Certified ASL Interpreter - Remote/On-Site Per-Assignment

CLFC Healthcare and Communications; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is building a Maryland roster of certified American Sign Language interpreters for government assignments, delivered in person or by video. Work spans public meetings, agency appointments, trainings and formal proceedings, with long/high-stakes tasks done in teams.

Independent contractor work lets you choose assignments, on-site or video, within Maryland. This roster targets experienced interpreters in Maryland or the Washington area seeking well-paid

Qualifications

• Current national certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI and CT, or CSC).
• Compliance with Maryland sign language interpreter licensing requirement when it takes effect on January 1, 2028. CLFC supports you through the application.
• Professional interpreting experience in community or government settings, in both directions and holding register in formal settings.
• For video assignments: reliable high-speed internet, a camera and lighting that show signing clearly, and a private workspace.
• If you take on-site assignments: reliable transportation to assignment locations in Maryland.
• Adherence to the NAD‑RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Interpret between spoken English and American Sign Language in public meetings, agency appointments, employee meetings, trainings and formal proceedings.
• Match the consumer's preferred mode, including signed English and transliteration, and voice signed communication into spoken English accurately and in register.
• Deliver video remote and virtual meeting assignments with stable video and audio, and reconnect quickly if a session drops.
• Work in a team of two on long, technical or high-stakes assignments.
• Stay neutral and accurate in every setting, keep everything learned on an assignment confidential, and handle preparation materials securely.
• Confirm acceptance promptly, tell CLFC as early as possible if you can no longer cover a confirmed assignment, and submit your assignment record and invoice promptly.

Skills

Community/government interpreting

Video remote setup

Code of Conduct familiarity

Education

NIC certification (NIC/Advanced/ Master / CI/CT / CSC)

Maryland licensing compliance

Job description

CLFC Healthcare and Communications is building a Maryland roster of certified American Sign Language interpreters for government assignments, delivered in person or by video. Work spans public meetings, agency appointments, trainings and formal proceedings, with long/high-stakes tasks done in teams.

Independent contractor work lets you choose assignments, on-site or video, within Maryland. This roster targets experienced interpreters in Maryland or the Washington area seeking well-paid