Remote & On-Call Sign Language Interpreter

Opt For Healthy Living; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 62,267 - 103,278; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

A university in Long Beach is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The role involves interpreting in various settings, providing culturally sensitive services, and building effective relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in diverse interpreting modalities, a solid understanding of Deaf Culture, and a commitment to equity in communication. This is a temporary on-call position, offering flexible hours with a salary range of $45.20 to $74.97 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of volunteer or paid experience is preferred.
• Ability to work across various sign modalities from ASL to Signed English.
• Flexibility to transition between in-person and remote interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication access by interpreting verbal information.
• Convey messages accurately in various sign formats.
• Build effective relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Sign language proficiency

Excellent listening skills

Cultural sensitivity

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of an Interpreter Training Program (ITP)

4-year degree in Deaf Studies or related field

Job description

A university in Long Beach is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The role involves interpreting in various settings, providing culturally sensitive services, and building effective relationships. The ideal candidate will have experience in diverse interpreting modalities, a solid understanding of Deaf Culture, and a commitment to equity in communication. This is a temporary on-call position, offering flexible hours with a salary range of $45.20 to $74.97 per hour.