Amharic Interpreter

LanguageLine Solutions

Bilingual Amharic-English Video-Phone Interpreter handling calls for LanguageLine Solutions. Conducting interpretation with a focus on cultural sensitivity and accuracy.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $15 - $17 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Amharic Video-Telephone- Interpreter is responsible for handling calls on demand.
Conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.
Respond to video and audio interpreting sessions promptly.
Participate in online, video and audio training sessions.
Render correct concepts and meanings according to established interpretation protocol.
Maintain a professional demeanor throughout the interpreting sessions.
Follow client instructions and ensure expectations are met with the Limited English-speaking Person (LEP).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluency in Amharic and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics.
Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with the LEP.
Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
Ability to concentrate, stay detached from the conversation, remain neutral and objective at all times.
Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of LanguageLine Solutions or an affiliated LanguageLine Solutions business may not be eligible for consideration.
Ability to read and write the requested languages – highly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid professional interpreter training and continuous development.
Incentives for meeting attendance targets.
Paid Sick Leave in accordance with applicable law.
Medical, Dental, Vision.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Accident, Critical Illness & Life, AD&D, Insurance Package.
Inpatient Hospital, Short Term Disability, and 401K Retirement.
Employee Referral Program.
Advancement opportunities within the organization.
Interpreter support.
An inclusive and diverse work environment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

fluency in Amharicfluency in Englishcultural competencynote-taking skillslanguage assessmenttranslationinterpretation

Soft Skills

listening skillsretention skillsconcentrationdetachmentneutralityobjectivityprofessional demeanor