Freelance American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter- Non Certified

ContextGlobal Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; 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. seeks ASL interpreters to support clients across the Washington Metropolitan area, including schools, government agencies, corporate, and community settings.

Interpreters facilitate communication between ASL and English, understand cultural and linguistic differences, and adapt to diverse environments. Pre-employment screenings may apply, and assignments span DC, MD, and Northern Virginia. Interviews and screenings are conducted in ASL and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language and English voicing required.
• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program; accredited programs preferred.
• At least two years of experience as an ASL interpreter.
• Proficient signing and voicing skills.
• Strong knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ASL fluency

English voicing

Interpreter training

Experience as ASL interpreter

ASL/Deaf culture knowledge

Education

Interpreter Training Program completion

Job description

ContextGlobal is seeking 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

• Fluency in American Sign Language and English voicing
• Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (graduates of accredited programs preferred)
• At least two years of experience as an ASL interpreter
• Proficient signing and voicing skills
• Strong knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture

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

Depending on the assignment, the successful candidate may be required to complete:

• 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.