Legislative ASL Interpreter Internship

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oregon, through the Legislative Language Access Office, invites applications for an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Internship in Salem. The internship runs about three months, Jan–June 2027, with ~25 hours per week and mentorship.

You'll gain experience interpreting in a state legislative setting, including public testimony and remote proceedings, while developing skills under a dedicated mentor within LPRO's Language Access Team.

Qualifications

• Be a senior in an ASL interpreting program at a qualified educational institution.
• Strong proficiency in ASL and spoken English; familiarity with Deaf culture.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and nonpartisanship and work in a nonpartisan legislative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interpreting during public testimony and remote proceedings.
• Work with LPRO’s Language Access Team.
• Develop interpreting skills under mentorship.
• Learn about the legislative process and terminology.

Skills

ASL proficiency

Spoken English

Professional ethics

Confidentiality

Nonpartisanship

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Senior in ASL interpreting program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The State of Oregon, through the Legislative Language Access Office, invites applications for an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Internship in Salem. The internship runs about three months, Jan–June 2027, with ~25 hours per week and mentorship.

You'll gain experience interpreting in a state legislative setting, including public testimony and remote proceedings, while developing skills under a dedicated mentor within LPRO's Language Access Team.