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.