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National Language Services (NLS)
Professional In-Person Interpreters All Languages & ASL
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What they do
An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
$63,480 / year median in California
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Professional In-Person Interpreters
- All Languages & ASL National Language Services (NLS) Sacramento, CA Job Details Contract | Freelance $30
- $50 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Interpretation Full Job Description Professional In-Person Interpreters
- All Languages & ASL |
Southern California Company:
National Language Services (NLS)Locations:
Los Angeles, Long Beach, Van Nuys, Pomona, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Riverside, Corona, Moreno Valley, Perris, Hemet, Temecula, San Bernardino, Ontario, Palm Springs, Indio, Coachella, San Diego, El Centro, and surrounding areasPosition Type:
Independent Contractor | Assignment-Based Job Description National Language Services (NLS) is rapidly expanding its professional in-person interpreter network throughout Southern California , with a major recruiting focus on Riverside County, the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, and surrounding communities . We are seeking experienced, dependable, and professional interpreters for upcoming government and public-sector language-service assignments . Assignments may include administrative proceedings, hearings, meetings, legal matters, investigations, conferences, mediations, depositions, healthcare-related settings, public services, and other professional environments.Qualifications Applicants should have:
At least 1 year of professional interpreting experience Strong professionalism, reliability, confidentiality, and communication skills Ability to accept in-person assignments within their selected service area Ability to provide accurate consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation, as applicable Reliable transportation for in-person assignments Experience in government, court/legal, administrative hearings, workers' compensation, healthcare, depositions, mediations, investigations, or other professional interpreting environments is highly desirable. High-Priority Languages Immediate recruiting priorities include: Spanish, American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Eastern Armenian, Bengali, Burmese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Dari, Farsi/Persian, French, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer/Cambodian, Korean, Lithuanian, Malayalam, Marshallese, Mongolian, Nepali, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Swahili, Tagalog/Filipino, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We also welcome experienced interpreters for all additional languages, Indigenous languages, and less-common languages or dialects , particularly linguists located throughout Riverside County and Southern California. Certified & Specialized Interpreters Strongly Encouraged We especially encourage applications from: California Certified Court Interpreters Registered Court Interpreters Qualified Legal Interpreters Professional ASL Interpreters Experienced Government/Public-Sector Interpreters Experienced Simultaneous Interpreters Please clearly identify all current certifications, registrations, specialized qualifications, and credential numbers, where applicable, on your application or resume. Assignment Structure This is independent contractor, assignment-based work . Assignment availability varies based on language, geographic location, client demand, qualifications, credentials, and interpreter availability. Because this opportunity is specifically focused on in-person interpreting , applicants should clearly identify the cities and counties they can realistically serve and their preferred travel radius. Interpreters may accept assignments based on their availability and service area. Weekly hours and assignment volume are not guaranteed. Why Join NLS? NLS is expanding its California government and public-sector language-services network and building strong local interpreter teams throughout Southern California. Qualified linguists may have opportunities for ongoing assignments, professional development, performance-based advancement, and potential future leadership opportunities based on performance and organizational needs. Your Growth Does Not Have to Stop at Interpreting. How to Apply Please submit your current resume and include: Language(s) and dialect(s) Current city Counties/cities you can cover in person Travel radius Years of professional interpreting experience Certifications and credentials Legal/government interpreting experience Current availability Immediate recruiting and onboarding are underway. Qualified candidates interested in upcoming in-person assignments are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.Pay:
$30.00- $50.00 per hour Expected hours: 1.0
- 30.