Freelance ASL Interpreter (On-Site), Washington, DC
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Context Global Inc
Washington, DC, US
Summary
Provide effective communication facilitation between multiple parties by interpreting between American Sign Language and English. Maintain professional standards while navigating cultural and linguistic differences in educational, corporate, and community settings.
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.
To apply, please visit
https://contextglobal.com/careers/. Interviews and screenings will be conducted in ASL and spoken English.
ContextGlobal was founded in 2005 to provide superior language services. We specialize in challenging translation and interpretation projects, services to the deaf and hard of hearing community and staffing solutions for both sectors. Our team is diverse and committed to customer success by providing high quality products, processes, and effective communication. We provide our services in a results-driven, hi-tech environment with the support of the best subject matter professionals in the industry.
Working for ContextGlobal is different. You are provided with an intellectually challenging environment, where we want you to think for yourself, yet have discipline, work ethics, drive, and a desire to make things better. We use a lot of technology; we develop technology and always challenge the status quo. Prompt, efficient and high quality communication with everyone, whether it be clients, vendors or other employees, is who we are. We take pride in “just-do-it”, and show results. ContextGlobal - expect more.
Founded
2005
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Translation and Localization
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
ContextGlobal was founded in 2005 to provide superior language services. We specialize in challenging translation and interpretation projects, services to the deaf and hard of hearing community and staffing solutions for both sectors. Our team is diverse and committed to customer success by providing high quality products, processes, and effective communication. We provide our services in a results-driven, hi-tech environment with the support of the best subject matter professionals in the industry.
Working for ContextGlobal is different. You are provided with an intellectually challenging environment, where we want you to think for yourself, yet have discipline, work ethics, drive, and a desire to make things better. We use a lot of technology; we develop technology and always challenge the status quo. Prompt, efficient and high quality communication with everyone, whether it be clients, vendors or other employees, is who we are. We take pride in “just-do-it”, and show results. ContextGlobal - expect more.
Founded
2005
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Translation and Localization
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
