Project-Based Interpreter/Translator - Spanish
About The Position
The Project-Based Part-Time Interpreter/Translator provides professional interpretation and translation services for YWCA Tulsa, partner organizations, and contracted clients. Assignments may be on-site or delivered through Video Remote Interpretation (VRI) or Over-the-Phone Interpretation (OPI) in healthcare, education, legal, social service, business, and community-based settings. The role supports community demand for language access and requires accurate, impartial, professional, culturally sensitive, and confidential service. Candidates must be based in Oklahoma; preference is given to those living in the Tulsa metro area. The interpreter/translator works on a project basis and responds to assignment requests promptly, acknowledging them within 24 business hours and promptly notifying staff when unable to accept an assignment. The role includes consecutive interpretation and, when the interpreter has demonstrated experience and received supervisor approval, simultaneous interpretation. Translation work may include submitting translations for management review and proofreading translations by other translators when assigned. HIPAA and confidentiality training is required before assignments involving protected or sensitive information, and signing and complying with a YWCA Tulsa Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement is a condition of providing services. The position requires clear, timely communication with the Program Supervisor about assignment acceptance, cancellation, modification, or completion. Interpreters must follow professional standards and protocols, protect confidential information, maintain impartiality and professionalism, use sound judgment in providing cultural clarification, and immediately disclose actual or perceived conflicts of interest. Team expectations include accurate and timely data entry, effective communication, collaboration, accountability, adaptability, and focus on YWCA Tulsa’s mission and values.
Requirements
- Native or near-native fluency in English and the assigned target language.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide accurate consecutive interpretation.
- Ability to provide simultaneous interpretation when experienced and qualified.
- Excellent listening, memory retention, and note-taking abilities.
- Strong cultural competency and ability to navigate regional dialects and language variations.
- Ability to remain impartial, objective, and professional in complex or sensitive situations.
- Ability to use technology and electronic systems to track time, mileage, and work-related records.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; hear and interpret spoken language in person, by telephone, and through video conferencing; and use a computer, headset, telephone, and office equipment for extended periods.
- Close, distance, peripheral, and color vision sufficient to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to travel locally for assignments when required.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Oklahoma-based candidate.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of professional interpreting experience in healthcare, legal, educational, social services, or community service settings.
- Completion of a nationally recognized 40-hour interpreter training program or equivalent; training may be provided by YWCA Tulsa.
- Professional interpreter credentials, including Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or other industry-recognized certifications.
- Experience using remote interpretation platforms and technology.
- Additional interpreter credentials may be preferred depending on the assignment.
- Residence in the Tulsa metro area.
Responsibilities
- Provide interpretation and translation services on a project basis for YWCA Tulsa.
- Respond to assignment requests promptly, acknowledge assignments within 24 business hours, and notify staff immediately if unable to accept an assignment.
- Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between English and the target language during meetings, appointments, trainings, and other interactions; simultaneous assignments require demonstrated experience and supervisor approval.
- Render accurate concepts and meanings according to interpretation and translation standards and protocols, without additions, omissions, or personal opinions.
- Maintain professional, impartial, objective, and culturally sensitive conduct throughout assignments.
- Protect confidential and sensitive information and complete required HIPAA and confidentiality training before assignments involving protected or sensitive information.
- Sign and comply with the YWCA Tulsa Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement.
- Provide cultural clarification when appropriate using professional judgment.
- Immediately disclose actual or perceived conflicts of interest to the Interpretation Program Supervisor.
- Submit translations to appropriate management for review as needed.
- Review translation accuracy and proofread translations by other translators when assigned.
- Communicate promptly with the Program Supervisor about acceptance, cancellation, modification, or completion of assignments.
- Accurately and consistently enter work-related data and records, and report progress to direct supervisors as expected.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff, stakeholders, and clients using available communication tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
