Provides over-the-phone consecutive interpretation between Multiple Languages and English and vice versa between Government representatives and low English proficiency individuals as required.
Performs sight translation, occurring when an interpreter is given a written document in one language and asked to read it aloud in another language.
Provides quality control review of translated documents as required.
Performs other duties as required.

Possess one (1) year of training, education, and/or related experience in interpretation.
Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.
Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions.
Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement.
Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker’s statements only when justified.
Experience providing interpretation for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster and/or humanitarian relief efforts.

Freelance Interpreter, Samoan

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