[Hiring] Farsi Interpreter @The Unconventional

Role Description

The Unconventional (TU) is seeking exceptionally qualified Farsi Interpreters to provide support with foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services.

• Provide oral interpretation and perform basic military tactical and administrative clerical work such as drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings, and research as required.
• Specialized interpreters will be expected to translate discussions between U.S. and provided/identified partner nations.
• Analyze source conversations necessary to accurately document conversations and activities.
• Follow units during CONUS and OCONUS travel and conduct field operations.
• Provide interpretation, transcription, and translation services as required by the supported elements.
• Be at the specified sites depending on mission requirements.
• Function as an integral member of a team.
• Perform such other duties as are customarily performed by other persons in similar positions, as well as such other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience and skill in Farsi and English translating/interpreting, transcribing, and documenting conversation.
• Professional working proficiency in Farsi and English, at a 3/3/3/3 level for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Industry recognized certification that proves language proficiency to satisfactorily support the resulting contract.
• Experience providing consecutive interpretation services between English and Farsi native speakers.
• Skills to quickly and effectively translate between Farsi/English & English/Farsi in a large group setting while discussing one or more topics.
• Familiarity with and ability to conduct oneself in accordance with the local culture and customs.
• Ability to function as an integral member of a team of professionals.
• Able to work for a minimum of eight (8) hours a day up to twelve (12) hours a day, five (5) days per week up to seven (7) days per week, and may work on official holidays.
• Possess a valid passport or be able to acquire a passport.

Requirements

• Prior military experience.
• Previous experience in the CENTCOM region supporting U.S. and/or partner nation activities.
• Must pass a background check.

Location

• Designated CONUS and OCONUS locations.

Travel

• CONUS and OCONUS travel is required.