American Sign Language Interpreter

Cayuse Holdings • Portland, OR

23h • $45 - $65

About The Position

The American Sign Language Interpreter will provide interpretation will consist of but not limited to Education, Legal, Medical, Environmental, and Social Services, etc. T his position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of professional ASL interpreting experience in one or more relevant fields (e.g., education, medical, community, or legal).
• Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Must hold one or more of the following professional certifications: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) certification. Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) certification. Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification, or equivalent.
• Fluency in ASL and English, with exceptional comprehension, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.
• Thorough understanding of the Deaf culture, and the ability to engage with the Deaf community effectively and respectfully.
• Strong ability to manage complex or sensitive communication exchanges with professionalism, discretion, and empathy.
• Physical stamina and mental focus for extended interpreting sessions in both remote and in-person environments.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, social awareness, and sensitivity to cultural nuances.
• Familiarity with virtual interpreting platforms (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or VRI tools) for remote assignments.
• Must pass a background check and comply with additional client or project-specific screenings during employment as required.
• Travel availability to support on-site assignments when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in American Sign Language (ASL), Linguistics, Deaf Studies, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience interpreting in high-profile or specialized fields (e.g., federal courts, higher education, or corporate environments).
• Knowledge of tactile interpreting (e.g., for Deaf-Blind clients).
• Fluency in an additional spoken language (e.g., Spanish, French, Mandarin) alongside ASL.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL interpretation for one-on-one interactions, group settings, and virtual or in-person meetings.
• Facilitate communication in a variety of settings, including but not limited to education, healthcare, legal proceedings, and community services.
• Utilize Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) and other technologies to deliver high-quality remote interpretation services when required.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adherence to ethical standards outlined by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID Code of Professional Conduct).
• Work collaboratively with Deaf individuals, colleagues, and organizational personnel to deliver seamless communication.
• Perform other language support tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees