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Interpreter (OPI) - Federal Government Specialist at Prisma International at Prisma International

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Freelance
Experience: 
Junior (1-2 years)
Work from: 
Minnesota (USA), United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum one year OPI experience, High school diploma or equivalent, Fluency in English and target language, Two professional references required, Accreditation from ATA preferred.

Key responsabilities:

  • Interpret between government representatives and LEP speakers
  • Maintain politeness, clarity, and proper tones
  • Follow directions and manage conversation flow
  • Avoid side conversations and conflicts
  • Ensure compliance with ethics and standards
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Prisma International TPE http://www.prisma.com/
11 - 50 Employees
About Prisma International
Prisma is a provider of enterprise technology and language solutions. We leverage the power of culture, language and technology to globalize your brand. For more than 30 years Prisma has been helping clients communicate globally. Our comprehensive service offerings span from strategic to operational solutions, including the LEX™ translation management platform, translation and localization services, cultural marketing, global brand strategy, and global business consulting. Let us help you engage your global customers – in any language, culture, and markets.
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Job description

Prisma International is actively seeking qualified, professional Interpreters to join our team as Independent Contractors to fulfill our Federal Government clients with remote Over the Phone Interpreting (OPI).


Seeking Over the Phone Interpreters for Interpretation Between English and the Following Languages:


JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal candidate shall be able to provide:

  • Experience with consecutive or simultaneous over the phone interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
  • Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service.
  • Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
  • Correct grammar, clarity and tones between the two languages.
  • Experience with following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.
  • Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP.
  • Compliance with applicable ethics and standards.
  • Experience in interpretation for government agencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least one (1) year of over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
  • Two (2) professional references who can vouch for your work as an over the phone consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
  • Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older
  • Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
  • Must reside within the United States or its territories
  • Full fluency in English and demonstrated native or near-native level proficiency in target language
  • Able to provide at least one of the following accreditations:
    • American Translation Association (ATA)
    • Trained or accredited through a higher education institution

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants may be subject to a federal background check.

DESIRED SKILLS:

  • Experience working with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agencies such as USCIS, CBP, FEMA, etc.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Junior (1-2 years)
Industry :
Spoken language(s):
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Hard Skills

PronunciationEpic ClaritySimultaneous InterpretationConsecutive Interpretation

Other Skills

  • Ethical Standards And Conduct
  • Customer Service
  • Politeness
  • Grammar
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