Interpreter, On-Site and Virtual

Job overview

The Interpreter, On-Site and Virtual role is based in New York, NY, with assignments at schools and administrative offices throughout New York City as well as virtual meetings. The posting states a rate of $30 per hour without benefits or insurance. The Office of Language Access supports equitable communication for families who prefer a language other than English. The interpreter provides simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and sight translation when needed, helping parents, students, school staff, and administrative personnel communicate during meetings and events. The role supports language access while maintaining accuracy, neutrality, confidentiality, and professional standards.

What you'll do

• Interpret between English and a target language using simultaneous and consecutive methods
• provide sight translation when required
• facilitate communication at meetings, conferences, hearings, information sessions, and events
• maintain accuracy, neutrality, confidentiality, and professionalism
• participate in virtual meetings and on-site assignments
• maintain assignment records and complete required documentation and training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

interpreter

on-site and virtual

new york ny

$30/hr

simultaneous interpretation

consecutive interpretation

sight translation

english and target language

school meetings

language access

confidentiality

zoom

microsoft teams

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires three years of professional interpretation experience and fluency in English and at least one target language; occasional early morning, evening, and weekend assignments may be required.

About the employer

Stratford Solutions Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.