Interpreter

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JRThe 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. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote interpretation to facilitate, with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality, the language needs of Limited English Proficient (LEP) individuals and their service providers. Activities include providing professional interpretation services, use of software to track assignments, and occasional trainings and assessments.
** Responsibilities:
*** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* • Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, video conference, or other virtual means.  
• Track assignments and work hours within designated software.  
• Participate in trainings and assessments.  
• May support special projects and initiatives.  
• Other duties as assigned.
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* Job Requirements:

**** Education and

Certifications:

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* • High school diploma strongly preferred.  
• Interpretation certification preferred.
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* Work Experience:

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* • Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.  
• Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.
** Demonstrated Skills &

Competencies:

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* • Ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners.  
• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.  
• Spoken proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is required; including but not limited to Spanish, French, Arabic, Burmese (Chin, Matu, Rohingya, Karen, Karenni, Tedim), Kirundi, Kinyarwanda, Somali, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, Amharic, Tigrinya, Nepali, Russian, Kunama, Afar, Sango, Dinka, Lingala, Oromo, Kurdish, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu, and Hindi.  
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.  
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).  
• Reliable transportation to appointment locations.
** Working Environment:*
* • A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.  
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
** Compensation:( Pay Range:** $18 - $19 ) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative to the defined job requirements.
** PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
** All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs.

IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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