Haitian Creole Interpreter

Culmen International LLC

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About The Position

Culmen is seeking Haitian Creole Interpreters to advance our critical mission in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
This position requires deployments to Haiti.
A Haitian Creole Interpreter is instrumental in promoting effective and culturally aware communication between speakers of Haitian Creole and English. This vital service supports individuals who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) by helping to eliminate language barriers in important contexts.
The interpreter is dedicated to delivering precise, comprehensive, and clear interpretations in both directions (Haitian Creole to English and vice versa), enabling all participants to engage meaningfully in conversations.
By prioritizing strict confidentiality, the interpreter fosters a safe space for open communication and adheres to ethical standards within the profession.
The interpreter proactively records important details of each session, including the date, time, duration, and type of service, ensuring an organized and transparent approach to their work.

Requirements

• Possesses native-level fluency in both Haitian Creole and English, enabling effective communication across language barriers.
• Demonstrates relevant professional experience in interpretation and translation, showcasing a strong background in the field.
• Exhibits a high degree of cultural sensitivity and an ability to engage effectively with diverse populations, fostering inclusive interactions.
• Consistently displays high emotional intelligence, reliability, and a strong commitment to delivering quality service.
• Eligibility Requirement - US Citizen (This requirement is necessary to meet the security and eligibility requirements for the performance of this contract).

Responsibilities

• promoting effective and culturally aware communication between speakers of Haitian Creole and English
• delivering precise, comprehensive, and clear interpretations in both directions (Haitian Creole to English and vice versa)
• prioritizing strict confidentiality
• proactively records important details of each session, including the date, time, duration, and type of service

Benefits

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, premiums for employees are 100% paid by Culmen, and dependent coverage is available at a nominal rate (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees