Interpreters – On-Site (Palatine, IL)
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Piedmont Global is a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO) helping organizations communicate with intelligence, operate with cultural fluency, and connect effectively across communities and markets.
We are seeking freelance interpreters to provide in-person consecutive and simultaneous interpretation services for educational clients in the following areas: Palatine, Highland Park, Rockford
We provide interpretation services between English and all spoken languages (EN↔All Languages). Interpreters fluent in the following languages are especially encouraged to apply: Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Hindi, Telugu, Bulgarian, Tamil, Urdu, Mandarin
These are “1099” (Independent Contractor) positions with the interpretation to take place on site (OS).
Interpreter Functions:
• Serve as an Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents, speaking tempos and personalities.• Provide parties with clear and exact interpretations of verbal communication with no additions or omissions.• Provide interpretations of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations, and other forms of verbal communication.• Render sight translations of documents and other written materials, as needed.• Impart thought, purpose, spirit, emotions, and tone of speaker from source language into target language, and vice-versa.• Inform relevant parties of any factor that may hinder your performance.• Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
Requirements
• Hold a valid driver’s license, or any government-issued valid form of identification.
• Access to a laptop or desktop computer with 4GB (RAM) memory or higher and broadband (high-speed internet connection).
• Access to a mobile phone as a back-up device.
• Access to a headset that connects to the computer/ phone using a cable (not a wireless headset).
• A quiet workspace/home office with no distractions.
Desired but not required:
• University degree in Interpretation
• Certificate of professional interpreter training (at least 40 hours of training).
If available, interpreters should provide proof of:
• Certifications
• Test results from other organizations (testing centers, other LSPs, etc.).
Benefits
As an independent language professional with Piedmont Global, you can:
- Be considered for assignments that align with your language, location, qualifications, and availability.
- Access both on-site and remote interpreting opportunities as client needs arise.
- Build experience supporting a variety of organizations and communities.
- Join an established language network supporting 200+ languages and regional dialects.
Ready to Connect With Us?
- Complete our pre-screening questionnaire and submit a current résumé for consideration.
- If available, please also provide relevant interpreting certifications, training certificates, diplomas, or language assessment results.
Questions?
Contact our Recruiting Team at recruiting@piedmontglobal.com