TEMPORARY CLIENT INTERPRETER

Position Title : Client Interpreter - Temporary

Reports To : Lead Tax and Financial Services Coordinator

Location : 500 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 97030

Dept / Program : MFS Cash Oregon FTE : 16-30 Hours

Limited duration : January 2026 - April 2026

Status : Non-exempt

Created : October 2025

General Description :

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

This is a temporary, limited duration position, working from approximately January 14, 2026 and ending on or before April 30, 2026. The position hours will vary from 16 - 30 hours per week and this position requires availability as follows : Wednesday and Thursday 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm, Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 00pm, Saturday and Sunday 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm. This position does not offer benefits.

Values :

• We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
• We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
• We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity

General Function :

Under the supervision of the Lead Tax and Financial Services Coordinator, the Client Interpreter will provide interpretation services in Spanish for client reception and supporting the volunteer tax preparers, including oral interpretation of documents as necessary to facilitate initial client screening and to support tax return preparation.

CORE VALUES

Equity & Social Justice

Collaboration and Teamwork

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Education and Experience Requirements :

Other Requirements :

Personal transportation allowing for travel within the Portland Metropolitan area in a timely manner. If driving a personal vehicle must maintain a valid driver license for the state of residency, personal auto liability insurance coverage and a driving record permitting coverage under the agency auto liability policy.

MFS requires all employees and volunteers to complete a criminal background check which includes a fingerprint background check. We review the results of all background checks individually and consider all of the circumstances of any issues that arise in a background check during the hiring process.

Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA2S+ linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Environment :

Work will be completed in person at the Beaverton office location. Work is normally performed in a collaborative classroom / office environment and / or at other locations as deemed necessary. May require occasional early morning, weekend or evening work. Position requires regular use of computer, telephone, copier and may require accessing locations by use of stairs.

Position requires ability to sit for extended periods as well as stand occasionally. Position requires use of computer, telephone, and copier. Position will be working in an office environment which is often busy and has elevated levels of noise. This position will require moderate lifting of materials and equipment up to 20 pounds.

Metropolitan Family Service is committed to building a diverse workforce to broaden and deepen our work in the communities we serve. We strongly urge candidates from communities of color, disability, LGBTQIA2S+ linguistically diverse populations, older adults and military veterans to consider application to our positions. MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Instructions :

You may apply using our online application system http : / / www.metfamily.org / employment. If you are unable to apply using our online system you may mail your resume to MFS, 919 NE 19th Ave, Suite 200, Portland, OR 97232. Please note the position title for which you are submitting your resume.