Freelance Sign Language interpreter applications

Role Summary

Welocalize is looking for qualified freelance sign language interpreters to support our growing corporate customers with team members who are Deaf / hard of hearing.

Job information

Job Title :  Sign Language Interpreter

Languages: any Sign Language is welcome. We primarily work with American Sign Language, British Sign Language, Irish Sign Language, Indian Sign Languages, Libras, and International Sign Language.

Location: remote/onsite (global)

Employment Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Requirements

• Demonstrated fluency in their designated sign language;
• Professional sign language interpreting qualification and/or registration with national associations (e.g. RID/NIC for ASL, NRCPD for, etc.);
• Familiarity with interpreter Codes of Ethics;
• Demonstrated interpreting experience in healthcare, employee relations and/or conference interpreting (see below for non-exhaustive list of engagements we typically work with);
• Additional domain-specific requirements may be applicable on a per-engagement basis (e.g.: courts, healthcare)

Type of engagements we work with : we are looking for interpreters who are familiar with one or more of the following types of engagements:

• Conferences (Main industries: Technology, Life Sciences, Finance, etc.); these includes:
• C-Suite Keynotes/product launches;
• Workshops / breakout sessions;
• Employee engagement: HR/management meetings, onsite/remote trainings, townhalls, etc;
• Healthcare meetings: patient-doctor/nurse appointments, trial study screenings, etc.
• Music Performances and concerts (typically as part of Conferences)

Please note that this work is based on project need – assignment scope will vary by engagement.