The Center
Location
Utica, NY | United States
Job description
Department: Compass Interpreters
NOTE: This is not a full time position within the agency. This is an Independent Contractor position.
Job Summary: Provides professional interpretation services for community service providers, limited English proficient individuals, and The Center staff from the source language to the target language as requested.
Accountabilities: Compass Interpreters was founded in 2011 and is the interpretation division of The Center. Located in Utica, NY, our skilled and experienced linguists provide interpreting services in over 50 languages. All interpreters report to the Manager of Compass Interpreters. Compass Interpreters, a division of The Center, is a multilingual interpretation, translation, and cultural outreach organization. The department provides educational and professional services to foster cultural understanding and appreciation, promote multicultural diversity, and empower communities to embrace new populations. Compass Interpreters provides professional linguistic services to clients in languages that are relevant to refugees and immigrants who are living in our community
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Additional Employment Expectations
We offer:
We are looking for interpreters that service the following language pairs:
ShapeCreated with Sketch.High School diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Ability to communicate cross-culturally and act as a cultural broker
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Strong interpersonal skills
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Strong knowledge and understanding of health and education related services, multicultural orientation, and community resources with a willingness to learn and continue expanding vocabulary and knowledge as it relates to source and target language
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Be someone’s voice.
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Help Your Community.
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Flexible Schedule to match your availability
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Training & Mentorship available
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Improve language access
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Never be bored - you're always learning and growing
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Have a job you feel good about
ShapeCreated with Sketch.Know you are part of creating many cultures, one community
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