Onsite Interpreter
New York, NY
About the Company
Words Warriors LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business dedicated to bridging communication gaps between the United States and the Middle East—and beyond. Through professional translation, interpreting, public affairs, and international consulting, we empower organizations—government agencies, global businesses, humanitarian partners, and community service providers—to deliver clear, culturally-informed messaging across borders and languages. We believe language should build trust, strengthen relationships, and create opportunity.
Job Type
Part-Time, Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract
Workspace
Onsite at client locations - requires travel and flexibility
About the Role
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Onsite Interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services for a wide range of professional settings. You will work directly with clients at conferences, business meetings, legal proceedings, medical appointments, government engagements, community events, and more. This role requires exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural competency, and the ability to perform under various conditions and environments.
We currently have a need for Onsite Interpreters in the New York, NY area who have a sincere desire to use their language skills to help people and are passionate about what they do.
Languages in High Demand:
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin)
- Dari
- Farsi/Persian
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Italian
- Korean
- Kurdish (Sorani & Kurmanji)
- Pashto
- Polish
- Russian
- Turkish
- Urdu
- Yiddish
Key Responsibilities
- Provides consecutive in-person and virtually both by phone and video remote first-person interpretation
- Follows interpreter protocols and procedures as required by Words Warriors LLC clients
- Follows all Words Warriors LLC policies and procedures related to information confidentiality and interpreter ethics
- Maintains strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA, GLBA and/or regulatory requirements or policies and standards
- Establishes and maintains quality service and positive interaction with all patients, customers, visitors, health care providers, and clinical employees
- Continuously improves vocabulary and specialized subject matter knowledge, as required for various clients, such as medical, legal, social services, etc.
Requirements
Submission of updated Resume in English at time of Application
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Intermediate level computer skills
Access to reliable transportation
Ability to provide documentation of updated vaccinations to include but not limited to (dependent of location, federal and local regulations and business policies for healthcare and others): TB, MMR, Varicella, Hep B (or declination), TDAP and Seasonal Influenza (Flu) and Covid
Successful completion of a drug test and Background Check & Security Screen
A signed commitment to confidentiality, adherence to ethics, and HIPAA compliance
1+ years of interpreting experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Interpretation certification (CCHI, NBCMI, Court Certified, or equivalent)
Bachelor's degree in Interpretation, Languages, or related field
Words Warriors evaluation process conforms to interpreting standards defined by:
National Council on Interprting in Health Care (NCIHC)
International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
California Healthcare Interpreters Association (CHIA)
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