Freelance American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter- NIC Certified

Context Global Inc • Washington, DC

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About The Position

ContextGlobal is seeking NIC Certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters to support clients across the Washington Metropolitan area, including schools, government agencies, corporate, and community settings. The interpreter facilitates communication between multiple parties to and from ASL and English, understands cultural and linguistic differences between communities, and responds accordingly. Assignments are tailored to interpreters’ skills. Depending on the assignment, pre-employment screening may include TB screening, a criminal background check and fingerprinting, and a drug test. Interviews and screenings are conducted in ASL and spoken English. Locations include DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.

Requirements

• Active National Interpreter Certification (NIC).
• Fluency in American Sign Language and English voicing.
• At least two years of experience as an ASL interpreter.
• Proficient signing and voicing skills.
• Strong knowledge of ASL and Deaf culture.
• Ethical decision-making.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of educational, corporate, and/or community vocabulary.
• Self-motivated, well-organized, and dependable with paperwork and timekeeping.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Completion of an accredited Interpreter Training Program.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate effective communication between multiple parties, interpreting to and from ASL and English.
• Understand cultural and linguistic differences between communities and respond accordingly.
• Adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive rates.
• Net 30 payments.
• Direct deposit.
• Tailored assignments matched to your skills (no blast emails).

What This Job Offers

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