International Rescue Committee Phoenix ยท 5 months ago
Interpreter - Various Languages
Boise, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a leading humanitarian organization responding to crises worldwide. The Interpreter will provide essential interpretation services to Limited English Proficient individuals and their service providers, ensuring accurate and confidential communication across various settings.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings ranging in complexity, including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered in-person, via telephone, videoconference, 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
Qualification
Required
Interpretation certification required
Minimum 1 year professional interpretation experience required
Cultural sensitivity; 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, 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
Preferred
High school diploma strongly preferred
Formal education in linguistics or related field preferred
Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred
Benefits
Sick time
403b retirement savings plans: up to 4.5% immediately vested matching contribution, plus an 3-7% additional IRC contribution
Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support in times of crisis and mental health struggles
10 US paid holidays
20-25 paid time off days
Disability & life insurance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (employee contribution starting at $135, $7, and $5 per month respectively)
FSA for healthcare, childcare, and commuter costs
Company
International Rescue Committee Phoenix
Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase