Interpreter Mentoring & Advancement Program (IMAP)

William Woods University; New York (NY); Remote; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned university seeks experienced sign language interpreters to mentor emerging professionals in a flexible, remote-friendly role. Mentors will guide mentees through structured feedback and professional growth, fostering ethical decision-making and language fluency.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of interpreting experience.
• Prior mentoring, teaching, or supervising experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with each assigned mentee for approximately 1 hour.
• Provide structured feedback on interpreting samples.
• Assist mentees in setting and achieving professional goals.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Feedback Skills

Education

National certification (RID, BEI, or equivalent)

Job description

Department: School of Humanities

Reports To: Assistant Professor of Interpreting/Interpretation Studies in ASL-English

Job Type: Part-time, exempt position

General Description:

The Interpreter Mentoring & Advancement Program (IMAP) seeks experienced and certified sign language interpreters to serve as mentors to emerging professionals. This role is ideal for dedicated interpreters passionate about supporting mentees' growth through structured weekly meetings, skills feedback, and professional guidance.

Mentors will work under contract and receive a stipend per mentee. The position is flexible, remote-friendly, and designed for interpreters who want to give back to the field through meaningful one-on-one mentoring relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet weekly with each assigned mentee (approximately 1 hour/week).
• Provide structured feedback on interpreting samples (e.g., via GoReact, Zoom recordings, or live observations).
• Assist mentees in setting and achieving professional goals.
• Support development of ethical decision-making, language fluency, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with IMAP leadership to monitor progress and report concerns or highlights.
• Maintain records of meetings, goals, and outcomes.
• Attend occasional remote mentor check-ins or training sessions.

Position Requirements:

• National certification (RID, BEI, or equivalent) in good standing.
• At least 5 years of interpreting experience.
• Prior mentoring, teaching, or supervising experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and feedback skills.
• Ability to support diverse learners respectfully and culturally responsively.
• Reliable internet access and tools for virtual meetings and feedback.

Work Schedule:

Meet weekly with each mentee for approximately one hour.