Korean-English Interpreter

Korean Interpreter

Home Office: 601 First Street NW, Grand Rapids

Construction Jobsite: Holland, MI

Position Classification: Full-time Regular. This is an 18 month long temporary assignment.

About This Opportunity

The Korean-English interpreter will be the responsible for accurately translating both verbal and written content for Rockford Construction Team Members and stakeholders throughout the organization. You will provide accurate interpretation services between Korean and English speakers, maintaining the meaning, tone and context of the original message.

If you are interested in applying for this unique opportunity, please apply online today!

Requirements

• Native or near-native proficiency in both Korean and English languages, with exceptional oral and written communication skills in both languages.
• Strong emotional, social and culture intelligence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Willing to perform simultaneous interpretation during meetings on Zoom conference calls or in-person.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Rockford offers competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off including, continued learning and training opportunities, on-site health and wellness activities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work schedules, and access to industry-leading technology. Team members are also provided opportunities to help shape their community for future generations through volunteer time off and opportunities for involvement with local organizations.

Who We Are

At Rockford, we’re not just in the business of creating buildings – we’re creating neighborhoods, businesses and communities and we’re looking for people who are ready to make an impact. Rockford is a nationally recognized construction, development, and property management provider ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the top 200 contractors in the nation. With regional offices in the Midwest and Southeast, we’ve built projects totaling more than $5 billion in varying scope and size, serving education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-unit, mixed-use, senior living, manufacturing and industrial clients. We’re delivering forward-thinking ideas with an approach that’s built on safety, teamwork and a dedication to quality. Rockford Construction respects and values the characteristics, talents, and perspectives that make each person unique. We believe that by bringing diverse individuals together, in an inclusive manner we can more effectively collaborate, innovate, and solve the problems that face our world. We are committed to creating and fostering a team, partners, and strategies that reflect this purpose.

Type of Environment

The work environment for this position requires that the individual work at the construction site. Varied amounts of travel and time away from home should be expected as a requirement of this position. Extended stays away from home may result depending on the location of the project in proximity to the individual’s home.

The work environment for this position may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction including high temperatures, humidity, cold temperatures, and climbing stairs and ladders. Other examples of physical hazards include noise, proximity to moving vehicles, atmospheric conditions, close quarters, uneven surfaces, and elevated surfaces. The individual may also be subject to outside environmental conditions (weather) where protection may not be available. Lifting of 50 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing will be necessary to perform the requirements of this position. Personal protective equipment (PPE) including proper footwear, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection (if applicable), high visibility vest and/or other special clothing shall be worn on construction sites at all times unless otherwise specified.

Rockford Construction is an equal opportunity employer that supports and subscribes to a policy of nondiscrimination in all aspects of employment. Rockford Construction will not discriminate based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), height, weight, marital status, military service, partisan consideration, disability, genetic information, or any other reason prohibited by applicable federal and state laws.