# Hmong Simultaneous Interpreter

**Company**: Focus Interpreting
**Location**: United States
**Work arrangement**: remote
**Salary**: Paid per assignment per hour
**Category**: Other
**Industry**: Other

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## Description

Focus Interpreting is seeking a proficient Hmong Simultaneous Interpreter to provide interpretation services for City Council meetings across the United States.

This role will be crucial in ensuring that Hmong-speaking community members have access to and can engage in local governance effectively.

**Responsibilities:**

- Provide real-time simultaneous interpretation for Hmong speakers during City Council meetings, ensuring accuracy and clarity of communication.

- Collaborate with City Council staff to prepare for meetings by understanding the agenda and context of discussions.

- Maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards throughout all interpretation sessions.

- Adapt interpretation techniques to suit the specific needs of the meeting's format and context.

- Continuously enhance your interpretation skills and cultural knowledge to serve the community better.

**Requirements:**

- Fluency in both Hmong and English, with exceptional oral communication skills in both languages.

- Strong understanding of the cultural context and political landscape relevant to City Council proceedings.

- Experience in simultaneous interpretation is required, preferably in community settings or governmental meetings.

- Ability to handle high-pressure situations and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.

**Benefits:**

- Paid per assignment per hour

## Skills

### Required
- Hmong
- English
- simultaneous interpretation
- communication skills
- cultural knowledge
- Interpreting

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