Spanish-English Interpreter/Translator

3 days, 2 hours ago
Part-time
Junior
Technical Writing and Documentation
Distro

Distro

DISTRO is a global platform for companies to interview and hire candidates for full-time roles efficiently.

Internet Software & Services
11-50

Description

  • Provide real-time consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation during phone sessions between English and Spanish speakers.
  • Translate written documents, forms, and correspondence between English and Spanish as needed.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client, case, and personal information.
  • Interpret in a neutral, professional, and trauma-informed manner during sensitive conversations.
  • Convey tone, intent, and cultural context accurately without adding, omitting, or altering content.
  • Maintain reliable availability for scheduled and on-demand interpretation sessions.
  • Document session details, including date, time, and duration, for billing and quality tracking.
  • Communicate promptly with scheduling staff about availability, conflicts, or technical issues.
  • Adhere to professional interpreter ethics standards, including accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality.

Requirements

  • Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English, spoken and written.
  • Minimum of 1 year of professional interpretation and/or translation experience.
  • Current interpreter certification such as CMI, Certified Court Interpreter, NBCMI, CCHI, or equivalent state/federal certification.
  • Reliable high-speed internet connection, computer or smartphone, and headset suitable for remote interpretation.
  • Ability to pass a background screening required by client contracts.
  • Strong professional communication skills and composure during emotionally sensitive conversations.
  • Ability to work independently and manage a flexible, part-time schedule.
  • Prior experience in social services, child welfare, immigration, healthcare, or legal settings is preferred.
  • Experience working with vulnerable populations, including families and minors, is preferred.
  • Availability for both scheduled sessions and short-notice on-demand requests is preferred.
  • Additional languages of value include Haitian Creole, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, and Croatian.

Benefits

  • Part-time remote independent contractor arrangement.
  • Flexible schedule.
  • Compensation of $0.50–$0.75 per minute of billable interpretation/translation time.
  • Pay based on experience and certification.

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