[Hiring] American Sign Language Interpreter @Raventek Solution Partners LLC

Role Description

The American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter provides professional interpretation services to support accessible communication between Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and hearing personnel. This role ensures compliance with federal accessibility standards and supports inclusive communication across a variety of professional environments. The performance of this position is key to RavenTek's performance on the contract, and therefore RavenTek's mission to support the customer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional ASL interpreting experience.
• Experience interpreting in formal or professional environments.
• National certification required (e.g., RID: NIC, CI/CT, or equivalent).

Requirements

• Provide real-time ASL interpretation (voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice) for meetings, briefings, trainings, and events.
• Deliver both in-person and virtual interpretation services (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Accurately convey meaning, tone, and context of communications.
• Prepare for assignments by reviewing materials and terminology in advance.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the RID Code of Professional Conduct.
• Support accessibility compliance in accordance with Section 508 and ADA requirements.
• Adapt interpretation approach across a variety of subject matters, including technical and policy discussions.
• Provide cultural mediation to enhance communication effectiveness when necessary.
• Enter actual time worked, once complete, at the end of the day, or no later than 10:00 a.m. the following workday, and submit timesheets at the end of each pay period.
• Submit Monthly Status Reports on a regular basis, as required.
• Monitor RavenTek email on a regular basis, at least 3 times per week, and respond accordingly.
• Complete required compliance training as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust clearance.

Work Environment

• Employee will be working indoors in an office environment with other people.
• Potential moderate temperature fluctuations.
• Typical indoor and computer related noise level, and typical office, paper, and equipment related dust.
• Exposure to video display terminals occurs on a regular basis.

Physical Demands

• To successfully perform the essential functions of the job, the employee needs to be able to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
• Use hand(s) to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; see to read printed materials and computer screens.
• Mobility to work in a typical office setting.
• Ability to work on desktop or laptop computer for extended periods of time reading, reviewing/analyzing information, and may be required to provide recommendations, summaries and/or reports in written format.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• Employee must be able to lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically up to 20 pounds.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential.