Marshallese Interpreters

CLOVEHITCH • Oahu, HI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

CLGT Solutions, LLC dba CLOVEHITCH is seeking qualified on-site Marshallese interpreters to provide professional in-person interpretation services across the Hawaiian Islands. The role involves facilitating communication between client staff (caseworkers, medical personnel, legal staff, educators, and administrative personnel) and Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients. Interpreters will relay all content accurately and impartially, acting as a communication liaison while adhering to professional codes of ethics, including confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Requirements

• Must have working proficiency (ILR 2+) in English and Marshallese, including vocabulary in health, legal, and social services domains.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret accurately in a professional or social services environment.
• Knowledge of and adherence to interpreter ethics, including confidentiality, impartiality, and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to remain composed in sensitive or high-stakes situations.
• Ability to provide services in person at various locations.
• Ability to pass any required background checks or credentialing processes.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing in-person interpretation in a government, healthcare, legal, or social services setting.
• Interpreter training or certification (e.g., CCHI, CMI, court interpreter certification, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Hawaii’s Pacific Islander communities and culturally relevant terminology, particularly for Marshallese language pairs.
• Familiarity with Chuukese, Samoan, Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander language pairs.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial in-person interpretation between the client staff and LEP clients receiving services.
• Interpret in the first person, relaying all content completely and without editing, summarizing, or omitting any information.
• Serve as a communication liaison to ensure mutual understanding between all parties while maintaining strict neutrality, professionalism, and impartiality.
• Adhere strictly to professional interpreter codes of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and cultural sensitivity.

Benefits

• Work is assigned on an on-demand, as-needed basis, 365 days per year, 7 days per week.
• Contractors are not employees of CLOVEHITCH or the client, and are not entitled to employment benefits, including vacation, sick leave, retirement, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance.
• Contractors are solely responsible for all applicable taxes, including federal and state income tax and Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed