Freelance Interpreter

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title:

Freelance Interpreter

Worker Type:

Non-Fixed Term

Pay Type:

Hourly

Exempt Status:

No

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Freelance Interpreters - JM

Summary:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Freelance Interpreter supports Gallaudet Interpreting Service (GIS) in providing communication access services for students, staff, faculty, alumni, and more for both Gallaudet University and the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center.

Job Description:

• Provides professional and accurate interpreting services to the Gallaudet community in a wide variety of settings as assigned.

• Prepares for each assignment by reviewing scheduled assignments ahead of time, reviewing all materials available for each assignment, seeking out additional prep to support well rounded content knowledge, meeting with presenters, faculty, and event coordinators to review content, discuss logistics, and determine appropriate interpreting needs for each environment, including the need for a DI-HI team, trilingual team, or other services.

• Increases breadth and depth of interpreting experience within the Gallaudet community by consulting with GIS scheduling office to request assignments that provide continued growth opportunities.

• Engages in and enhance one’s identified areas of skill (i.e. ASL, English, Tactile ASL, ProTactile, and IS) by continually performing self-assessments of skills and identifying new areas for development and attending professional trainings, workshops, conferences, etc.

• Meets with Manager, Interpreting & Scheduling Supervisor to review performance and activities, including but not limited to progress on performance and professional goals, consumer feedback and evaluations.

• Contributes to the continued development of the interpreting field by providing mentoring in a variety of capacities, including providing BAI and MAI students observation opportunities including pre/post assignment debriefing, supervising and supporting practicum/internship students as requested, providing specific mentoring to developing interpreters on both technical and soft skills, and engaging in reciprocal mentoring and skill development with colleagues.

• Adheres to the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct at all times by maintaining the strictest level of confidentiality for all interpreting assignments, demonstrating respect for consumers and colleagues, and abiding by all other tenets of the CPC.

• Adheres to Gallaudet University and GIS codes of conduct as outlined in the Administration and Operations Manual and the GIS Handbook.

• Maintains and submits all required employment-related documentation in a timely manner by reading and responding, as needed, to all emails from both the University and GIS, and completing conflict of interest, internet security, and annual compliance training within the given deadlines.

• Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and seeks out  activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers.

• Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of professional interpreting experience.

• National certification [e.g., NIC, CI&CT, NAD IV or V, CSC or CDI (Deaf Interpreters with PDIC or CASLI Knowledge Exam credentials will be considered)].

• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to Social Justice and Equity including but not limited to anti-racist, anti-audist, anti-ableist approaches to work.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

• Excellent ability to solve problems in real time when faced with competing demands or ethical dilemmas.

• Excellent ability to bring new perspectives to existing challenges to bring about positive change.

• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Additional Job Details:

• “Pass” rating on GIS interpreting skills screening is required before hire date. Please see the GIS Screening Policy.

• This position is a long-term temporary position with the expectation to work for up to 40 hours per week, with opportunity for overtime. There is no guarantee of hours without an additional contract specifying guaranteed days and times. 

• This position requires that you accept at least one interpreting assignment per year to maintain active employment status.

• This position offers health insurance benefits if you work a minimum of 32 hours per week.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.