ASL Onsite Community Interpreter

Mindlink Resources, LLC; Vancouver (WA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

Mindlink Resources, LLC in Vancouver, WA seeks a dedicated ASL Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across educational, local government, and non-profit clients. The role includes onsite interpretation at client sites and secure video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Collaborate with educators and administrators, maintain confidentiality, and troubleshoot basic tech issues.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party ASL language proficiency.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate ASL interpretation, especially in an educational setting.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access to ASL interpretation.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Video conferencing

Cultural responsiveness

Education

ASL interpreting certification (CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation)

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Video platforms

Job description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive ASL Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments. Currently, we have an active ASL request at Mount Hood Community College in Gresham on 6/3.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate ASL interpretation, especially in an educational setting.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Collaborate with educators, specialists, and administrators to ensure meaningful access to ASL interpretation.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party ASL language proficiency.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
• Experience in K-12 educational settings, especially with IEPs and special education services.
• Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver are given priority

Technical Requirements (for Video Interpretation)

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

Professional Development

• Access to Mindlink’s Learning Center for ongoing training.
• Participation in feedback cycles using tools like LinguistLink.
• Opportunities for certification advancement and skill development.

About Mindlink

Mindlink is a mission-driven organization committed to language access and equity in education. We believe communication is a human right and strive to create inclusive environments for all.

Diversity Policy

Mindlink welcomes all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, mental or physical disability or any other considerations under federal, state or local law.