What are the responsibilities and job description for the [KOTRA] Korean-English Interpreter position at Korea Business Center(KOTRA)?
KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency) is a government agency established to promote trade and investment for Korea.
KOTRA Washington is seeking qualified Korean-English interpreters to support the Korea Defense Innovation Cluster's U.S. Market Expansion Initiative, held in conjunction with the 2026 AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition.
Please review the position’s duties/responsibilities carefully and apply.
(1) Application Process
- Submit Resume (Korean/English) via: oongch@kotra.or.kr
- Job Field: Defense Industry / General Affairs
- Application Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026
- Resume Review: First come, first served
- Interview Schedule: Candidates will be contacted individually upon resume review
- For further inquiries: Contact to oongch@kotra.or.kr
(2) Description
Provide bilingual (Korean-English) interpretation and operational communication support for the Korean defense delegation during the 2026 AUSA Exhibition and official business meetings.
(3) Core responsibilities
- Interpret for business meetings and official sessions with partner organizations and industry stakeholders
- Deliver clear and accurate explanations of company brochures, technical specifications, and product features to prospective partners
- Note down key takeaway points and contact details during meetings to support post-event follow-up
- Handle dynamic, on-the-spot communication needs for delegation leadership during transport and official itineraries
- Assist delegation members with venue navigation, schedule coordination, and interaction with event organizers
(4) Basic Qualifications
- Must be able to work in the U.S. legally
- Language: Full Professional Proficiency in English and Korean, both written and spoken (is understood as the ability to speak and write the language with clients and stakeholders with a rich and appropriate vocabulary, a clear and fluent rhythm with little or no hesitations, little or no mistakes with regards to spelling, vocabulary, grammar or syntax, and with minimal accent)
- Can work under varying work pressures and strong desire to work in collaborative environment
- Candidates who have relevant experiences experience in business meeting/seminar interpretation are preferred
(5) Details
- Work Dates: Monday, October 12, 2026 – Wednesday, October 14, 2026 (3 days)(Detailed schedules and transit routes will be provided to selected candidates.)
- Compensation: $350 / day
- Job Type: Part time job / Short-Term Contract
(6) Posting period : 2026.08.25. ~ 2026.9.1.
Pay: $350.00 per day
Work Location: In person
Salary : $350