ASL Onsite Community Interpreter in Vancouver WA

MINDLINK RESOURCES LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning Center access

LinguistLink feedback cycles

Job summary

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated ASL Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Non-Profit clients in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area. This role includes onsite interpretation at client sites and occasional remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Most of our ASL projects are simultaneous. Requirements include a minimum of 3 years of professional interpreting experience, high-level ASL fluency, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified ASL language proficiency.
• High-level fluency in ASL.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.
• Preferred: Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
• Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver a must.
• Most ASL meetings are in-person!

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate ASL interpretation during school meetings and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Skills

ASL fluency

Interpreting experience

Cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Education

60-hour interpreter training

CCHI/NB MCI/RID/NAJIT/Oregon certificate

Tools

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Description

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 occasional remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments. Most of our ASL projects are simultaneous.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate ASL interpretation during school meetings and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Qualifications

• Required:Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party ASL language proficiency.
• High-level fluency in ASL.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.
• Preferred:Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program.
• Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation.
• Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver a must.
• Most ASL meetings are in-person!

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.

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.