Part-Time Peer Interpreter (6 available positions)
Employment begins after successful completion of the required Peer Interpreting Training. 6 Academic credits are awarded, which may fulfill Open, Humanities, Liberal Arts, and/or Modern Language Elective credits towards your program through Credit for Prior Learning (CPL). After each successful semester, 3 credits will be awarded for a total of 6 credits.
Campus Location: Lynn, Danvers
Grant funded, non-benefited position
SALARY: $17.30/hr.
At this time, the College is not providing sponsorships for Visas.
The Work Schedule will be divided into two sections:
Pre-Employment Required Training Schedule: The course format includes four video conference sessions via Zoom and four in-person sessions on campus, with the following schedule:
- Monday, July 27, 2026 - Thursday, July 30, 2026 (Zoom 9AM - 12:30PM)
- Monday August 3, 2026 - Thursday, August 6, 2026 (Lynn Campus 9AM - 1PM)
Total hours: 30 hours
Post-Training Peer Interpreting Schedule:
Up to 10 hours per week.
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- and Haitian Creole-speaking students and their families. The work involves oral and written translation from Spanish to English, from Haitian Creole to English, and from English to Spanish or 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 between English and Spanish or between English and Haitian Creole 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 cultures
- Select Peer Interpreters may be assigned translation assignments as needed in addition to interpreting. These Peer Interpreters will complete written translations of short to medium-length texts and flyers to ensure accuracy.
- Performs other related work as required.
Job Requirements:
- Successful completion of 100% of the required Peer Interpreter Training and related assignments
- 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.
- 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
- For Translation Track: strong written ability in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole and English.
- Ability to participate in Interpreting Training schedule: 9AM - 1PM Monday - Thursdays July 27, 2026 - August 6, 2026
- Ability to participate in program Capstone Events:
- Fall Open House (October)
- Spring Open House (March)
- 2027 Commencement (Spring 2027 graduates are ineligible to participate)
- Maintain successful academic progress during participation in the Peer Interpreting program. Degree audit will be conducted during Training to ensure eligibility.
- 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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