Freelance American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter- NIC Certified

ContextGlobal Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates

Net 30 payments

Direct deposit

Tailored assignments matched to your技能

Job summary

ContextGlobal, Inc. is seeking NIC certified ASL interpreters to support clients across the Washington Metropolitan area, including schools, government agencies, corporate, and community settings.

Role involves facilitating communication between ASL and English, understanding cultural differences, and upholding professional and ethical standards. Preferred qualifications include a related bachelor’s degree or completion of an accredited Interpreter Training Program.

Qualifications

• NIC certification required and current
• Fluency in ASL and English voicing essential
• Minimum two years of ASL interpretation experience

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation between ASL and English across educational, corporate, government and community settings
• Facilitate effective communication and bridge cultural/linguistic differences as needed
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in line with RID Code of Professional Conduct

Skills

NIC Certification

ASL fluency

English voicing

Interpreting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Interpreter Training Program completion (preferred)

Job description

ContextGlobal is seeking NIC Certified ASL interpreters to provide support to clients across the Washington Metropolitan area, including schools, government agencies, corporate, and community settings.

Role Expectations

• Provide effective communication facilitation between multiple parties, working to and from ASL and English
• Understand cultural and linguistic differences between communities and respond accordingly

Required Qualifications

• Active National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
• Fluency in American Sign Language and English voicing
• At least two years of experience as an ASL interpreter
• Proficient signing and voicing skills
• Strong knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Completion of an accredited Interpreter Training Program

Core Competencies

• Ethical decision-making
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of educational, corporate, and/or community vocabulary
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and dependable with paperwork and timekeeping
• Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct

Pre-Employment Screenings

• TB screening
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Drug test

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive rates
• Net 30 payments
• Direct deposit
• Tailored assignments matched to your skills (no blast emails)

Locations: DC, MD, and Northern Virginia. Interviews and screenings are conducted in ASL and spoken English.

About ContextGlobal

ContextGlobal, Inc. is a language service provider delivering top-tier translation, interpreting, and consulting services to a select clientele in the Washington Metropolitan area. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies and government organizations. We are quality-focused, customer-first, and committed to building a diverse and highly qualified team.