Arabic interpreter (contract) Job at Iowa Council for International Understanding - Des Moines IA, Des Moines, IA

  • Iowa Council for International Understanding - Des Moines IA
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Contract Interpreter Job Posting If you're committed to making Iowa a culturally rich and welcoming place for refugees, immigrants, and global citizens, join our team of nonprofit professionals who believe that language access is a right. Iowa International Center is looking for interpretation professionals to help us connect Limited English Speakers (LES) with programs, services, and professionals in Central Iowa. We are looking for an ARABICin-person interpreter. As a leader in international understanding and civic diplomacy, Iowa International Center welcomes the world to Iowa and Iowa to the world. Our mission is to enrich lives and create pathways to prosperity. Our contract interpreters play an important role in IIC's initiatives to remove language barriers. This position works closely with the Global Languages Manager. Requirements / Qualifications : - Must have Native, or near-native, fluency in REQUESTED LANGUAGE and ENGLISH ; ability to explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication, and to act as a cultural broker - Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, and remain neutral and objective at all times, while following the client's instructions closely - Understanding of Interpreting Best Practices and Code of Ethics, the principles of consecutive interpretation, and the importance of cultural competency and inclusion during interpretation - Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy - Knowledge of industry-specific terminology; ongoing study of glossaries and training materials including scripts provided by our clients Job Type: Independent contract; consecutive interpretation Schedule: Occasional, as requested by IIC clients; typically Monday to Friday, but may include occasional evenings or weekends Work Location: On-site at various locations in Central Iowa; sites may include schools, health centers, businesses, manufacturing, conferences; occasional video or phone interpretation Reports To: Senior interpretation Program Coordinator Contract Pay: $35 per hour minimum , commensurate with skill and experience Education: High school diploma or equivalent experience To Apply: Send resume and cover letter to Miya Davis or Marianne Dijkstra, translation@iowainternationalcenter.org Questions or More Info: Contact Miya or Marianne Dijkstra, 515-282-8269 ext. 16

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, Casual work, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift

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