Organization Background:
Briarpatch Youth Services has an exciting job opportunity. The agency is a dynamic non-profit community organization that has served Dane County since 1971. Briarpatch provides a broad array of services to more than 2,000 youth annually who have runaway, are experiencing homelessness, are justice involved, or facing other challenges.
Bilingual Part-Time Interpreter/Translator
Days/Hours:
10 hour a week (with the possibility of additional hours)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-7:00pm (with an additional hour of flexibility)
Occasional weekend support as needed
Type:
Part-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Pay Range:
Starting pay is $28 per hour
Work Location:
2720 Rimrock Road, Fitchburg, WI 53713
Deadline to Apply:
6/12/2026
Description:
Briarpatch Youth Services is seeking a qualified Spanish bilingual interpreter/translator to provide both in-person and virtual assistance to Briarpatch staff and program participants. Interpretation will include meetings between staff members and youth/families. Translation services will include agency documents and literature.
Duties:
Provide accurate, confidential, culturally competent, and impartial interpretation between Spanish speakers (who have limited-English-proficiency) and English speakers.
- Interpret as needed/required in various settings.
- Respond to Spanish language phone calls on the regular business line (non-crisis calls)
- Adhere to professional ethics, including client confidentiality and impartiality.
- Provide translation for selected agency brochures and literature.
- Maintain an accessible calendar for staff interpretation requests.
- Accurately complete daily logs, timesheets, and activity reports as needed.
- The potential exists that this role may case manage a small caseload over time with proper training.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Fluency in English and Spanish (test will be given)
- Minimum of 1 year of professional onsite interpreting experience preferred.
- Experience working with families and youth representing diverse communities.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associateโs or Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Punctuality, reliability, and professionalism are essential.
- Flexibility, as meeting times can change based on family needs.
- Ability and willingness to travel throughout Dane County.
- Openness to training and growth.
- Reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Reliable Transportation:
Reliable transportation to work is required.
Benefits:
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Background checks are required for this position.
More information on Briarpatch Youth Services may be found on our agency website www.briarpatch.org
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.