Somali and Swahili Language Interpreter

Starting Pay: $19/hr

Are you multilingual in English, Somali and Swahili? If so, apply today As the Somali and Swahili Language Interpreter with Turning Stone Enterprises, your primary responsibility will be facilitating communication between Somali and/or Swahili and English-speaking team members. This position will require the ability to interpret accurately in both the simultaneous and consecutive modes. Listening/comprehending and speaking from English to Somali and/or Swahili and vice versa will be required.

What we value:

• Positive team members who are passionate to learn, energetic to hit the ground running and willing to grow in a professional, team-oriented environment with a focus on guest service.
• We offer support for a successful journey, including hands-on training and opportunities to advance your career.

Why choose Turning Stone Enterprises?

• Paid time off
• Variety of schedules
• Tuition assistance
• Career-building professional development
• Discounts from dining to fuel to concerts
• Team Member appreciation events
• Quality healthcare and dental benefits
• A robust 401k retirement plan
• Dealer School
• Finance Scholarship Program

What will you do as the Somali and Swahili Language Interpreter?

• Provide language services and facilitate effective communication between leaders, team members, and guests of Turning Stone Enterprises. Interpret between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents, speaking tempos and personalities.
• Relay concepts, emotions, intentions, and ideas between languages. Impart thought, purpose, spirit, and tone of speakers from source language into target language and vice versa.
• Attend conferences and meetings and act as official translator to mediate discussion.
• Convert written materials from other language as identified by appropriate parties into English or vice versa, such as information packets, publications, guidebooks, web pages, trainings, or letters.
• Interpret both technical terminology and conversational language.
• Read aloud documents in a language other than that in which they were written.
• Identify terms and words with conflicting meanings to determine which alternative provides clarity and reflects the original purpose of the message.
• Verify, modify and edit translations to compensate for discrepancies in technical terms and to guarantee that the final content is consistent with original material.

To be successful as the Somali and Swahili Language Interpreter you'll need:

• A proven proficiency in the English and Somali and/or Swahili language; comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Excellent listening, retention, and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation.
• Education or work experience in language-related fields such as teaching, language assessment, translation or interpretation preferred.
• Excellent organizational, evaluation, assessment, collaboration, teamwork, relationship management and decision-making skills.

Who We Are:

We are Turning Stone Enterprises, a dynamic organization with a diverse range of business operations. Among our prominent offerings is the Turning Stone Resort Casino, a recipient of the prestigious Best of New York Gaming Resort award for an impressive six consecutive years. Complementing this flagship property, we operate satellite casinos like YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino, and The Lake House at Sylvan Beach. Beyond gaming and hospitality, our portfolio extends to encompass convenience stores, government contracting technology firms, and a fully integrated cannabis operation that encompasses cultivation, manufacturing, and retail, among other ventures.

Why You Will Appreciate Us:

We pride ourselves on offering an extensive array of benefits designed to enhance the well-being and professional development of our team members. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, providing you with peace of mind regarding your health. We support your financial future with a robust 401(k) plan and offer the security of life insurance coverage.

Our commitment to work-life balance and family support is demonstrated through our team member assistance programs. You'll also enjoy our paid time-off program, which includes paid holidays. At Turning Stone Enterprises, your wellness is a priority, and we offer various wellness programs to ensure you're at your best.

In addition, we understand the importance of career growth. Our career path planning and continuing education initiatives are tailored to assist team members in achieving their professional aspirations. Join us at Turning Stone Enterprises, where professionalism meets friendliness, and together, we'll embark on a journey of growth and success. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you to our team.