Gallaudet University

Gallaudet University

Freelance Interpreter

Gallaudet University, USA · Staff+ · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 76 days ago
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About the role

  • Provides professional and accurate interpreting services to the Gallaudet community in a wide variety of settings as assigned.
  • Increases breadth and depth of interpreting experience within the Gallaudet community by consulting with GIS scheduling office to request assignments that provide continued growth opportunities.
  • Meets with Manager, Interpreting & Scheduling Supervisor to review performance and activities, including but not limited to progress on performance and professional goals, consumer feedback and evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers.
  • Performs related and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • "Pass" rating on GIS interpreting skills screening is required before hire date.
  • The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to Social Justice and Equity including but not limited to anti-racist, anti-audist, anti-ableist approaches to work.
  • Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
  • Excellent ability to solve problems in real time when faced with competing demands or ethical dilemmas.
  • Excellent ability to bring new perspectives to existing challenges to bring about positive change.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups.

Compensation

  • Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.

Benefits

  • Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and seeks out activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.

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