Sign Language Interpreter

About the position

Under the direction of the Access & Disability Services Office, Interpreters facilitate communication between the Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing consumers. Interpreters use American Sign Language (ASL), signed English, transliterating and/or other manual sign systems to provide interpreting services in a wide variety of settings including classrooms and related activities; college events; and employee/applicant activities. Interpreters must be able to adjust to a range of consumer needs and preferences and work comfortably with a wide spectrum of linguistic, cognitive and technical skills. ASL interpreters must be able to convey accurately the register, tone, intent and content of all communication participants.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and translate classroom and related activities; college events; and employee/applicant activities
• Facilitate communication between deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, faculty, staff and the public
• Accurately convey the meaning and spirit of all parties involved
• Match the language skills/needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing participants
• Abide by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct, South Puget Sound Community College policies, and applicable state and federal laws
• Observe and team with other interpreters
• Respond to situations and concerns in a culturally competent manner
• Prepare for assignments and request materials needed to provide quality service
• Provide referrals to appropriate college and/or community resources
• Complete Time and Leave Reporting documents in a timely manner
• Maintain records related to work completed as applicable.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in ASL from an accredited institution
• One (1) academic or calendar year of paid experience interpreting utilizing both receptive and expressive skills.

Benefits

• A healthy work/life balance for our employees with the opportunity for flexible work schedules and remote work depending on position and college needs
• Fine dining in the Percival Room, offering vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices as part of our Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts programs
• The Clipper Coffee Corner serving Batdorf & Bronson coffee and a selection of delicious food items from our baking/culinary students
• A brand new Health & Wellness Center
• FREE Bus service every 15 minutes to downtown Olympia and beyond
• FREE parking on our campuses - permits are not required
• On-campus child care
• Percival Creek which runs beneath our campus footbridge, provides year-round beauty and views of Chinook, Coho, and chum salmon pass through each fall
• Many walking paths that are marked and on nicely paved sidewalks
• SPSCC promotes wellness with a variety of different workshops and events on campus
• Lots of activities with our Artist & Lecture series, which are FREE for staff and faculty
• Many community events in the Kenneth J. Minnaert Center for the Arts
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that offer an opportunity for SPSCC employees to gather and connect around issues that define them personally, and which affect their work at the College and their professional development.