Remote Over-the-phone Interpreter : Punjabi Only

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $30-35 / hr.

Accent on Languages is looking for a highly qualified Over-the-Phone Interpreter to work remotely within the United States under a Federal Government contract. This is for Punjabi only.

Company Introduction :

Accent on Languages is a woman and minority owned language company established in Berkeley since 1992. We have been providing language services to the law enforcement community as well as local, state, and federal government agencies and commercial clients in 120 languages.

Accent on Languages is a certified small business that helps our clients serve the common good through our leading range of language services. With more than 30 years of experience, our team of in-house and external subject matters experts help achieve our clients' goals with any type of linguistic needs. Services that we offer include translation, interpretation, localization, transcription, monitoring, language assessment and much more. We have helped hundreds of clients satisfy their language priorities, providing efficient and accurate support that has helped millions of people. And we do this through the use of top rate technologies that ensure the best quality of work.

As a woman and minority owned company, we are committed to promoting diverse and inclusive work, and were proud of our reputation for helping people of all backgrounds.

We are looking for candidates who are equally passionate about serving the greater good by providing the best interpretation services to an even bigger LEP population in the US. If you feel like you are a great fit, please don't hesitate to apply!

Job Description :

We are looking for an over-the-phone Punjabi Interpreter who will be responsible for providing consecutive interpretation services from an at-home office in the US for Federal Governments. Prior training and experience working as an interpreter are necessary to provide accurate and complete interpretation. The interpreters may also need to pass an interpretation assessment test and conduct themselves according to Accent's ethical and professional guidelines. Successful Independent Contractor Interpreters will be expected to perform accurate and clear interpretation, communicate and convey ideas effectively, and provide excellent customer service. Interpreters must also :

• Provide the highest level of quality, accuracy, completeness, and customer service during each interpreting session
• Meet all of the interpreter quality standards outlined by Accent on Languages and professional associations
• Have a continual learning mindset; continue to expand professional knowledge and vocabulary to improve service to our customers
• Take feedback well; receive and respond to feedback in a timely and effective manner
• Complete all the required training, mentorship, and coaching
• Keep all interpreter sessions and related information strictly confidential
• Ability to handle interpreting sessions that last for 2-4 hours

Important Requirements :

Qualifications :