Description
As a telephonic interpreter for Zaghawa in LSA's network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you are responsible for handling telephone calls on demand and facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings.
Responsibilities:
- Provide effective telephonic remote interpreting
- Answer inbound calls in a timely manner
- Provide superior customer service
- Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality
- Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry specific best practices
Qualifications/Experience:
- Full fluency in both English and Zaghawa
- Technology proficient (web-based platforms, email, Microsoft Word)
- An interpreting space that is quiet, secure, and free from outside noises
- 1+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred
- Industry specific certifications/trainings preferred (CMI, CCHI, Bridging the Gap, Cross-Cultural, etc.)
This opportunity is available to both US and Internationally based interpreters.