Become an Interpreter
The Interpreting & Translation Services Department at Journey's End Refugee Services, Inc. seeks professional and experienced applicants for on-call positions for many different languages.
As of early 2023, languages of high need include: Spanish, Karen, Burmese, Pashto, Dari, Lingala, French, Portuguese, Rohingya, and Vietnamese.
Applicants must:
be fluent in English,
have (at least some) partial daytime availability,
have reliable transportation,
have U.S. work authorization.
Interpreting and translation experience preferred but not required. Newly hired interpreters should expect to participate in Interpreter trainings offered throughout the year.
Apply Today
Applications are accepted year-round. Interested applicants should download, complete, and return the application to interpreting@jersbuffalo.org along with a resume and cover letter.
Due to the volume of applications received, we may not respond to all applicants. If invited for an interview, the applicant will undergo a language assessment to evaluate their interpretation and translation skills.
Please note: Interpreting positions generally offer between 0-20 hours of work per week. The potential for 20+ hours exists depending on incoming requests, language demand, and the availability and reliability of the interpreter.
Attend A Training
The Journey's End Interpreting Department offers periodic interpreter, community, and customer training. These interactive trainings enable our interpreters to enhance their skill set, and advise customers how to most effectively and professionally utilize interpreters. Interpreter trainings are also offered at a fee to community members and those who aspire to a career in interpreting.
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