Intercultural Interpreters

Intercultural Interpreters

Help migrants communicate optimally with professionals at public authorities and private institutions.

For our interpreting service in Central Switzerland, we are looking for flexible and committed interpreters for the following languages, starting immediately or by arrangement:

English (native language)

Italian

Khmer (Cambodian)

Somali

Tibetan

Vietnamese

Our requirements

• You have very good knowledge of the German language (B2 Telc or Goethe certificate) and one of the languages listed above is your native language.
• You have your own migration experience, meaning you are familiar with both the concepts and structures of Switzerland and those of your country of origin.
• You reside in Central Switzerland.
• You have the INTERPRET certificate or are willing to obtain it.

We offer

• Employment on an hourly wage (assignments upon request, there is no entitlement to assignments)
• Flexible deployment options upon request for intercultural interpreting on-site
• Further training, intervisions and supervision, information events, and an annual celebration

Are you interested?

We look forward to receiving your applications with a CV, proof of German language (minimum level B2), and diplomas via email at: dolmetschdienst@caritas-zentralschweiz.ch

What is the Interpreting Service Central Switzerland?

Caritas Central Switzerland operates the Interpreting Service Central Switzerland on behalf of the Central Swiss cantons. Our intercultural interpreters and mediators translate and mediate in over 50 different languages.

We help people. Caritas Central Switzerland is a non-profit organization that recognizes and alleviates social distress in Central Switzerland. We are committed to combating poverty and promoting social and professional integration.