Remote Japanese/English Interpreter and Translator for Global Automotive Company in Raymond, OH (Morning Shift)

Join a highly collaborative team for a Global Automotive Company in Raymond, OH to work with cross functional teams and leaders to ensure the effective delivery of translation during key meetings to the growth and development of the project. As a Japanese/English Interpreter and Translator, you will engage with a multi-talented and diverse team to deliver interpretation and translation during daily meetings, create a bridge between any barriers, translate documents accurately, and provide any support the team needs to ensure efficient communication.

This position is for a morning shift (6:00am-10:00am EST) Monday through Friday. Please note actual hours may vary depending on your capabilities and occasionally, may be asked to support evening meetings. Work hours may vary to meet project demands, but the goal is to maintain an average of 20–24 hours per week. If the number of meetings increases, your weekly hours may increase accordingly.

This position can be done remotely, and equipment will be provided.
Responsibilities:  
 

• Provide accurate simultaneous interpretation for department meetings.
• Convert spoken statements or written material from Japanese to English or English to Japanese in various settings.
• Translate documents accurately and quickly when needed.
• Interpretation may include listening, understanding, and communicating key concepts and information, questions, etc. in Japanese and/or English.
• Although translation is minimal, you are expected to translate documents accurately and quickly, if and when necessary. 
• Ability to work irregular hours when required for the success of the project.

Required Skillset:  
 

• Highly experienced in Japanese and English Interpreter and Translator. It is required in both directions: Japanese to English and English to Japanese.
• Fluent in verbal and written formats for both Japanese and English.
• Simultaneous interpretation is required. 
• Bachelor’s Degree with a few years of Interpretation and Translation experience, and at least 5 years of interpretation experience in substitution of a degree.
• Critical that both Japanese and English is smooth and easy to understand.

Location: Raymond, Ohio (Remote) – Must work EST hours.
Type: Contract
Duration: 12 months