Sign Language Interpreter Job at Vertisystem, Sunnyvale, CA

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  • Vertisystem
  • Sunnyvale, CA

Job Description

Job Title - American Sign Language/ Administrative Assistant

Location - Remote role in Seattle, WA/ Los Angeles, CA/ San Francisco, CA

Contract Duration - 3 Months, high possibility of extension depending on performance and team fit and possibilities of converting full time permanent role.

Pay Rate - $50.00/hr on W2

We are seeking a resourceful and detail-oriented individual to join our team in an innovative, hybrid role: primarily as an ASL Interpreter, with additional responsibilities in administrative assistance.

This position is centered around ensuring comprehensive communication support through American Sign Language for a team member who is Deaf, supplemented by managing and streamlining executive schedules and project tasks within our program management framework.

This unique role is designed for a highly motivated individual who excels in both language interpretation and administrative organization, offering a central role in fostering an inclusive and efficient professional environment.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

ASL Interpretation (Primary/Priority Duty):

• Provide precise and confidential ASL interpretation services during all applicable organizational interactions involving a designated team member, including meetings, presentations, and informal communications.

• Act as the chief facilitator of communication for our team member who is Deaf, ensuring accessibility and inclusion in all professional settings.

• Proactively prepare for engagements by researching and understanding specific sector or technical vocabularies needed for scheduled interpretation sessions.

Administrative Assistant (Secondary Duty):

• Organize and maintain calendar schedules for 2 VPs, prioritizing optimal organization of their commitments.

• Arrange logistical details for meetings, including coordination of spaces, and provision of prerequisite materials.

• Handle confidential documentation and communications with discretion.

• Act as a point of contact among executives, staff, and external stakeholders.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

Certification in American Sign Language interpretation from a recognized body (e.g., Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent).

Provide excellent ASL/English interpretation services professionally and competently within a variety of settings, registers, and formats:

Potential for multiple participants via video and any number of participants in the same room

Planned services (conferences and VRI)

Potential for multiple participants via video and any number of participants in the same room

Onsite meetings (when applicable)

Subject matter ranging from light daily assignments to highly complex business, education, marketing, technology strategies, and solutions.

Education / Certifications

• Two years consecutive experience interpreting professionally as a Sign Language Interpreter is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication, or related field is preferred.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work,

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