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Bilingual Interpreter – English, Cantonese

Full TimeRemoteTeam 5,001-10,000Since 1992H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

Ohio + 3 moreAll locations: Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont

Posted

52 days ago

Salary

Not specified

High School0.5 yrs expEnglishChinese

Job Description

• Provide consecutive interpretation services between English and Cantonese across various industries (medical, legal, customer service, etc.) • Ensure complete accuracy, clarity, and neutrality in interpretation—preserving tone, intent, and emotion • Maintain confidentiality and impartiality at all times • Manage call flow professionally, including respectfully intervening when clarification is needed • Demonstrate emotional intelligence, especially in high-pressure or emotionally charged interactions • Apply short term memory retention, active listening, and note taking techniques to manage longer exchanges • Remain strictly within the interpreter’s role without offering personal opinions or advice • Participate in ongoing training, coaching, and feedback sessions to maintain and enhance performance • Utilize basic computer tools (MS Office, internal platforms) to effectively manage calls and log activity

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent (required); college education preferred
  • Fluency in English and Cantonese, with B2+ proficiency or higher
  • Ability to pass a language and interpreting skills assessment
  • Minimum of 6 months of call center, customer service, or interpreting experience
  • Strong verbal communication, bilingual accuracy, and ethical decision making
  • Proven ability to think clearly and act professionally in fast moving, emotionally complex situations
  • Strong sense of professional responsibility, integrity, and time management
  • Comfortable with assertive communication and session control
  • Basic computer skills, including typing and MS Office navigation
  • Quiet, distraction-free workspace conducive to active listening and sustained concentration
  • Stable home internet connection (cable, DSL, or fiber; cellular data and hotspots not permitted)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, company-sponsored life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and flexible spending account options
  • Private health insurance and access to a collaborative, supportive team environment
  • A proactive and accessible HR department that focuses on the staff’s health and happiness

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