Prisma International, Inc. is hiring an Spanish Interpreter as an independent contractor to provide in-person on-site interpretation (OSI) assignments across Washington state. In this role, you will facilitate clear and accurate communication between government representatives and Limited English Proficient (LEP) speakers.

What You'll Do

Provide consecutive or simultaneous on-site Spanish interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
Deliver correct concepts and meanings with proper grammar, clarity, and tone.
Follow the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of the conversation.
Refrain from side conversations with the LEP individual and from entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP speaker.
Comply with all applicable ethics and professional standards.

What We're Looking For

At least one (1) year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience.
Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your on-site interpreting work.
Must be 18+ years or older with a High School Diploma.
Must reside within the state of Washington.
Full fluency in both English and Spanish.
One of the following accreditations: Washington State DSHS Language Testing and Certification (LTC), American Translation Association (ATA), or training/accreditation through a higher education institution.
An active Washington State Patrol background check or ability to provide a background clearance that meets or exceeds that standard.

Nice to Have

Experience interpreting for Washington state agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, or WA Department of Commerce.
Interpreting experience in the education, healthcare, legal, medical, government, or court industries.