Remote Bilingual Interpreter (Part-Time)

TransPerfect•Michigan, ND

42d•Remote

About The Position

TransPerfect Is More Than Just a Job… Our greatest asset is our people, and nothing is more important to us than ensuring that everyone knows that. Each of our 100+ offices has its own individual identity, and each also has its own unique rewards. TransPerfect Connect (TPC) is seeking highly fluent, professional bilingual speakers (English <> Cantonese/Mandarin/Vietnamese/Korean/French/Haitian Creole) with experience using their language skills in a professional call center-style setting. We offer comprehensive, paid training to launch your career as an Over-the-Phone (OPI) and Video Remote Interpreter (VRI), helping clients across industries such as healthcare, legal, and financial services. If you're excited by meaningful work and thrive on purpose, this role gives you the chance to use your language skills to make a real difference! Interpreters at TPC play a vital role in facilitating accurate and culturally appropriate communication for limited-English speakers. Whether you're supporting a patient during a medical appointment or assisting someone in accessing essential services, your bilingual fluency directly contributes to meaningful, real-world impact. This is a structured, call center-style role that goes beyond casual or conversational bilingualism. Ideal candidates bring professional-level command of both English and Cantonese/Mandarin/Vietnamese/Korean/French/Haitian Creole and must be able to interpret complex conversations with speed and precision. This includes idiomatic expressions, specialized terminology (e.g., medical, legal, financial), and emotionally nuanced content. Success in this role requires strong active listening, emotional control, professionalism, empathy, and adaptability. Interpreters manage continuous live calls, often under pressure, while strictly following interpretation protocols to maintain neutrality, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (required); college education preferred
Fluency in English and Cantonese/Mandarin/Vietnamese/Korean/French/Haitian Creole, with B2+ proficiency or higher
Ability to pass a language and interpreting skills assessment
Minimum of 6 months of call center, customer service, or interpreting experience
Strong verbal communication, bilingual accuracy, and ethical decision making
Proven ability to think clearly and act professionally in fast moving, emotionally complex situations
Strong sense of professional responsibility, integrity, and time management
Comfortable with assertive communication and session control
Basic computer skills, including typing and MS Office navigation
Quiet, distraction-free workspace conducive to active listening and sustained concentration
Stable home internet connection (cable, DSL, or fiber; cellular data and hotspots not permitted)
Identity Qualification: Throughout the recruiting and training process, candidates and new hires are required to provide valid, government-issued photo identification. Failure to provide a valid photo ID when requested will result in removal from consideration and disqualification from training.

Nice To Haves

Certification in medical, legal, or community interpreting (strong plus)
Experience with remote work tools and communication platforms

Responsibilities

Provide consecutive interpretation services between English and Cantonese/Mandarin/Vietnamese/Korean/French/Haitian Creole across various industries (medical, legal, customer service, etc.)
Ensure complete accuracy, clarity, and neutrality in interpretation-preserving tone, intent, and emotion
Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times
Manage call flow professionally, including respectfully intervening when clarification is needed
Demonstrate emotional intelligence, especially in high-pressure or emotionally charged interactions
Apply short term memory retention, active listening, and note taking techniques to manage longer exchanges
Remain strictly within the interpreter's role without offering personal opinions or advice
Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and feedback sessions to maintain and enhance performance
Utilize basic computer tools (MS Office, internal platforms) to effectively manage calls and log activity

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending account options
Private health insurance and access to a collaborative, supportive team environment
A proactive and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff's health and happiness

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