Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Pashto Language Interpreter.
Job Overview The IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide interpretation services in Pashto language
- Work with IRC staff to ensure effective communication with clients
- Interpret in various settings, including medical, educational, and social services
Requirements
- Fluency in Pashto and English
- Strong interpretation skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Employees are eligible for a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match (immediate vesting) along with a non-elective employer contribution based on age and years of service (3-year vesting)
- Paid sick leave in accordance with policy
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counseling and mental health support for employees and their families