Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Tampa, Florida

Sorenson Communications, LLC; Canada; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Sign Language Interpreters for its expanding Video Relay Service. This part-time role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential interpreting services between American Sign Language and spoken English. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for continued education, you will enhance your skills while making a significant impact in communication access for Deaf individuals. Join a team that values innovation, accuracy, and commitment to customer service, and help bridge the communication gap every day.

Benefits

401K plans with employer contribution

Certification reimbursement up to 100%

Flexible work schedule

Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage

CEUs available

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret between ASL and spoken English effectively.
• 3 years of experience as an interpreter preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services.
• Maintain compliance with national and local certification requirements.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Interpreting skills

Customer service skills

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time

Job Category: Interpreting

Requisition Number: SIGNL009198

Posted: February 20, 2025

Type: Part-Time

Locations

VRS Tampa Bay, FL
1 North Dale Mabry Hwy Suite 1020
Tampa, FL 33609, USA

Salary Range: $25-$60 (depending on location, education, and certifications)

Hours Requirement: 10 hours minimum of interpreting services required per month (at leadership's discretion).

Shifts: Available hours are Monday-Saturday, 7am-7pm MT. If selected and hired you will initially be asked to work at least one shift either Monday, Friday or Saturday.

• Premium shifts offered to boost hourly wage
• Earn CEUs
• Opportunity for annual certification, testing and membership/licensure reimbursement up to 100% based on average hours worked
• 401K plans with employer contribution
• No scripts
• Company-wide Network
  • Transfer and visiting interpreter opportunities to any of the centers across the US and Canada
• Ability to pass our required skills assessment
• A high school diploma or GED
• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree (preferred, but not required)
• 3 years’ experience working as an interpreter (preferred, but not required)
• Ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, highly regulated and customer service-focused environment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools and to handle other computer components

Sorenson Communications is expanding our Video Relay Service. As a result, we are seeking Interpreters to provide Sign-to-Voice and Voice-to-Sign interpreting services. Full and part-time positions are available in the US and in Canada.

• Effectively interpret between American Sign Language (ASL) and spoken English
• Maintain compliance with any national, state, or local licensure and/or certification requirements
• Demonstrate compliance with Sorenson standards and policies, FCC regulations and the RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Demonstrate compliance with Sorenson Communications attendance policy
• Accurately complete assigned tasks/duties, projects and paperwork promptly and within approved guidelines
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of the VRS industry
• Quickly learn and implement new and changing technologies
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Work effectively in an environment with oversight, including call monitoring and evaluations
• Enhance interpreting skills through continued education training
• Willingness to complete additional duties and assignments on an ongoing basis

About Us

Sorenson Communications is committed to connecting people every day through communications access 24/7/365. Our customers rely on us and our innovative technology to quickly deliver accuracy in every conversation. We are industry leaders because our customers sense our passion, care, and commitment. This dedication extends to our workplace.

Sorenson Communications, LLC. offers Video Relay Service (VRS), which gives Deaf individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) and hearing people the option to communicate in their preferred language - either ASL or spoken English or Spanish. Sorenson also provides onsite and remote interpreting services between English and various other world languages.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Sorenson Communications is an EOE, Disability/Age Employer.