Interpreter I
Company: International Rescue Committee
Location: Wichita
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's
worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety,
education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by
conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert
Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international
humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more
than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive,
reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A
force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by
restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a
solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in
positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for
a better future. The Interpreter provides in-person and/or remote
interpretation to facilitate, with accuracy, impartiality, and
confidentiality, the language needs of Limited English Proficient
(LEP) individuals and their service providers. Activities include
providing professional interpretation services, use of software to
track assignments, and occasional trainings and assessments.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential interpretation to
LEP individuals and service providers in a variety of settings,
including clinics, hospitals, schools, community-based
organizations, and government agencies. Services may be rendered
in-person, via telephone, videoconference, or other virtual means.
• Track assignments and work hours within designated software. •
Participate in trainings and assessments. • May support special
projects and initiatives. • Other duties as assigned. Job
Requirements: Education and Certifications: • High school diploma
strongly preferred. • Interpretation certification preferred. Work
Experience: • Relevant professional interpretation experience
preferred. • Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant
populations strongly preferred. Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
• Ability to build trust with clients, colleagues, and partners. •
Proficient in English, both spoken and written. • Spoken
proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is required;
including but not limited to Spanish, French, Arabic, Burmese
(Chin, Matu, Rohingya, Karen, Karenni, Tedim), Kirundi,
Kinyarwanda, Somali, Farsi, Dari, Pashto, Swahili, Amharic,
Tigrinya, Nepali, Russian, Kunama, Afar, Sango, Dinka, Lingala,
Oromo, Kurdish, Vietnamese, Korean, Urdu, and Hindi. • Attention to
detail and accuracy in work product. • Basic computer skills
(Microsoft Office). • Reliable transportation to appointment
locations. Working Environment: • A combination of standard office
environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service
delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities. • May
require occasional weekend and/or evening work. Compensation:( Pay
Range: $18 - $19 ) Posted pay ranges apply to US-based candidates.
Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job
type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by
work location, individual candidate experience and skills relative
to the defined job requirements. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All
International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core
values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for
Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service,
Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the
IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of
Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection
from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive
measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to
take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm
occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical
reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the
best possible services to our clients. Cookies:
https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits: We
offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In
the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid
time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance
starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and
vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter
costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested
matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance
Program which is available to our staff and their families to
support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health
struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit
without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion,
sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability
or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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