Linguava Interpreters Inc

Join the Mission: Linguist Recruiter

Location: Portland, OR (Hybrid)

Reports To: Interpreter Relations Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time / Non-Exempt

The Vision: A Seat at the Table for Every Patient

At Linguava, we believe healthcare is a universal right. We are passionate about giving patients a "seat at the table" in their own care, regardless of the language they speak or sign. We aren't just providing interpretation; we are bridging the gap between life-saving medical expertise and the humans who need it most.

The Role: Linguist Recruiter

The Linguist Recruiter plays a critical role in ensuring Linguava has a robust and responsive network of linguists to meet client language demands across onsite, translation, over-the-phone, and video remote interpreting service lines. This position is responsible for leading full-cycle recruitment efforts to identify, and onboard qualified linguists. Working cross-functionally with scheduling, quality assurance, and compliance teams, the Linguist Recruiter ensures the consistent availability of professional linguists aligned with organizational standards and client needs.

What You'll Do

Linguist Recruitment & Onboarding

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts to attract and engage qualified freelance linguists in response to client language requirements and service area gaps.

• Regularly analyze linguist coverage data and language needs reports to guide recruitment priorities and optimize sourcing strategies.

• Source candidates through job boards, social media, industry events, professional linguist associations, and community organizations.

• Review linguist resumes to assess experience, credentials, and language proficiency.

• Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate communication skills, cultural competency, and suitability for interpreting or translating.

• Administer or coordinate language proficiency assessments through approved evaluators.

• Negotiate linguist rates based on experience, market standards, and internal guidelines.

• Facilitate onboarding processes including orientation, systems access, and industry standards review.
  
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Collect and maintain all required documentation for newly contracted linguists, including signed agreements, certifications, proof of credentials, and compliance records.

• Coordinate and process background checks and federal exclusion verifications.

• Ensure accurate and organized records of all interpreter onboarding documents.
  
  

Strategic Recruitment & Process Improvement

• Monitor recruitment metrics and conversion rates to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing methods and identify process improvements.

• Develop innovative strategies to recruit linguists for languages of limited diffusion (LLD) and hard-to-source regions.

• Work cross functionally to ensure linguist availability aligns with real-time service demands.

• Maintain a strong pipeline of linguist candidates for current and future needs.
  
  

Industry Engagement & Relationship Building

• Cultivate lasting relationships with linguists and prospective candidates to foster long-term engagement.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with industry associations to stay connected with evolving standards, talent networks, and advocacy efforts.

• Develop relationships with community organizations across Oregon to promote the interpreting profession and cultivate interest in the field. 

• Stay informed on industry trends, credentialing requirements, and best practices in linguist sourcing and workforce development.

• Represent Linguava at industry events, job fairs, and community outreach initiatives.
  
  

Expanded Functions

• Support internal projects related to retention, workforce planning, and linguist engagement.

• Contribute to cross-departmental initiatives aimed at improving linguist service quality and client satisfaction.

• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Who You Are

You are a relationship-driven recruiter who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys connecting talented professionals with meaningful work. You bring a thoughtful, organized approach to recruiting and understand the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity in the language services field.

You likely bring:

• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to hiring and onboarding

• An understanding of linguist credentialing processes and standards, ideally within the language services or interpreting industry

• Familiarity with language access regulations and the role interpreters play in healthcare and community settings

• Knowledge of background screening practices and contractor compliance requirements

• A working understanding of labor laws and contractor classification related to independent interpreters

• Awareness of interpreter training programs and educational pathways that support the development of language professionals

You are skilled at:

• Building and managing strong talent pipelines, especially for languages of limited diffusion

• Using data and insights to guide recruiting decisions and improve hiring outcomes

• Conducting thoughtful interviews and building trusted relationships with candidates and hiring managers

• Solving recruiting challenges creatively while maintaining high standards

• Staying organized and managing multiple priorities in a high-volume recruiting environment

• Using tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and web-based recruiting platforms

• Communicating clearly and professionally in both written and verbal interactions

• Representing your organization at job fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach efforts

• Leveraging social media and employer branding to attract diverse talent

You also:

• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments where priorities can shift quickly

• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively across teams

• Stay calm and solutions-focused when navigating high-pressure situations

• Build meaningful connections with candidates from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds

• Are open to local travel and occasional regional travel for recruiting events and community engagement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, with a focus on high volume or specialized sourcing

• Preferred: 1+ year experience recruiting in the language services industry or within multicultural/multilingual communities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business, or a related field – or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

• Demonstrated commitment to language access, cultural inclusion, and community impact.

Why Linguava?

We strive to be the go-to company where linguists take pride in their profession and employees are excited to show up. If you want to work for a premier choice in healthcare where your work has a direct impact on health equity, we want to hear from you.