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Freelance Interpreter – Urdu | Burmese | Tamil | Tigrinya | other (Sacramento - CA)

Universe Technical Translation • Contract • Sacramento, CA, US • $25 / hour • 3w ago

Join Our Team as a Freelance Community Interpreter!

Are you fluent in English and one of the following languages: Urdu, Burmese, Tamil, Tigrinya, or other? Do you live in Sacramento, CA , or the surrounding area? If so, Universe Technical Translation, Inc. wants you on our team!

We are a woman-founded, woman-owned multinational language services company established in 1981 in Houston, Texas, and we're proud to have spent over 40 years helping communities communicate across language barriers.

Job Type: Contract (Freelance)

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person / Remote (varies by assignment)

Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

What to Expect

Minimum 2 hours for in-person assignments, 1 hour for remote assignments
Mileage reimbursement varies by assignment and client
Flexible scheduling to fit your availability

Requirements:

Fluency in spoken and written English and at least one of the following: Urdu, Burmese, Tamil, Tigrinya or other
High school diploma or equivalent
Basic computer skills
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Must reside in the Sacramento, CA area.
Successful background check clearance
Interpreter certifications are a plus but not required

Key Responsibilities: