Project-Based Interpreter/Translator - Russia & Ukraine

Job DetailsJob Location: Southern Ridge - Tulsa, OK 74136Salary Range: $30.00 - $42.00 HourlyProject-Based Interpreter/Translator PT *Oklahoma Residents Only* Description YWCA Tulsa has offered innovative and inclusive services to the immigrant and refugee community of Tulsa for over 35 years. Services include English language and citizenship classes, workforce and case management services, interpretation and translation services, youth education, community education, and immigration legal services. A multicultural and multilingual staff provides services with first-language proficiency in American Sign Language, Arabic, Bulgarian, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Hindi, Hmong, Pashto, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Ukrainian, Spanish, Urdu, and Zomi. Position Description: This project-based position is responsible for performing interpretation and translation assignments for YWCA staff and clients. Projects include interpretation and translation services across a broad range of fields such as social services, reputed company, education, and legal services. The ability to provide On-Site, VRI, and OPI is required. This position requires high standards of professional conduct. The functions performed by interpreters and translators require them to act faithfully, independently, impartially, and with full respect for the duty of confidentiality. Principal Responsibilities and Duties: Provide interpretation and translation services on a project basis for YWCA and contracted clients such as other nonprofits, schools, hospitals, and businesses on schedule. Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation between English and the reputed company language during meetings, appointments, and other interactions. 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Review the translation accuracy/proofread translations for other translators. Communicate regularly and promptly with YWCA staff on the acceptance, cancellation, or modification of any job assignments. Working Conditions: This is a part-time project-based position with reputed company from 0 to 29 hours per week. The schedule may include night and or weekend work. The role may require occasional travel to different locations reputed company the service area. Some assignments may be conducted remotely reputed company phone or video conferencing. The noise level in the work environment varies from low to moderate. 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Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QualificationsRequirements Minimum of 2 years of professional interpreting experience in a reputed company, legal, or community services setting. Certification in a nationally recognized 40-hour interpretation program or its equivalent is preferred. Training will be provided. Language Proficiency: Native or near-native proficiency in both English and the reputed company language. Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the limited English proficient client Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy Ability to concentrate and to stay detached from the conversation, always remaining neutral and objective and following the client's instructions closely Ability to explain idiomatic expressions and cultural nuances to avoid miscommunication Must live in Oklahoma or be willing to relocate reputed company 3 weeks.

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