Freelance Interpreter - OPI/VRI - Remote

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Location:</span><span> </span>Worldwide<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Employment Type:</span><span> </span>Freelance / Independent Contractor<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">At<span> </span><span style="font-weight: bold">Avantpage</span>, we’re passionate about language access and committed to empowering communities through high-quality interpretation services.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">We’re currently expanding our network of OPI/VRI </span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">across the world to support a wide range of upcoming interpretation assignments.<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">If you're a skilled<span> OPI/VRI</span><span style="font-weight: bold"> </span>interpreter looking for flexible freelance opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">What We’re Looking For:<br><br></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Language:</span><span> All</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Services:</span><span> </span>VRI (Video Remote Interpreting), OPI</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Certifications:</span><span> </span>ATA or other relevant credentials are a plus</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Experience:</span><span> </span>Minimum 2 years of professional interpreting experience preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Specialties:</span><span> </span>Medical, educational, legal, social services, or other community-based settings</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt">Platforms: experience working with Boostlingo and XTRF are a plus.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Why Work With Avantpage?<br><br></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Flexible Scheduling:</span><span> </span>Choose assignments that fit your availability</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Diverse Projects:</span><span> </span>Work with clients in healthcare, education, government, and more</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Supportive Team:</span><span> </span>Our coordination and recruiting teams are here to help you succeed</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"><span style="font-weight: bold">Mission-Driven Work:</span><span> </span>Help bridge communication gaps and make a real impact in people’s lives</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold">Ready to join our pool of linguists?<br><br></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt"> Submit your resume and credentials today. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to connect!</span></p><br><hr><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-witlqh" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Location</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Worldwide, California (Remote)</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Department</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">People Operations</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Employment Type</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Temporary Contract</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div><div class="fabric-5qovnk-root MuiBox-root css-1phs5iq" data-fabric-component="Flex"><div class="fabric-2lfz5e-root MuiBox-root css-jipda8" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-v3bc9l-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Minimum Experience</p></div><div class="fabric-15808a6-root MuiBox-root css-4cxybv" data-fabric-component="LayoutBox"><p class="fabric-958q8r-root" data-fabric-component="BodyText">Mid-level</p></div><hr class="MuiDivider-root fabric-jcid1o-root MuiDivider-fullWidth MuiBox-root css-40h3v3" data-fabric-component="Divider"></div></div>

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