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International Rescue Committee · 4 months ago

Interpreter - Various Languages

Boise, ID

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization dedicated to aiding individuals affected by conflict and disaster. The Interpreter role involves providing accurate and confidential interpretation services to Limited English Proficient individuals across various settings, ensuring effective communication between clients and service providers.

CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Interpretation certificationProfessional interpretation experienceSpoken proficiency in multiple languagesCultural sensitivityBasic computer skills

Required

Interpretation certification required

High school diploma strongly preferred

Formal education in linguistics or related field preferred

Minimum 1 year professional interpretation experience required

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