Tagalog Role Player / Interpreter

Job overview

The Tagalog Role Player / Interpreter position is onsite at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story in the Hampton Roads area, including Virginia Beach, VA. The posting lists pay of $150–$200 per day. Threat Tec provides training, readiness, and mission-support solutions for defense and commercial customers; this role supports a U.S. Marine Corps advisor training course. Across five days of scenario-based exercises, the role player portrays partner-nation military or civilian leaders, or interprets between Marines and those characters, helping students practice relationship-building, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication. The work includes preparing scripts, staying in character and in the assigned language, following safety direction, and providing feedback on student interactions.

What you'll do

• Study scenario briefs, role cards, and scripts and attend a pre-event read-in and rehearsal
• remain in character and use the assigned language
• portray scripted roles authentically within safety limits
• for interpreter role players, interpret between English and Tagalog
• wear provided uniforms or costumes and handle inert training replicas according to safety instructions
• accept direction and feedback
• provide feedback for daily critiques
• help lead a Filipino cultural meal on the final day
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tagalog role player

interpreter

specialized role player

virginia beach va

threat tec

tagalog

english

ilr level 3

military training

scenario-based exercises

$150–$200/day

five-day event

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires fluent English and Tagalog at ILR Level 3 or higher, cultural knowledge of the Philippines or Southeast Asia, and availability for all five event days, November 2–6, 2026, plus a pre-event read-in. Commuting distance to the base is required; travel, lodging, mileage, and relocation are not provided.

About the employer

Threat Tec, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.