Freelance ASL Interpreter (On-Site), Washington, DC

ContextGlobal Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Net 30 payments

Direct deposit

Tailored job assignments

Job summary

ContextGlobal, Inc. is seeking on-site ASL interpreters to support our clients across Washington, DC, performing assignments at client sites in the District.

We hire both certified and non-certified interpreters. Certification (RID, NAD IV/V, or BEI) is matched to assignments that require it; skilled non-certified interpreters are welcome for non-certified assignments. Pay is competitive with Net 30, direct deposit, and tailored assignments.

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 educational, corporate, and community vocabulary, 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

Interpreting experience

Signing skills

Deaf culture knowledge

Education

Interpreter Training Program

Job description

ContextGlobal is seeking on‑site ASL interpreters to support our clients across Washington, DC. This is an in‑person position. All assignments are performed on location at client sites in the District.

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

Certification

We are hiring both certified and non-certified interpreters. Certified interpreters (RID, NAD IV or V, or a BEI equivalent) are matched to assignments that require certification, and skilled non-certified interpreters are welcome for assignments that do not.

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 educational, corporate, and community vocabulary, ASL, and Deaf culture

Core Competencies

• Ethical decision‑making
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of educational, corporate, and/or community vocabulary
• Strong understanding of cultural and linguistic differences between communities
• Self‑motivated, well‑organized, and dependable with paperwork and timekeeping
• Adherence to the RID Code of Professional Conduct

Pay

Competitive rates, based on experience and certification. Net 30 payments, direct deposit.

Pre‑Employment Screenings

Community assignments do not require clearance. To work within schools, you will need to complete the appropriate clearance process, including fingerprinting, background clearance, and a possible drug test and training videos. This clearance is not required to interpret with us as an on‑site interpreter, but completing it opens more assignments to you. Where costs are involved, ContextGlobal reimburses them once you are cleared, with an invoice and a valid copy of the receipt of payment.

Benefits and Perks

• Net 30 payments
• Direct deposit
• Tailored job assignments (no blast emails)

Work Location

On‑site, in person, at client locations in Washington, DC.

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.

Interviews and screenings will be conducted in ASL and spoken English.