Onsite and Video Community Interpreter Variety of Languages Job at MINDLINK RESO

Overview

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive Community Interpreter to support multiple languages, including Japanese, Korean, Somali, French, Swahili, Akateko, Amharic, Burmese, Chuj, Dari, Farsi, Haitian Creole, Karen, Kinyarwanda, Lingala, Maay Maay, Miskita, Pashto, Rohingya, Taishanese, and Tigrinya. They would support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational / Local Gov / Other Non-Profit Clients in the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate interpretation during IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, academic assessments, school events, and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access for English Learning families.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Technical Requirements (for Video Interpretation)

Benefits

About Mindlink

Mindlink is a mission-driven organization committed to language access and equity in education. We believe communication is a human right and strive to create inclusive environments for all.

Diversity Policy

Mindlink welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, mental or physical disability or any other considerations under federal, state or local law.

Flexible work from home options available.

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