Arabic interpreter Job at Iowa International Center, Des Moines, IA

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  • Iowa International Center
  • 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, ***email_hidden***

Questions or More Info: Contact Miya or Marianne Dijkstra, 515-282-8269 ext. 16

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Contract work, For contractors, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift

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