Freelance Karen Interpreter

Job summary

Facilitate communication between Karen and English speakers by providing accurate, professional interpretation. Maintain high standards of accuracy while adhering to established interpretation protocols and cultural conventions.

Job details

LANGUAGE: Karen Interpreter As a remote interpreter, you play a significant role in facilitating communication between KAREN and English speakers. The interpreter needs to be able to process information quickly and with accuracy in a professional manner. It is essential to ensure a quiet & secure environment. Note pads and writing utensils, glossaries, and dictionaries are useful tools. Candidate Qualifications: Fluency in English and KAREN Minimum 1 year interpretation experience preferred but not required. Excellent listening, retention and note taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy. Render correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation protocol, avoiding omissions or additions. Ability to explain certain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication with permission or at the request of the client. Technical Requirements: Computer or Laptop Windows 10 or higher USB Wired headset Steady wired internet connection Additional information: Remote position, interpreter works from his/her home office Ongoing training and competency opportunities Monthly payments Per minute rate **Based on your location, language testing, background check and/or drug screen may be required**

What you’ll do

Facilitate communication between Karen and English speakers by providing accurate, professional interpretation. Maintain high standards of accuracy while adhering to established interpretation protocols and cultural conventions.

Requirements

Fluency in both Karen and English is required, with at least one year of interpretation experience preferred. Candidates must possess a computer, wired headset, and a stable internet connection to perform duties from a home office.

Benefits

• Ongoing training • Competency opportunities

Listed skills

• Technical · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Windows · Preferred
• English · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Karen language
• English
• Interpretation
• Note taking
• Active listening
• Cultural mediation
• Communication
• Accuracy
• Professionalism
• Technical Requirements
• Microsoft Windows 10
• English Language
• USB
• Writing

Job areas

• Customer Service & Support
• Social Services
• Karen Interpreter
• Interpreter / Translator
• Translators, Interpreters and Other Linguists
• Interpreters and Translators