Interpreters (Telephonic and/or On-site)

JTG is currently seeking Interpreters in all languages (telephonic and/or on-site).

Location: Anywhere in the United States or its territories (i.e., Puerto Rico, Guam, etc.).

Status: Full-Time or Part-Time

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-demand oral telephonic interpreting and/or on-site interpreting for:  
  • intake screening and processing of detainees, interviews, reading of rights, and law enforcement operations;
  • medical screenings, communications about detainee grievances, required processes, and detainee responsibilities;
  • presentations and discussions with US Government personnel, detainees, witnesses, victims, and others.
• Perform simultaneous or consecutive interpreting and/or sight translation for meetings, conferences, seminars, litigation, briefings, and trainings.
• Provide interpreting in specialized domains, including:
  • disaster recovery and support, immigration enforcement, screening, asylum, credible fear, bond, and other topics;
  • medical/mental health care, legal/quasi-legal, civil rights, and civil liberties matters.

Basic Qualifications:

• US citizen, or foreign national lawfully admitted for permanent residence. 
• Passed (or able to pass) Public Trust investigation (Minimum Background Investigation).
• Minimum of one year of training or related experience in interpreting. 
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in English and the target language at Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR) 3+ or higher.

Education:

• High school diploma at minimum (higher education degree in a related field preferred).

This position reports to the Project Manager.

Founded in 1995, JTG is an Employee-Owned Company that is specialized in language services, training, and analytics. JTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.