Khmer Interpreter

Khmer Interpreter - Mobile/Travel in Washington State

Prisma International, Inc. · United States (Remote) · Contract · Posted 2026-05-13

Workplace: remote

Department: Interpretation

Description

About Prisma International, Inc. (Prisma) - Prisma is a dynamic and growing language services provider committed to delivering exceptional Interpretation solutions to clients worldwide. We pride ourselves on our dedication to linguistic excellence and client satisfaction. 

Prisma is hiring qualified, professional KHMER (CAMBODIAN) Interpreters located in the state of Washington to join our independent contractor team. As an Interpreter at Prisma, you would support in-person on-site interpretation assignments in your region of Washington. This is a 100% remote position for qualified independent contractors. This position requires traveling to various Washington state government offices, clinics, schools, etc.

Please note: This position requires a Washington State Patrol (WSP) background check and residency in the state of Washington. If you've previously undergone a detailed WSP background check (or higher clearance), you would be eligible for a fast-tracked screening process. 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Ideal Candidate shall be able to provide:

• Experience with consecutive or simultaneous on-site KHMER (CAMBODIAN) interpretation between a government representative and non-English speakers.
• Polite forms of expression, enunciation, and a high-level of customer service. 
• Deliver correct concepts and meanings between speaker and the Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaker.
• Correct grammar, clarity and tones between English and Khmer (Cambodian).
• Experience following the speakers’ direction, professionally interject when clarification is needed, and manage the flow of a conversation.  
• Refrain from side conversations with the LEP and entering into any disagreement with the customer or LEP
• Compliance with applicable ethics and standards
• Experience in the education, healthcare, legal, medical, government or court industries.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one (1) year of on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreting experience
• Two (2) professional references that can vouch for your work as an on-site consecutive or simultaneous interpreter
• Minimum age: Must be 18+ years or older 
• Minimum education: Must have High School Diploma
• Must reside in the state of Washington
• Full fluency in English and Khmer (Cambodian)

• One of the following accreditations:

• Washington State Department of Social Health Services (DSHS) Language Testing and Certification (LTC).  

• American Translation Association (ATA)
• Trained or accredited through a higher education institution
• Other professional interpreter credentials will be considered

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Interpreters must have an active Washington State Patrol background check OR be able to provide a background clearance greater than a Washington State Patrol background check. 

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience interpreting for Washington state agencies such as WA Department of L&I, WA State Patrol, WA Department of Agriculture, WA Department of Commerce, etc.

IMPORTANT APPLICANT SECURITY NOTICE:

Prisma will never ask for payment information or fee transfers during recruitment or employment preparation. Legitimate outreach for information will only originate from official @prisma.com email addresses.

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