Interpreter I

IRC

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Base: $18 - $19 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; b...
Fully remote
Professional interpretation services
Use of assignment tracking software
Reliable transportation to appointments
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to facilitate, with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality, the language needs of Limited English Proficient individuals and their service providers.
  • In the US, IRC offers a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings plans with matching, disability and life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Salary

Base: $18 - $19 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; retirement plan with matching; disability and life insurance; Employee Assistance Program

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Professional interpretation services
  • Use of assignment tracking software
  • Reliable transportation to appointments
  • Proficient spoken and written English
  • Spoken proficiency in client languages
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Basic computer skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with refugee and immigrant populations
  • Ability to build trust with clients and partners
  • Participation in trainings and assessments
  • Support special projects and initiatives
  • Work in diverse settings including clinics and schools

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma strongly preferred
  • Interpretation certification preferred
  • Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred
  • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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