Responsibilities
- Provide accurate ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpretation for one-on-one interactions, group settings, and virtual or in-person meetings.
- Facilitate communication in a variety of settings, including but not limited to education, healthcare, legal proceedings, and community services.
- Utilize Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and other technologies to deliver high-quality remote interpretation services when required.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards outlined by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID Code of Professional Conduct).
- Work collaboratively with Deaf individuals, colleagues, and organizational personnel to deliver seamless communication.
- Perform other language support tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of professional ASL interpreting experience in one or more relevant fields (e.g., education, medical, community, or legal).
- Must hold one or more of the following professional certifications: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification. Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification. Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification, or equivalent.
- Fluency in ASL and English, with exceptional comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.
- Thorough understanding of the Deaf culture, and the ability to engage with the Deaf community effectively and respectfully.
- Strong ability to manage complex or sensitive communication exchanges with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
- Physical stamina and mental focus for extended interpreting sessions in both remote and in-person environments.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, social awareness, and sensitivity to cultural nuances.
- Familiarity with virtual interpreting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or VRI tools) for remote assignments.
- Must pass a background check and comply with additional client or project-specific screenings during employment as required.
- Travel availability to support on-site assignments when needed.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related field is strongly preferred.
- Experience interpreting in high-profile or specialized fields (e.g., federal courts, higher education, or corporate environments).
- Knowledge of tactile interpreting (e.g., for Deaf-Blind clients).
- Fluency in an additional spoken language (e.g., Spanish, French, Mandarin) alongside ASL.
Additional Information
- Must be able to be on-call, Interpreter will be notified within 48 hours of potential jobs.
- Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
- Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
- Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
- May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
- May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.
