Interpreter

Job Overview

Join a Mission-Driven Team.

Do you enjoy part-time, on-call work? Enjoy excellent income by assisting non-English speakers with obtaining medical, legal, and community services. #YouareLSS

Hours:

On-call (0–29 hours/week) with flexible scheduling—ideal for working professionals, students, retirees, or part-time seekers.

Location:

This is an in-person, on-site position at the Multi-Cultural Center and surrounding area. Applicants must reside in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area to support interpretation assignments and community needs.

Variable, based on appointment.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Employer does not provide visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

• Up to $300 hiring bonus (external candidates only).
• 401(k) 3% match.
• LSS offers training for medical interpretation.
• Employee Recognition.
• Employee Assistance Program.

• Provide professional in-person interpretation (verbal and/or written) across the Sioux Falls area.
• Provide translation services with written documents across the Sioux Falls area.
• Conduct pre-session communications with clients and non-English speakers.
• Receive and review session briefings prior to interpreting.
• Deliver real-time, face-to-face interpretation, accurately translating spoken statements both ways.
• Employ active listening skills to interpret intent and context effectively.
• Maintain a professional demeanor, respectful of cultural differences and special needs.

• Residency near the Sioux Falls metro area is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• For medical interpretation assignments, interpreters must meet applicable health screening, vaccination, and medical examination requirements established by assignment locations or partner organizations.
  • Must be up-to-date on vaccinations and medical exams (for medical interpretation assignments).
• Must have bilingual skills; demonstrate fluency in both written and spoken English and at least one target language.
• Preference may be given to candidates fluent in Spanish, Vietnamese, Kunama, French, Swahili, Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Haitian-Creole, Tigrinya, or other high-demand languages. Applicants fluent in additional languages are encouraged to apply.
• Must successfully complete all required background screenings in accordance with agency policy and applicable law, including criminal history screenings for convictions harmful towards children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs, or sex crimes.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain proof of automobile insurance, and meet agency requirements for approved driver status, or be able to obtain approved driver status upon hire.

LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.