Temporary Sign Language Interpreter

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled sign language interpreters to join a flexible, on-call team. This role involves providing essential communication support for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals across various academic and non-academic settings. You will have the opportunity to mentor aspiring interpreters and engage in ongoing professional development. If you are passionate about fostering inclusivity and have a strong command of American Sign Language, this position offers a rewarding chance to make a meaningful impact in the community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Deaf culture in a post-secondary educational setting.
• Provisional license from NCITLB or pending EIPA test results.

Responsibilities

• Provide sign language accommodations for all activities on campus.
• Mentor interns and prepare for interpreting assignments.

Skills

American Sign Language (ASL)

Cued Speech

Oral Transliterating

Signed English

Interpreting Skills

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program

Tools

Interpreting Equipment

Job description

The Temporary ASL Interpreter Pool is intended for qualified applicants to be called upon for appointments on an as-needed basis of limited duration. By applying to this pooled position, applicants are not applying for a specific position. Instead, applicants are submitting an application to be considered for temporary, on-call, and some regularly anticipated needs that may arise to serve our students, staff, faculty, and visitors in both the classroom and at events.

The individual(s) in this position is responsible for providing sign language accommodations under the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and NC State University policies. Sign language interpreters facilitate communication between Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, DeafBlind and hearing consumers. To facilitate communication, interpreters use American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English, Contact sign, Oral Transliterating, and/or Cued Speech. Interpreters must be able to adjust to a broad range of consumer needs and preferences and work comfortably with a wide spectrum of interpreting services which requires a high degree of linguistic, cognitive and technical skill. Interpreters must be able to accurately convey the register, tone, intent and content of the consumer’s message.

Position Information

Work Schedule: Flexible: Monday-Friday, 8am-10pm (2-15 hours a week on an as needed basis). Interpreters will need to clock in and out for each assignment.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide sign language accommodations for all activities (academic as well as non-academic) on NC State campus.
• Prepare for interpreting assignments by learning new terminology and course material, as needed.
• Provide interpreting services for trainings, workshops, community awareness activities, and other community services as required or assigned.
• Mentor interns from local and regional Interpreter Training programs.
• Attend staff meetings; assist in preparing needed reports for their specific area.
• Foster and maintain interpreting competence through ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster the delivery of effective services.
• Stay abreast of evolving language use and trends in the profession of interpreting as well as in the American Deaf community.
• Facilitate communication, both receptively and expressively, between members of the postsecondary community who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind and hearing members.
• Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).
• Assess individual situations to determine the linguistic and cultural needs of each student who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind, related to language preferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree with demonstrated experience and knowledge of Deaf culture within the post-secondary educational environment.
• Provisional license from NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License Board) or pending EIPA (Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment) test results to obtain provisional licensure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or BEI (Board for Evaluation of Interpreters) Certification.
• Full license from NCITLB (North Carolina Interpreter and Transliterator License).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Interpreter Training Program.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.