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Lead Interpreter

Teneo Linguistics Company

Arlington, texas


Job Details

Full-time


Full Job Description

Language forms the bedrock of understanding, empathy, and connection. We are searching for a versatile Interpreter who can bridge the linguistic gap in diverse scenarios ranging from medical, legal, community, to everyday interactions. The Lead Interpreter will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing interpretation assignments, maintaining linguistic accuracy, and providing guidance to a team of interpreters. This role involves managing interpreting projects, performing interpretation, quality assurance, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Interpretation Leadership:
    • Lead and coordinate interpreting assignments, including simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.
    • Assign interpreting tasks to team members and manage their workflow. Including scheduling, task prioritization, and administrative tasks as needed.
    • Ensure compliance with project timelines and quality standards.
  2. Interpretation and Adaptation:
    • Perform interpretation tasks for various settings, such as meetings, conferences, interviews, and medical appointments.
    • Adapt interpretation to different dialects, regional variations, and cultural nuances.
  3. Quality Assurance:
    • Conduct regular quality assessments and reviews to maintain the highest level of linguistic accuracy.
    • Develop and enforce interpretation and quality assurance standards.
  4. Team Collaboration:
    • Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment for interpreters.
    • Provide mentoring and guidance to junior interpreters.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client requirements.
  5. Terminology Management:
    • Maintain and update terminology databases and glossaries.
    • Ensure consistency in terminology across interpreting assignments.
  6. Process Improvement:
    • Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in interpreting services.
    • Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and workflow enhancements.
  7. Client Communication:
    • Liaise with clients to understand their specific interpretation needs and preferences.
    • Address client feedback and ensure their satisfaction with interpreting services.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in interpretation, linguistics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
  • Proven experience as an interpreter, including 2 years leadership experience project management or lead interpreter role.
  • Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as an interpreter, with exposure to medical, community, and legal interpreting scenarios.
  • Proficiency in multiple languages, including fluency in source and target languages.
  • Strong cultural competency and sensitivity.
  • Professional experience as an interpreter with exposure to medical, community and/or legal interpreting scenarios.
  • Excellent communication and active listening skills.
  • Familiarity with use and setup of interpreting equipment and technology.
  • Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Work From Home

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