Tagalog Role Player – Interpreter and Specialized Roles

Threat Tec, LLC • Virginia Beach, VA

8d • $150 - $200 • Onsite

About The Position

Threat Tec is hiring fluent Tagalog and English speakers to support a U.S. Marine Corps advisor training course at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. During five days of scenario-based exercises, role players portray partner-nation military and civilian leaders or interpret between Marines and those leaders. The exercises help Marines practice relationship-building, negotiation, working through interpreters, and navigating cultural differences.

The posting covers two role-player types. Interpreter Role Players interpret between Marines and participants portraying military personnel, public servants, civilian officials, and local nationals, while demonstrating real-world interpreter behaviors that advisors must learn to manage. Specialized Role Players portray scripted military or civilian leaders from the scenario country, including military commanders, media professionals, a doctor, a police chief, or a religious official.

The role requires preparation before the event, including reviewing scenario materials and attending a read-in and rehearsal. Role players must remain in character and use only their assigned language, follow safety directions when handling inert training replicas, accept feedback, contribute to daily student critiques, and maintain confidentiality. All participants will also help lead a Filipino cultural meal on the final day. The event runs Monday, November 2 through Friday, November 6, 2026, for 8–10 hours per day, plus a pre-event read-in. Compensation is $150–$200 per day, with actual compensation determined by job-related factors.

Requirements

• Reside within daily commuting distance of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in the Hampton Roads area; travel, lodging, mileage, and relocation are not provided.
• Be fluent in Tagalog and English at ILR Level 3, Professional Working Proficiency, or higher in both languages; proficiency will be assessed during screening.
• Have cultural knowledge of and experience with the Philippines or Southeast Asia.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Be available for all five event days, Monday, November 2 through Friday, November 6, 2026, for 8–10 hours each day, plus a pre-event read-in.
• Be able to obtain military installation access, complete the SECNAV 5512/1 base-access form, and pass installation background screening.
• Have a valid driver's license, passport, or other government-issued photo ID, and carry it at all times on the installation.
• Be able to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.
• Be comfortable performing under pressure, adapting to changing scenarios, and displaying role-appropriate emotion.

Nice To Haves

• ILR Level 4 or 5 Tagalog proficiency, or higher education completed in Tagalog or the Philippines, for senior commander and civil-leader roles.
• Prior military, law enforcement, medical, journalism, religious, or public-service experience in the Philippines or the United States that supports a specific role.
• Professional interpreting or translation experience for Interpreter Role Players.
• Prior role-player, actor, or military training-exercise experience.
• Familiarity with Filipino customs, holidays, and food traditions.

Responsibilities

• Study the scenario brief, role card, and script before the event, and attend a pre-event read-in and rehearsal.
• Stay in character and use only the assigned language for each scenario; mixing languages is not permitted.
• Portray the assigned role authentically, including scenario-appropriate emotions, within safety limits set by the Role Player Manager.
• For Interpreter Role Players, interpret accurately and naturally between English and Tagalog during face-to-face meetings, negotiations, and key leader engagements.
• Wear the provided military-style uniform or civilian costume and handle inert, non-firing training replicas according to safety instructions.
• Accept direction, feedback, and on-the-spot corrections from course faculty and the Role Player Manager.
• Provide feedback on student interactions to the Role Player Manager for daily critiques.
• Help lead a Filipino cultural meal on the final day by briefing participants on etiquette, customs, courtesies, and traditional holidays.
• Maintain confidentiality of scenario materials and follow Threat Tec's code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

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