Linguist Recruiter

Linguava Interpreters Inc • Maywood Park, OR

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vision: A Seat at the Table for Every Patient
At Linguava, we believe healthcare is a universal right. We are passionate about giving patients a "seat at the table" in their own care, regardless of the language they speak or sign. We aren't just providing interpretation; we are bridging the gap between life-saving medical expertise and the humans who need it most.
The Role: Linguist Recruiter
The Linguist Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring Linguava has a robust and responsive network of linguists to meet client language demands across onsite, translation, over-the-phone, and video remote interpreting service lines. This position is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts to identify, and onboard qualified linguists. Working cross-functionally with scheduling, quality assurance, and compliance teams, the Linguist Recruiter ensures the consistent availability of professional linguists aligned with organizational standards and client needs.
Who You Are
You are a relationship-driven recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys connecting talented professionals with meaningful work. You bring a thoughtful, organized approach to recruiting and understand the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity in the language services field.

Requirements

• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to hiring and onboarding
• An understanding of linguist credentialing processes and standards, ideally within the language services or interpreting industry
• Familiarity with language access regulations and the role interpreters play in healthcare and community settings
• Knowledge of background screening practices and contractor compliance requirements
• A working understanding of labor laws and contractor classification related to independent interpreters
• Awareness of interpreter training programs and educational pathways that support the development of language professionals
• Building and managing strong talent pipelines, especially for languages of limited diffusion
• Using data and insights to guide recruiting decisions and improve hiring outcomes
• Conducting thoughtful interviews and building trusted relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Solving recruiting challenges creatively while maintaining high standards
• Staying organized and managing multiple priorities in a high-volume recruiting environment
• Using tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and web-based recruiting platforms
• Communicating clearly and professionally in both written and verbal interactions
• Representing your organization at job fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach efforts
• Leveraging social media and employer branding to attract diverse talent
• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams
• Stay calm and solutions-focused when navigating high-pressure situations
• Build meaningful connections with candidates from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Are open to local travel and occasional regional travel for recruiting events and community engagement
• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a focus on high volume or specialized sourcing
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Demonstrated commitment to language access, cultural inclusion, and community impact.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year experience recruiting in the language services industry or within multicultural/multilingual communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and engage qualified freelance linguists in response to client language requirements and service area gaps.
• Regularly analyze linguist coverage data and language needs reports to guide recruitment priorities and optimize sourcing strategies.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, industry events, professional linguist associations, and community organizations.
• Review linguist resumes to assess experience, credentials, and language proficiency.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate communication skills, cultural competency, and suitability for interpreting or translating.
• Administer or coordinate language proficiency assessments through approved evaluators.
• Negotiate linguist rates based on experience, market standards, and internal guidelines.
• Facilitate onboarding processes including orientation, systems access, and industry standards review.
• Collect and maintain all required documentation for newly contracted linguists, including signed agreements, certifications, proof of credentials, and compliance records.
• Coordinate and process background checks and federal exclusion verifications.
• Ensure accurate and organized records of all interpreter onboarding documents.
• Monitor recruitment metrics and conversion rates to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing methods and identify process improvements.
• Develop innovative strategies to recruit linguists for languages of limited diffusion (LLD) and hard-to-source regions.
• Work cross functionally to ensure linguist availability aligns with real-time service demands.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of linguist candidates for current and future needs.
• Cultivate lasting relationships with linguists and prospective candidates to foster long-term engagement.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry associations to stay connected with evolving standards, talent networks, and advocacy efforts.
• Develop relationships with community organizations across Oregon to promote the interpreting profession and cultivate interest in the field.
• Stay informed on industry trends, credentialing requirements, and best practices in linguist sourcing and workforce development.
• Represent Linguava at industry events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives.
• Support internal projects related to retention, workforce planning, and linguist engagement.
• Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives aimed at improving linguist service quality and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We strive to be the go-to company where linguists take pride in their profession and employees are excited to show up. If you want to work for a premier choice in healthcare where your work has a direct impact on health equity, we want to hear from you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees