Somali Community Interpreter Portland and Vancouver

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC•Vancouver, WA

1d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Somali Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across educational, local government, and other nonprofit clients in the Vancouver, Washington, and Portland, Oregon area. The role includes onsite interpretation at client locations and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments. The interpreter provides accurate, culturally appropriate Somali interpretation in educational and community settings, including IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, and school events. They maintain confidentiality and professional ethics, collaborate with educators and administrators to support access for Somali-speaking families, use scheduling and feedback tools, and help develop glossaries of school-specific terminology. Remote work requires reliable high-speed internet, a professional headset and webcam, and a secure, quiet workspace. Mindlink offers access to its Learning Center, feedback cycles, and opportunities for certification advancement and skill development. Flexible work-from-home options are available.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
Verified third-party Somali language proficiency.
Native-level fluency in Somali.
Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.
Reliable high-speed internet, a professional headset and webcam, and a secure, quiet workspace for video 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.
Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver are given priority.

Responsibilities

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