Freelance Sign Language interpreter applications

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.