Freelance Sign Language interpreter applications

Job Description

• 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.
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