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Interpreter - Burmese

Texas

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Texas
  • Grade: Junior level - Junior
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Translations and Languages
    • Interpretation
  • Closing Date: Closed

Requisition ID: req8412

Job Title: Interpreter - Burmese

Sector: Interpretation

Employment Category: Occasional

Employment Type: Part Time

Open to Expatriates: No

Location: Dallas, Texas

Job Overview
Under the direction of the Office Manager, the Interpreter will provide interpretation and/or translation services to clients attending meetings at the IRC Dallas office and other appointments in the community. In-office interpretation services include assessments, cultural orientations, program enrollments, financial literacy courses, job readiness training, school enrollments, health appointments, mental health counseling, and other activities. This "Occasional" position is on an on-call basis with variable hours. Interpreters must have reliable transportation and be punctual.


Major Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Interpret for staff and clients in the Burmese language
  • Provide staff with interpretation support as they work with clients in both one-on-one and group settings
  • Attend appointments (e.g. health or school related), job interviews, orientations, and other relevant appointments with clients, interpreting important information
  • into the client’s native language
  • Track and log the number of hours worked
  • Adhere strictly to the IRC Code of Conduct for Interpreters
  • Translate written documents or assessments as needed

Job Requirements

  • Education: Associate’s or Undergraduate degree preferred. Education in linguistics or related and/or evidence of training in interpretation a plus.
  • Work Experience: Prior experience providing interpretation services strongly preferred.
  • Skills and Competencies: Demonstrated success achieving goals and communicating cross-culturally. Must be a team player, detail oriented, patient, professional, and reliable. Available to work assignments during regular business hours. Evening and weekend availability a strong plus.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in both written and spoken English and at least one of the following languages: Arabic, Burmese, Chin, Dari, Farsi, Kinyarwanda, Pashto, Rohingya, Swahili, Tamil, or Tigrinya.
  • Certificates or Licenses: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle with current insurance, and the ability to travel regularly throughout the service delivery area.

Work Environment

  • A combination of standard office environment and ‘field’ time in and around the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
  • May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

 

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