Taiwanese Mandarin Interpreter

Houston Astros • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Houston Astros are currently seeking a Taiwanese Mandarin interpreter to support a Taiwanese player within the Astros organization. This individual will play a vital role in facilitating communication between the player, coaching staff, medical staff, player development, and front office personnel. Beyond interpretation responsibilities, the candidate will serve as a cultural liaison and trusted resource to help the player navigate both professional baseball and the transition to everyday life in the United States. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, culturally aware, and passionate about supporting player development on and off the field.

Requirements

• Ability to work in the United States
• Valid Visa / Passport and ability to travel internationally
• Fluency in both English and Mandarin
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including players, coaches, and front office personnel.
• High level of professionalism, cultural awareness, and confidentiality
• Previous experience in or sufficient knowledge about baseball

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Taiwanese Mandarin
• Familiarity with the Minor League Baseball system and environment
• Prior interpretation experience
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate on-site English-to-Taiwanese Mandarin and Taiwanese Mandarin-to-English interpretation for a designated player.
• Facilitate communication during practices, games, workouts, meetings, medical appointments, and team events.
• Assist player with daily itinerary management, ensuring they are on time and present for all scheduled team activities, appointments and events
• Support the player’s transition to life in the United States and MLB culture.
• Travel with the player as necessary depending on the player’s assignment location.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding player information and internal organizational matters.
• Provide additional support to Baseball Operations staff and Player development when requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree