
Translator
Cayuse Holdings
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Boston • Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $45 - $65 per hour
About the role
- Accurately interpret spoken communication between parties in real time, preserving meaning, intent, and tone.
- Translate written documents and correspondence as required, ensuring cultural and linguistic appropriateness.
- Facilitate cross-cultural understanding by clarifying non-verbal cues and culture-specific concepts, when necessary.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and impartiality in all interactions, consistent with government regulations and ethical standards.
- Complete required documentation, logs, and reports in accordance with agency and contractual protocols.
- Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, government customer policies, and codes of professional conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor's degree preferred).
- Native or near-native fluency in both English and the target language(s).
- Proven experience providing translation services, preferably in a government or public sector environment.
- Familiarity with specialized terminology (legal, medical, technical, or military, as required).
- Ability to always maintain confidentiality and act impartially.
- Certification from a recognized interpreting body preferred (e.g., American Translators Association, National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters), if applicable.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
- Strong multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple design streams across concurrent work effort.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately relay spoken information.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
translation servicesinterpretationspecialized terminologyconfidentialitydocumentationreporting
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsmultitaskingself-motivatedteamwork
Certifications
American Translators AssociationNational Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters