Becoming an Interpreter

At InterpreTown, we're always looking for ways to offer the best pay and incentives to attract the most qualified interpreters. Right now we're recruiting for 40 different languages, so interpreters from all over the world are welcome to apply. Our goal is to design an innovative compensation package that rewards top talent. So if you're a skilled interpreter seeking new opportunities, check out what InterpreTown has to offer. We value language experts and are building a team of the brightest in the industry.

We're currently hiring freelance interpreters to work from home. If you're interested, please send your resume and any questions to [email protected]. We require at least one year of full-time interpreting experience. Medical and legal certification is a big plus. We're looking for qualified interpreters passionate about their craft. As an InterpreTown contractor, you'll have the flexibility to create your own schedule while working with a team that values language professionals. We're eager to hear from talented interpreters of all backgrounds who want to take their career to the next level. Let's connect if you think InterpreTown would be a good fit!

Since we're a young company, call volume may be inconsistent at first. It's helpful if you have another primary source of income or a flexible schedule. We'll provide advance SMS notifications about upcoming interpreting jobs, so you'll know when to expect calls. A high-speed, reliable internet connection at home is required, as we use Zoom for Healthcare for our VRI and OPI services. (No landline phone necessary for OPI).

A Qualified Interpreter for an individual with limited English proficiency means an interpreter who, via a remote interpreting service or an on-site appearance,

i. adheres to generally accepted interpreter ethics and principles, including client confidentiality;

ii. has demonstrated proficiency in speaking and understanding both spoken English and at least one other spoken language; and

iii. is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressly, to and from such language(s) and English, using any necessary specialized vocabulary, terminology, and phraseology.

(Update: We have recruited enough interpreters for Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese and Arabic. Contracters for other languages or from outside US are welcome to apply.)

Pay Scale (Within US)

Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4
Spanish (OPI & VRI)$0.50/min$0.55/min$0.61/min$0.67/min
Others (OPI & VRI)$0.76/min$0.84/min$0.93/min$1.02/min

Pay Scale (Outside US)

Level 1Level 2Level 3Level 4
Spanish (OPI & VRI)$0.44/min$0.48/min$0.54/min$0.62/min
Others (OPI & VRI)$0.67/min$0.73/min$0.83/min$0.93/min

Login Bonuses: $0.10 to $0.13 for every hour you logged in.

We also have additional Notification Bonus from $0.02/min to $0.10/min. Email us your resume to find out more.

Complete list of 40 languages provided for VRI & OPI services

Common Languages:

Spanish, Arabic, Cantonese, French, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Nepali, Russian, Vietnamese

Less Common Languages (pre-booking 24 hours in advance needed):

Albanian, Amharic, Armenian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese

Cambodian/Khmer, Croatian, Farsi, German, Greek, Gujarati

Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hmong, Italian, Karen, Kurdish, Laotian, Lithuanian

Oromo, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (EU), Punjabi

Romanian, Serbian, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Tigrinya/Tigrigna, Turkish, Ukranian, Urdu

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