Teneo Linguistics Company
Location
Arlington, TX | United States
Job description
Language forms the bedrock of understanding, empathy, and connection. We are searching for a versatile Interpreter who can bridge the linguistic gap in diverse scenarios ranging from medical, legal, community, to everyday interactions. The Lead Interpreter will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing interpretation assignments, maintaining linguistic accuracy, and providing guidance to a team of interpreters. This role involves managing interpreting projects, performing interpretation, quality assurance, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Interpretation Leadership:
- Lead and coordinate interpreting assignments, including simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.
- Assign interpreting tasks to team members and manage their workflow. Including scheduling, task prioritization, and administrative tasks as needed.
- Ensure compliance with project timelines and quality standards.
- Interpretation and Adaptation:
- Perform interpretation tasks for various settings, such as meetings, conferences, interviews, and medical appointments.
- Adapt interpretation to different dialects, regional variations, and cultural nuances.
- Quality Assurance:
- Conduct regular quality assessments and reviews to maintain the highest level of linguistic accuracy.
- Develop and enforce interpretation and quality assurance standards.
- Team Collaboration:
- Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment for interpreters.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to junior interpreters.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client requirements.
- Terminology Management:
- Maintain and update terminology databases and glossaries.
- Ensure consistency in terminology across interpreting assignments.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in interpreting services.
- Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and workflow enhancements.
- Client Communication:
- Liaise with clients to understand their specific interpretation needs and preferences.
- Address client feedback and ensure their satisfaction with interpreting services.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in interpretation, linguistics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
- Proven experience as an interpreter, including 2 years leadership experience project management or lead interpreter role.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as an interpreter, with exposure to medical, community, and legal interpreting scenarios.
- Proficiency in multiple languages, including fluency in source and target languages.
- Strong cultural competency and sensitivity.
- Professional experience as an interpreter with exposure to medical, community and/or legal interpreting scenarios.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Familiarity with use and setup of interpreting equipment and technology.
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Work From Home
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