CCHI, CMI, court interpreter certification, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Hawaii’s Pacific Islander communities and culturally relevant terminology preferred, particularly for Chuukese, Marshallese, Samoan, Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander language pairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in-person interpretation between the client staff (including caseworkers, medical personnel, legal staff, educators, and administrative personnel) and LEP clients receiving services.
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing, summarizing, or omitting any information.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding between all parties while maintaining strict neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

• Contractors are not employees of CLOVEHITCH or the client, and are not entitled to employment benefits, including vacation, sick leave, retirement, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance.
• Contractors are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, including federal and state income tax and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed