Spanish-English Interpreter/Translator
$104,000–$156,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Provide accurate, real-time consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation during phone sessions between English and Spanish speaking parties. Translate written documents, forms, and correspondence between English and Spanish as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality of all client, case, and personal information encountered during sessions. Interpret in a neutral, professional, and trauma-informed manner, particularly during sensitive conversations involving families and children. Accurately convey tone, intent, and cultural context without adding, omitting, or altering content. Maintain reliable availability for scheduled and on-demand interpretation sessions. Document session details (date, time, duration) for accurate billing and quality tracking. Communicate promptly with Unique Interpreters, LLC scheduling staff regarding availability, conflicts, or technical issues. Adhere to professional interpreter ethics standards, including accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality. This part-time, remote, independent contractor role requires native or near-native fluency in both languages, current certification, and the ability to pass a background screening. Compensation is $0.50 – $0.75 per minute of billable time.
Required Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English (verbal and written)
- Minimum of one year of professional interpretation and/or translation experience
- Current interpreter certification
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Computer/smartphone
- Headset suitable for remote interpretation
- Ability to pass a background screening
- Strong professional communication skills
- Ability to maintain composure during emotionally sensitive conversations
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage a flexible, part-time schedule
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience interpreting in social services, child welfare, immigration, healthcare, or legal settings
- Experience working with vulnerable populations, including families and minors
- Availability for both scheduled sessions and short notice on-demand requests
- Languages of particular value: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Russian/Croatian
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