Project-Based Interpreter/Translator - Arabic

YWCA TULSA INC•Tulsa, OK

3d•$30 - $42

About The Position

The Project-Based Part-Time Interpreter/Translator provides professional interpretation and translation services for YWCA Tulsa, partner organizations, and contracted clients. Services may be delivered on-site, 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 candidates in the Tulsa metro area. Assignments are performed on a project basis. The interpreter/translator provides consecutive interpretation and, when experienced and approved by a supervisor, simultaneous interpretation. The role also includes translation review and proofreading when assigned, timely communication with the Program Supervisor, and compliance with YWCA Tulsa confidentiality requirements and relevant training. The position reports to the Interpretation and Translation Program Supervisor.

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.
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 CCHI, NBCMI, or another industry-recognized certification.
Experience using remote interpretation platforms and technology.
Additional interpreter credentials, 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 in a timely manner, acknowledging assignments within 24 business hours and promptly notifying staff when 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.
Deliver professional, timely, accurate interpretation and translation in accordance with established standards and protocols, without additions, omissions, or personal opinions.
Follow professional ethical standards and remain faithful, independent, impartial, objective, and professional.
Protect confidential and sensitive information, complete required HIPAA and confidentiality training before assignments involving protected or sensitive information, and sign and comply with YWCA Tulsa’s Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Provide cultural clarification when appropriate using sound judgment and professional skills.
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 completed by other translators when assigned.
Communicate promptly and regularly with the Program Supervisor about assignment acceptance, cancellation, modification, and completion.
Use work-related data and systems accurately and consistently, and report progress and relevant information to supervisors as expected.