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Taiwanese Mandarin Interpreter

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$21 - $27.75/hr

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Taiwanese Mandarin Interpreter

H star

Houston, TX • On-site

$21 - $27.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports to: Director, Minor League Operations
Start date: September, 2026
Description/Objective:
The Houston Astros are currently seeking a Taiwanese Mandarin interpreter to support a Taiwanese player within the Astros organization. This individual will play a vital role in facilitating communication between the player, coaching staff, medical staff, player development, and front office personnel. Beyond interpretation responsibilities, the candidate will serve as a cultural liaison and trusted resource to help the player navigate both professional baseball and the transition to everyday life in the United States. The ideal candidate is adaptable, organized, culturally aware, and passionate about supporting player development on and off the field.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide accurate on-site English-to-Taiwanese Mandarin and Taiwanese Mandarin-to-English interpretation for a designated player.
  • Facilitate communication during practices, games, workouts, meetings, medical appointments, and team events.
  • Assist player with daily itinerary management, ensuring they are on time and present for all scheduled team activities, appointments and events
  • Support the player's transition to life in the United States and MLB culture.
  • Travel with the player as necessary depending on the player's assignment location.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding player information and internal organizational matters.
  • Provide additional support to Baseball Operations staff and Player development when requested.

Required Qualifications:
  • Ability to work in the United States
  • Valid Visa / Passport and ability to travel internationally
  • Fluency in both English and Mandarin
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals including players, coaches, and front office personnel.
  • High level of professionalism, cultural awareness, and confidentiality
  • Previous experience in or sufficient knowledge about baseball

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Fluency in Taiwanese Mandarin
  • Familiarity with the Minor League Baseball system and environment
  • Prior interpretation experience
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is a plus

Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends and holidays.
Travel:
Travel with player will be required. Rare additional travel may be expected for this position.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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