Teneo Linguistics Company

Language forms the bedrock of understanding, empathy, and connection. We are searching for a versatile Interpreter who can bridge the linguistic gap in diverse scenarios ranging from medical, legal, community, to everyday interactions. The Lead Interpreter will play a key role in coordinating and overseeing interpretation assignments, maintaining linguistic accuracy, and providing guidance to a team of interpreters. This role involves managing interpreting projects, performing interpretation, quality assurance, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.Key Responsibilities: <ol> <li> Interpretation Leadership:<ul> <li>Lead and coordinate interpreting assignments, including simultaneous and consecutive interpretation.</li> <li>Assign interpreting tasks to team members and manage their workflow. Including scheduling, task prioritization, and administrative tasks as needed.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with project timelines and quality standards.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Interpretation and Adaptation:<ul> <li>Perform interpretation tasks for various settings, such as meetings, conferences, interviews, and medical appointments.</li> <li>Adapt interpretation to different dialects, regional variations, and cultural nuances.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Quality Assurance:<ul> <li>Conduct regular quality assessments and reviews to maintain the highest level of linguistic accuracy.</li> <li>Develop and enforce interpretation and quality assurance standards.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Team Collaboration:<ul> <li>Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment for interpreters.</li> <li>Provide mentoring and guidance to junior interpreters.</li> <li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet client requirements.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Terminology Management:<ul> <li>Maintain and update terminology databases and glossaries.</li> <li>Ensure consistency in terminology across interpreting assignments.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Process Improvement:<ul> <li>Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency in interpreting services.</li> <li>Participate in the development and implementation of best practices and workflow enhancements.</li> </ul> </li> <li> Client Communication:<ul> <li>Liaise with clients to understand their specific interpretation needs and preferences.</li> <li>Address client feedback and ensure their satisfaction with interpreting services.</li> </ul> </li> </ol>Requirements<ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in interpretation, linguistics, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).</li> <li>Proven experience as an interpreter, including 2 years leadership experience project management or lead interpreter role.</li> <li>Minimum of 7 years of professional experience as an interpreter, with exposure to medical, community, and legal interpreting scenarios.</li> <li>Proficiency in multiple languages, including fluency in source and target languages.</li> <li>Strong cultural competency and sensitivity.</li> <li>Professional experience as an interpreter with exposure to medical, community and/or legal interpreting scenarios.</li> <li>Excellent communication and active listening skills.</li> <li>Familiarity with use and setup of interpreting equipment and technology.</li> <li>Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.</li> </ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp; Vision)</li> <li>Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &amp; Public Holidays)</li> <li>Work From Home</li> </ul>