Based in the Metro Washington DC area, Piedmont Global is a strategic partner for enterprises and public sector organizations, helping clients navigate cross-cultural operations with ease and effectiveness. Our network of professionals offers expertise in over 200 languages, including regional dialects. We provide advisory services, language and cultural expertise, workforce and learning solutions, and tech-enabled platforms, all tailored to meet each client’s needs. Our goal is to reduce risk, improve readiness, and support global expansion with confidence.
Piedmont Global is looking for freelance Interpreters to provide language
interpretation services from EN<>All Languages. (Spanish, ASL, and Arabic interpreters
are strongly encouraged to apply).
These
are “1099” (Independent Contractor) positions with the interpretation to take
place on site (OS) in the Northern Virginia, Loudoun County areas.
Interpreter
Functions:
• Serve as an
Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents,
speaking tempos, and personalities.
• Provide parties
with exact interpretations of verbal communication without additions or
omissions.
• Provide interpretations
of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations, and other forms of
verbal communication.
• Render sight
translations of documents and other written materials as needed.
• Impart thought,
purpose, spirit, emotions, and tone of the speaker from a source language into
a target language, and vice-versa.
• Inform relevant
parties of any factors that may hinder your performance.
• Comply with
applicable ethics and standards
We are looking
for speakers who are fluent in English and at least another language to serve
our education clients. You will interpret for school districts either on-site.
(OS), depending on your geographical location, or virtually via Zoom or other
platforms.
Together,
we elevate the quality and professionalism of our interpreters.
Below is a list
of the most common meetings you will encounter when interpreting for Piedmont Global in
educational settings.
· Parent Informational Nights
· Student Study Teams
· School Board Meetings
· Parent-teacher Conferences
· Student Disciplinary Meetings
· Student Readmission Hearings
· Expulsion Hearings
· Student Attendance Review Board
· Individualized Education Plans
· Employee Related Issues
Requirements
Interpreter MINIMUM qualifications:
• At least two
(2) years of interpreting experience, paid or as a volunteer
• Two (2)
relevant professional references that can vouch for the candidate’s work as an
interpreter OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant
professional letter of recommendation
• Proficiency in English and target language.
• Be able to abide by the Client’s specific and
State mandated regulations.
Desired but not
required:
- Certification
as a medical interpreter from a 40-hour-program or equivalent (i.e., CHIT
Community, Bridging the Gap, Healthcare Interpreter Training)
- University
degree in Interpretation
Only If available, interpreters may provide proof of the following:
- Certifications
- Test results from other organizations
(testing centers, other LSPs, etc.).
Benefits
How to
apply:
• Please fill out
our pre-screen questionnaire at this link and upload a fresh
copy of your resume for consideration. Please attach any Interpreting Certificates and Diplomas that you hold.
• For questions or concerns, we can be reached at [email protected]
Skills Required
- At least two years of interpreting experience, paid or as a volunteer
- Two relevant professional references
- Proficiency in English and target language
- Abide by Client's specific and State mandated regulations
What We Do
Piedmont Global is a Strategic Globalization Organization (SGO) that helps organizations scale globally by integrating language access, cross-cultural solutions, strategic insight, and custom technology. They provide services such as interpretation, translation, localization, and data services to drive market penetration and lasting growth.
