Corporate Staff ASL Interpreter

Purple (Communications) • Austin, TX

195d

About The Position

The Corporate Staff ASL Interpreter is responsible for interpreting and facilitating communication using American Sign Language (ASL) to voice and vice versa. This role involves communication between employees, potential employees, vendors, customers, and during business meetings and various business-related events. The interpreter must interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially for all parties involved while maintaining strict confidentiality and adhering to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct and Standard Practices. The position requires working in a team environment to assist other staff interpreters as needed and managing interpreting requests for staff interpreters. Additionally, the interpreter may be required to perform community-based assignments and other special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Interpreter through Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Association of the Deaf (level IV or V), CI or CT, Comprehensive Skills Certification, and/or through approved state or national associations highly preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience as a sign language interpreter in a variety of settings.
• Understanding of regional dialects and the ability to read various signing styles.
• Knowledge and application of interpreting profession's standards and ethics.
• Large vocabulary and professionalism to handle a variety of business-related meetings.
• Comprehensive understanding of deaf culture.
• Strong sign to voice skills and the ability to switch linguistic modes quickly.
• Cultural mediation skills.
• Proven customer service abilities.
• Ability to type with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform job functions as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and common sense skills.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and facilitate communication using American Sign Language to voice and vice versa.
• Interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially for all parties involved.
• Maintain and adhere to strict confidentiality rules and standards.
• Follow the RID Code of Professional Conduct and Standard Practices.
• Work in a team environment to assist other staff interpreters as needed.
• Interpret for community-based assignments and ad-hoc corporate events.
• Maintain Staff Interpreter calendar and manage interpreting requests.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Publishing Industries