Sector: Interpretation
Employment Category: Occasional
Employment Type: Part-Time
Compensation: USD 20.00 - 20.00 Hourly
Location: Boise, ID USA
Work Arrangement: In-person
Job Description
Job Overview: The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to facilitate, with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality, the language needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and their service providers. Activities include providing professional interpretation services, use of software to track assignments, and occasional trainings and assessments.
Major Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings ranging in complexity, including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.
Track assignments and work hours within designated software.
Participate in trainings and assessments.
May support special projects and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Education and Certifications:
Interpretation certification required.
High school diploma strongly preferred.
Formal education in linguistics or related field preferred.
Work Experience:
Minimum 1 year professional interpretation experience required.
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
Cultural sensitivity; ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners.
Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
Spoken proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is required; including but not limited to Spanish, French, Burmese (Chin, Matu, Rohingya, Karen, Karenni, Tedim), Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Somali, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, Amharic, Tigrinya, Nepali, Russian, Kunama, Afar, Sango, Dinka, Lingala, Oromo, Kurdish, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu, and Hindi.
Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Reliable transportation to appointment locations.
Working Environment:
A of standard office environment and 'field' time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
Compensation: Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
US Benefits: The IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. All US employees are eligible for sick time, a 403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles.
In addition, full-time employees are eligible for 10 US paid holidays, 20-25 paid time off days, disability & life insurance, medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively) and FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs. Part-time employees are eligible for a proportionate amount of paid time off. These additional benefits apply to employees who work at least 6 months within a 12 month time period.
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