Mandarin Onsite and Video Community Interpreter

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC•Vancouver, WA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Mandarin Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Edmonds WA and Everett WA area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
Verified third-party Spanish language proficiency.
Native-level fluency in Mandarin.
Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate and culturally appropriate Mandarin interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for Mandarin-speaking families.
Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.