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Indonesian Interpreter

$70K/yr

Use your language skills to dramatically improve the lives of limited-English speakers, as well as ... Indonesian Interpreter Location: Work at Home position in United States Position: Phone Interpreter ...

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Linguist - (Indonesian)

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$35/hr

Minimum one (1) year of translation experience in the required language. * Knowledge of Indonesian ... colloquialisms, slang terms, and regional expressions. * Familiarity with SMS shorthand, social ...

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Infographic showing various Indonesian Language job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 72% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 81% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,364 per year, or $30.5 per hour.

Indonesian In-Person Interpreter

Universal Language Service, Inc.

Seattle, WA • On-site

$35 - $50/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Indonesian In-Person Interpreter (IPI)
Job Title: Indonesian Interpreter
Location: Onsite servicing King County
Job Type: Independent Contractor
This is a 1099 independent contractor position and does not include benefits.
Position Overview: The Indonesian In-Person Interpreter is responsible for facilitating onsite communication for Limited English Proficient (LEP) community and the practitioners that serve them in a variety of settings. This contract position is flexible and an opportunity to expand your interpreting business with access to many sessions per day.
Job Functions
  • Provide effective onsite interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
  • Always exhibit professional appearance and behavior, including punctuality and preparedness for sessions.
  • Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to new and changing situations.
  • Adhere to interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements specific to interpreting context.
  • Demonstrate commitment to cultural sensitivity and working in a diverse environment.
  • Respect for and understanding of our Limited English Proficient (LEP) clients, culture, dialect and beliefs and preferences.
  • Strong aptitude and passion for customer service and interpreting.
  • Speak clearly in both languages using proper pronunciation, enunciation, and polite expressions.
  • Render exact and correct concepts and meanings according to interpreter protocol.

Qualifications
  • Fluent and have strong verbal communication skills in both the source and target language (Indonesian to English and vice-a-versa).
  • Excellent listening and retention skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
  • Successful completion of a proficiency assessment or have a national certification.
  • Extensive knowledge of code of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI and NCIHC).
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to read and write in the requested languages.
  • Degree or certifications in interpreting practices.
  • National Medical Interpreter Certification by CCHI, NBCMI or DSHS.
  • Accredited Medical Interpreting Training course (i.e.: ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, Cross-Cultural training, 40-hour accredited medical courses).

Pay Range: $35 - $50 per hour

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