Job Title: Freelance Cantonese Interpreter – Ongoing Remote Assignments
Job Type: Independent Contractor / Freelance
Location: Remote
Language Pair: Cantonese and English
American Translations and Interpreting Services is seeking experienced Cantonese interpreters for ongoing remote interpreting assignments.
The selected interpreter will provide accurate and professional interpretation between Cantonese-speaking and English-speaking participants through videoconference or telephone platforms. Assignments may involve workplace, business, legal, administrative, healthcare, or general professional communications.
This is an independent contractor opportunity with the potential for ongoing collaboration and additional assignments based on availability, qualifications, and performance.
Responsibilities
• Provide accurate interpretation between Cantonese and English.
• Interpret all statements completely without additions, omissions, summaries, or personal commentary.
• Maintain neutrality, professionalism, and cultural awareness.
• Protect all information learned or discussed during assignments.
• Maintain strict confidentiality before, during, and after each assignment.
• Sign non-disclosure or confidentiality agreements when required.
• Join scheduled assignments on time.
• Work from a quiet, private, and professional environment.
• Maintain reliable access to a computer, camera, microphone, telephone, and stable internet connection.
• Follow all assignment-specific professional and ethical requirements.
Qualifications
• Professional fluency in Cantonese and English.
• Previous professional interpreting experience.
• Strong listening, memory, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret accurately, completely, and impartially.
• Understanding of interpreter ethics and confidentiality obligations.
• Ability to handle sensitive or private information professionally.
• Professional interpreting certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience with workplace, legal, healthcare, administrative, or business interpreting is preferred.
• Reliable availability for remote assignments.
• Willingness to work as an independent contractor.
How to Apply
Please submit the following:
• Your résumé or a summary of your interpreting experience.
• Any professional interpreting certifications or credentials.
• Your hourly rate for remote interpreting.
• Your general availability.
• A brief description of the types of interpreting assignments you have previously handled.
Qualified interpreters may be contacted for current and future assignments. We are interested in establishing ongoing professional relationships with dependable Cantonese interpreters who understand the importance of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote