American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter (Onsite)

VECRA, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical and dental

Job summary

VECRA, Inc. is seeking an ASL interpreter for an on-site role in Bethesda, MD. This position involves providing interpreting, transliterating, and communication access for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing personnel in technical settings.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience and valid RID certification, ensuring effective communication across diverse environments. A competitive benefits package is offered to full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional ASL interpreting experience.
• Current RID certification (required).
• Fluency in ASL and English, including technical and fast-paced dialogue.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site ASL interpreting for meetings and trainings.
• Deliver interpreting in various sign modalities as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards.

Skills

ASL interpreting experience

RID certification

Fluency in ASL and English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Completion of Interpreter Training Program

Job description

Job Description

VECRA, Inc. is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter for an on‑site role providing interpreting, transliterating, and communication access for Deaf and Hard‑of‑Hearing personnel in technical and professional environments.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Provide on-site ASL interpreting for meetings, trainings, briefings, and daily workplace communication.
• Deliver interpreting in ASL, PSE, MCE, Contact Sign, Tactile Sign, or oral transliteration as needed.
• Accurately convey tone, nuance, and intent in both sign‑to‑voice and voice‑to‑sign.
• Participate in team interpreting for sessions exceeding 30 minutes.
• Respond to urgent requests.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional interpreting standards.
• Provide advance confirmation of interpreter name/certifications for scheduled assignments.
• Communicate promptly about delays, emergencies, or coverage needs.

Qualifications and Required Skills

• Minimum 3 years of professional ASL interpreting experience.
• Current RID certification (required).
• Fluency in ASL and English, including technical and fast‑paced dialogue.
• Ability to interpret effectively across diverse communication modes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for DoD facility access. Strong reliability, professionalism, and communication skills.

PREFERRED

• Prior government, military, or technical interpreting experience.
• Existing CAC badge (not required but a plus).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Interpretation, Deaf Studies, Linguistics, Education, Communication, or a related field.
• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or equivalent formal ASL interpreter education strongly preferred.
• Candidates with RID certification and 3+ years of professional interpreting experience may qualify in lieu of a degree.

Other

• Work hours: Primarily Tuesday‑Thursday, occasional Mondays, 7:30 am–2:30 pm.
• Short‑notice coverage: Must be available for urgent requests with less than 48 hours' notice.
• Req type: Nationwide.
• Location: NSWCCD – West Bethesda, MD (9500 MacArthur Blvd).
• Job type: Contract.
• License/Certification: National and/or local certification (required).

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees to include paid holidays, paid time off, medical and dental.

Equal Opportunity Statement

VECRA, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. VECRA is committed to administering all employment and personnel actions based on merit and free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Drug‑Free Workplace

VECRA maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.