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Part-Time Peer Interpreter (5 Student Positions Available)

Position Number: 6460322
Location: Danvers, MA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Part-Time Peer Interpreter (5 Student Positions Available) Location: Danvers/Lynn, MA Category: Student Employment Posted On: Mon Jul 28 2025 Job Description:
Part-Time Peer Interpreter (5 Student Positions Available)

Position offered pending successful completion of free Peer Interpreter Training (evaluated for academic credit towards program through Credit for Prior Learning) followed by Employment as a Peer Interpreter

Campus Location: Lynn, Danvers

Grant funded, non-benefited position

SALARY: $17.33/hr.

Work Schedule will be divided into two sections that are as follows:

Pre-Employment Free Training Schedule: The course format includes four video conference sessions via Zoom and four in-person sessions on campus, with the following schedule:

August 11 - 14 (Zoom 9AM - 12:30PM)
August 18 - 21 (Lynn Campus 9AM - 1PM)
Total hours: 30 hours

Post-Training Peer Interpreting Schedule:

10 Hours per week TBD.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Upon successful completion of the Peer Interpreting Training Program, Peer Interpreters assist with college departments, events, and other venues as needed by interpreting for Spanish-speaking students and their families. The work involves oral translation from Spanish to English or Haitian Creole to English and from English to Spanish or English to Haitian Creole. Fosters seamless communication among students, faculty, staff, and administrators from various linguistic backgrounds. Performs duties with linguistic proficiency, cultural understanding, and ethical integrity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Interpret from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English or from English to Haitian Creole and from Haitian Creole to English during College events, e.g. Registration Events, Information Sessions, Open Houses, Orientations, Commencements, Community Events, College Departments
Assists Spanish- and/or Haitian Creole-speaking students and their families with the school enrollment process as needed
Serves as liaison between NSCC and Spanish- and/or Haitian Creole-speaking groups and organizations in the community.
Through interpreting services, assists school staff in understanding and appreciating the Hispanic and Haitian culture.
Performs other related work as required.

Job Requirements:

Successful completion of Peer Interpreter Training
Commitment to up to 10 hours per week as a Peer Interpreter
Demonstrate linguistic proficiency in interpreting between languages (Spanish/English and/or Haitian Creole/Spanish/English).
Apply cultural competency to navigate diverse contexts respectfully.
Employ various interpreting techniques effectively in real-world scenarios.
Facilitate clear and meaningful communication between parties.
Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to participate in Interpreting Training schedule: Mornings; August 11 - August 21, 2025
Ability to participate in Capstone Event: Commencement 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Friday May 22nd, 2026
Analyze communication challenges and adapt interpreting strategies accordingly. Pursue continuous improvement.
If a current English Language learner, successful completion of LNG 104 or equivalent
Successful completion of intermediate Spanish CLEP test and/or Haitian Creole BYU/NYU test or in-person interview with the program coordinator or Director
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:
North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affirmative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: TitleIX@northshore.edu

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: Employee_Accom@northshore.edu
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