Japanese In-Person Interpreter

At Ad Astra, we don’t just think outside the box —
we speak, sign, and write there too.We help organizations connect with communities through linguistic support in
250+ spoken and signed languages
, providing high-quality services across the U.S. and globally. We are a
woman‑owned small business
committed to supporting interpreters at every stage of their career.

We are currently seeking on‑site interpreters for assignments in the
Maryland area
. If you speak Japanese
, this role is an excellent opportunity to use your language skills and support your local community.

• Provide
  in‑person interpretation
  between English and Japanese
• Support medical, legal, governmental, and community settings
• Maintain professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality

• Academic‑level fluency in English and Japanese
• Must be
  authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be
  18+ years old
• Ability to commute to
  Maryland for onsite assignments
• Willingness to complete a
  drug screening and background check
• No prior interpreting experience? Not a problem — training and orientation provided!

• Flexible, freelance schedule
• Accept or decline assignments based on your availability
• Use and improve your language skills
• Earn additional income
• Work as the voice of your community