Job Title: Interpreter

Job Summary:

Are you a skilled communicator passionate about inclusivity? Embrace a fulfilling role as an Interpreter, breaking down communication barriers between the D/deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities. Leverage your fluent ASL mastery to deliver precise interpretations for live and pre-recorded multimedia productions, both onsite and offsite. Collaborate with DOI Bureau/Office production staff, adapting seamlessly to potential changes in sign language interpretation requirements. This role is essential in enabling individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to access the audio content of video and multimedia productions.

Responsibilities Include:

• Using ASL signs and finger spelling to enable communication between the D/deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities
• Delivering ASL interpretation for live and pre-recorded video or multimedia productions, ensuring accurate conveyance of inflection, emotion, and other audio information
• Providing services both offsite and onsite
• Collaborating with DOI Bureau/Office production staff for livestream events
• Adapting to potential future changes in sign language interpretation requirements, including different ASL variations

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Demonstrated proficient ethical and interpreting skills
• Certification from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
• The capability to provide services both onsite and offsite

Desired:

• National Interpreter Certification (NIC)
• Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI)

Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, part-time (a minimum of 50 hours per quarter)
• Work is to be performed both remotely and onsite as needed
• Some travel to onsite work may be required

How FedWriters Will Compensate and Appreciate You:

FedWriters offers team members the opportunity to gain a lasting impression in this fast-growing small business.

FedWriters provides a competitive package of salary and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a matching 401(k) program; generous Paid Time Off (PTO); STD; LTD; life insurance; and more!

FedWriters abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

FedWriters is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race; ethnicity; religion; gender; age; national origin; marital status; sexual orientation; gender identity; family responsibilities; matriculation; physical or mental disabilities; political affiliation; genetic information; status as a protected veteran; or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in applying for employment with FedWriters and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for the position, please call (703) ###-####. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis. FedWriters is a federal contractor seeking veteran referrals.

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