Find & Apply For Interpreter / Translator Jobs in Bellingham, Washington

Position Open Date:

07/09/2026

Position Close Date:

06/04/2026 Interested in making a difference in your community while building a career? Join our team as a Translator/Interpreter!

WHO WE ARE

For 60 years, Opportunity Council has worked throughout Northwest Washington to build just, equitable communities through service, investment, and collaboration. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. Part of a national network of Community Action Agencies, we are dedicated to helping people help each other and themselvesbuilding a community where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute.

OUR VALUES

At Opportunity Council, our values guide everything we do. Collaboration, respect, integrity, passion, and learning shape how we show up for each other and for our community. Were also committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every part of our workfrom the help we offer in the community to the kind of workplace we create for our staff. To learn more about us and our work, visit our website: www.oppco.org

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Translator/Interpreter for the ELAFS program supports clear communication among children, families, and staff by providing accurate spoken and written translations across classrooms, homes, and offices throughout Whatcom County. This role includes both consecutive and simultaneous interpretation during meetings and events, translation of educational materials and communications, and ensuring that all content is culturally sensitive and true to the original meaning. Opportunity Council interpreters and translators work on an on-call, at-will basis. Successful candidates must also be flexible and available to work during afternoon and evening hours.

Language Requirement:

This position requires fluency in English and proficiency in at least one of the following preferred languages to effectively serve our diverse community: Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Mixteco, Vietnamese, Chinese.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a linguistic and cultural liaison between families and the ELAFS program and staff, facilitating effective two-way communication.

Interprets during group parent meetings and activities, ensuring all participants understand and can contribute. Provides interpretation in various settings and modesincluding consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translationto support communication needs. Facilitates communication during classroom observations, home visits, screenings, and assessments with children, staff, and parents. Adheres to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care, ensuring all communications are accurate, ethical, and respectful. Translates a wide range of documentssuch as letters, reports, forms, educational materials, and program communicationsensuring accuracy, clarity, cultural appropriateness, and timely delivery. Edits and proofreads translat...