Salary: $55,000 to $85,000 based on experience and qualifications
Are you skilled at interpreting the spoken word into American Sign Language?
This role will be primarily responsible for serving as an American Sign Language Interpreter for a federal government client.
The position is full time at the client site in Oxnard, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Translate spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa.
- Ensure effective communication between hearing and deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
- Maintain accuracy and neutrality in interpreting, reflecting the meaning and intent of the speaker.
- Protect the confidentiality of information shared during interpreting.
- Maintain records of interpretations and other related duties.
Qualifications/Skills:
- 3+ years of experience of sign language interpretation experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and multitask
- Proficiency with the full Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
- Ability to obtain secret security clearance
Were looking for someone who is:
- Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
- Able to manage and follow-up on deadlines, as well as to identify and recommend solutions and next steps
- Fun and energetic
- Top Secret/Secret clearance desired
Education:
- Bachelors degree, preferably in photography, visual arts, or related field.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
- 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
- Federal and non-federal paid holidays
- Paid time off and carry-over policy (upon employment and accrued)
- Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
- An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team
Location:
This is a full-time onsite position. The candidate must be able to commute to the client location in Oxnard, CA.
Accommodations:
Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.
Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective professional services and communications supportto public and private sector clients.
Avid Core is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.
