[Hiring] Marshallese Interpreter @Piedmont Global

Role Description

This is a remote position.

Piedmont Global is a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO) helping organizations communicate with intelligence, operate with cultural fluency, and connect effectively across communities and markets. We are looking for Marshallese Interpreters interested in supporting meaningful communication through:

• On-site (OSI) interpretation
• Video remote (VRI) interpretation
• Over-the-phone (OPI) interpretation

Whether you're an experienced interpreter or a bilingual professional with relevant interpreting experience looking to expand your opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. These are 1099 Independent Contractor opportunities. Assignments may be offered based on client needs, interpreter qualifications, location, and availability.

Interpreter Functions

• Facilitate clear and accurate communication between English speakers and speakers of your target language.
• Interpret conversations without additions, omissions, or changes to the speaker's intended meaning.
• Preserve the meaning, tone, and intent of the original communication.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and applicable interpreting standards.
• Communicate proactively about any circumstances that may affect an assignment.

Requirements

Technical Requirements

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer with at least 4 GB of RAM and a broadband (high-speed) internet connection.
• Access to a mobile phone as a backup device.
• Access to a headset that connects to the computer or mobile phone using a cable (wired headset; wireless headsets are not permitted).
• A quiet, distraction-free workspace or home office suitable for professional interpreting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Interpreters – Non-Medical Settings:
  • At least two (2) years of interpreting experience, either paid or volunteer.
  • Two (2) relevant professional references who can attest to the candidate’s interpreting experience OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation.
  • Native-level proficiency in English and the other languages.
• Medical Interpreters – Healthcare Settings:
  • Certification as a medical interpreter through a 40-hour medical interpreter training program or equivalent, specifically focused on healthcare interpreting (e.g., CHIT – Community Healthcare Interpreter Training).
  • At least two (2) years of professional interpreting experience, either paid or volunteer, in a healthcare setting.
  • Two (2) relevant professional references who can attest to the candidate’s interpreting experience OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation.

Desired, but Not Required

• University degree in Interpretation or a related field.
• Certificate of professional interpreter training, with at least 40 hours of training.

Supporting Documentation

• If available, interpreters should provide documentation of relevant certifications.
• Language proficiency or interpreter assessment results from other organizations, such as testing centers or other language service providers (LSPs).

Benefits

• Ready to Connect With Us? Complete our pre-screening questionnaire and submit a current copy of your résumé for consideration.
• If available, we also encourage you to provide relevant interpreting certifications, training certificates, diplomas, or language assessment results.
• Questions? Contact our Recruiting Team at [email protected].