[Hiring] Japanese English Interpreter @Language on Demand

Role Description

Experienced and qualified linguist to provide Japanese interpretation and translation services to support various U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Army and Air Force bases and facilities throughout NAVFAC Far East area of responsibility.

• Provide in-person language interpretation (consecutive, simultaneous, escort) from English to Japanese and Japanese to English
• Provide telephonic/virtual interpretation between English and Japanese
• Interpret and/or translate technical and legal language pertaining to contracting, engineering and design, utilities, real estate, legal documents and discussions, market research, land surveys, general business, etc.
• Some in-person interpretation assignments may include on-site written translation services

Qualifications

• Possess native-level fluency in Japanese (spoken and written) and fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Minimum of 3 years of professional simultaneous interpretation and translation experience
• Minimum bachelor’s degree with relevant educational background
• Possess the ability to capture and convey language register and cultural nuances to the target language reader/audience

Requirements

• Location: Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokosuka City
• Within 150 km of various military bases in Japan
• Limited local travel to interpretation locations
• Schedule: As needed on a per-project basis

Benefits

• Hourly wage: ¥1,600 – ¥1,800 based on experience
• Compensation: Please submit your JPN-> ENG, ENG ->JPN translation rate per word along with the reviewing rate.
• JPN⇒ENG Translation: XX yen (per word), Reviewing: XX yen (per word)
• ENG⇒JPN Translation: XX yen (per word), Reviewing: XX yen (per word)