Translator/Interpreter | Fluent Language Solutions

by Project Pengyou on July 19th, 2015   1103 views


Fluent Language Solutions, a nationwide agency that provides face-to-face interpreting services, is in need of Mandarin and Cantonese speakers to join our team of freelance interpreters in New York City.

Overview

Job Description

Are you an interpreter or translator who wants to work with the best in your field? Do you have documented skills in the art of interpreting or translating or are you about to graduate from an Interpreter Training Program? Are you interested in a career of foreign language translation?

If you answered “yes”, Fluent wants to hear from you. We are always looking for qualified professionals who want to be a part of one of the leading language service providers in the country.

For immediate consideration, please email your résumé and your credentials to careers@fluentls.com.

Qualifications for Interpreting

  1. Demonstrated fluency in both American English and another paired language in both spoken and written forms required.
  2. At least a bachelor’s or equivalent from an American and/or foreign university required; bachelor’s or equivalent from both an American and foreign university preferred. Master’s or equivalent in interpreting, translating or related field from an American or foreign university preferred.
  3. Training specific to the field of interpreting and/or translating required.
  4. At least 3 years experience required.
  5. For American Sign Language interpreters, certification from the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf or the National Association of the Deaf required; State licensure required.
  6. For Spanish interpreters, Federal Court Certification or Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification preferred.
  7. For Arabic, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, Hmong, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Russian, Somali, and Vietnamese interpreters, Court certification from the Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification preferred.
  8. Proven ability to work in interpreting teams required.
  9. Ability to work with minimal supervision required.
  10. Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, schedule or other form.
  11. Basic mathematical skills required.
  12. A Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and the facility to navigate through large metropolitan areas is required.
  13. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  14. Knowledge of and adherence to the RID, NAD, AIIC, ATA Code of Ethics and/or other relevant professional codes of ethics required.
  15. Basic computer skills, continuous and reliable access to the internet required.
  16. Availability is an important requirement for interpreters especially during office hours. Availability after office hours is also preferred to meet the needs of emergency services.

For more information, visit us at www.FluentLS.com

How to Apply

Please send your resume to Philip Carim at PCarim@fluentls.com

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