International Rescue Committee · 18 hours ago
Interpreter I
Kansas City, KS
Part-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$18/hr - $19/hrThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to facilitate the language needs of Limited English Proficient individuals and their service providers with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality.
CharityCommunitiesHumanitarianNon ProfitSocial
Responsibilities
Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings, 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
Required
High school diploma strongly preferred
Spoken proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is required; including but not limited to Spanish, French, Arabic, 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
Ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners
Proficient in English, both spoken and written
Attention to detail and accuracy in work product
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)
Reliable transportation to appointment locations
Preferred
Interpretation certification preferred
Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred
Benefits
10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $163 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles
Company
International Rescue Committee
IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
Founded in 1933
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.25MKey Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
David Miliband
President & CEO
Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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