ASL Interpreter

ORBIS Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization is seeking an experienced ASL Interpreter based in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of interpreting experience in federal settings, excellent ASL-to-English skills, and a US Citizenship with Secret Security Clearance. Responsibilities include providing accurate interpretation services, mentoring fellow interpreters, and working in technical environments. This role offers both part-time and full-time opportunities with potential travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of specialized interpreting experience in federal settings.
• 7+ years in staff or Designated interpreter roles for management clients.
• 5+ years certified experience in technical environments.
• US Citizen with Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience with solving complex ethical issues involving multiple issues and job areas.
• US Citizen with Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate simultaneous ASL- English interpretation.
• Maintain adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Team professionally and provide peer mentorship to fellow interpreters.
• Study clients' roles and vocabulary to get up to speed quickly in a fast-paced, highly technical environment requiring sensitive stakeholder management at all levels.
• Render services as part of a contract team supporting NAVSEA at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY). Occasionally provide services at other sites within 50 miles of WNY.
• Deliver support in-person and occasionally virtually, with potential for domestic and foreign travel.

Skills

Simultaneous ASL-English interpretation

Problem-solving with ethical considerations

Strong ASL-to-English interpreting skills

RID CPC

Ethical decision making

US Citizen

Travel readiness

Education

BA/BS or MA/MS Degree in ASL Interpretation

Job description

ASL Interpreter

Washington, DC

Looking for Part-Time and Full time employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate simultaneous ASL- English interpretation.
• Maintain adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct: CPC - Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (rid.org)
• Team professionally and provide peer mentorship to fellow interpreters at the site.
• Study clients' roles and vocabulary to get up to speed quickly in a fast-paced, highly technical environment requiring sensitive stakeholder management at all levels.
• Render services as part of a contract team supporting NAVSEA at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY). Occasionally provide services at other sites within 50 miles of WNY.
• Deliver support in-person and occasionally virtually, with potential for domestic and foreign travel.

Requirements

• 7+ years of specialized interpreting experience in federal settings.
• 7+ years in staff interpreter roles, ongoing roles (2-5 days per week), or Designated interpreter roles for clients who hold management positions.
• 5+ years certified experience in technical environments.
• Strong ASL-to-English interpreting skills.
• Experience with solving complex ethical issues involving consideration of multiple issues and job areas
• US Citizen with Secret Security Clearance

Preferred

• BA/BS or MA/MS Degree in ASL Interpretation
• Familiarity with and strong receptive skills for clients who use Signing Exact English (SEE).
• 7+ years of experience interpreting STEM content in cleared DoD settings.