Interpreter Jobs

Interpreter Jobs in Massachusetts are often not listed in the newspapers or at the local employment office.   Howwever you can find a listing of all interpreter jobs from around the country at www.indeed.com   A recent check forr interpreter job postings shows that Saints Memorial Medical Center in Lowell, MA., Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA, Lowell General Hospital, Lowell, MA., and Franciscan Hospital for Children in Boston are all looking for medical Interpreters. So if you are interested in any of these positions visit the website link provided for more inforamtion on how to apply.  Just enter interpreter jobs and the desired city.

There will be weekly job postings on this blog.  Also, there will be a list of community based organizations, insurance companies,  medical clinics, and other organizations that hire interpreters on a regular basis.  These types of assignments pay anywhere from $35.00 to $65.00 per hour.  At times you can charge a two hour minimum, or charge for travel expenses.  You can usually negotiate these. 

Forwarding your resume along with a cover letter noting your training, education, and experience to these entities, along with an informational sheet of what you charge is necessary in order for you to be considered for a position.  Don't forget that like for any other job you are or may be competing against someone who may already have a position.  So put your best foot forward.

Just a week ago I was instrumental in helping a colleague secure an assignement with a $45.00 per hour compensation rate.  The gig was a three hour assignment and my colleague reported that she enjoyed the assignment.  Furthermore, she stated that she was unaware that these types of assignments existed.

It is not common to hear of these kinds of assignments. This is because quite often that knowledge is in the hands of a select few.  However, I will be researching and contacting organizations and posting their particular needs and requirements.

So be prepared, practice and continually upgrade your skills and in a few years you can develop your skills to a level of quality and competence that will even surprise you.

Let me you give the first now;   Lawrence Community Works, 168 Newbury Street, Lawrence, MA. 01841.   Contact Spencer Buchholz at sbuchholz@lcworks.org  They are currently looking to creat a list of interpreters willing to perform this service for them during meetings, seminars, conferences, small workshops, and more.