Sharp Novice Interpreter
Sharp Novice Interpreter
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Job Description
Our client isRochester Institute of Technology (RIT). This is anonsite position and an excellent opportunity for the right individual. Thecontract is expected to last approximately3 months with a pay rate of$24.00/hr.
The NTID Deaf Health Care and Biomedical Science Hub (Deaf Hub) has positions for Summer Healthcare Academic Research Program(SHARP) Novice Interpreters. Positions are fulltime 40 hrs/week) for 12 weeks May 15th August 7th.
To be eligible you must:
- Be able to workin person at NTID in Rochester NY
This position is ideal for recent graduates who would like experience working in a research center where ASL is the primary language with research in diverse areas such as health literacy Deaf womens pregnancy outcomes accessibility and technology and supporting Deaf scientists. Novice interpreters will have opportunities for supervised interpreting observations professional skill development networking and mentorship. Novice interpreters will interpret and observe small and large group meetings presentations and other Deaf Hub activities. Novice interpreters are also expected to engage in some research activities either with Deaf Hub projects (outside of their interpreting duties) or in supported independent study.
Duties
- Interpret and/or observe meetings; add voiceover to prerecorded videos in ASL
- Participate in supervision and debriefing; attend PD and skill development sessions
- Assist in coordinating interpreters and other access services for meetings
- Assist with other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have graduated from aninterpreter training program or started interpretingprofessionally in the last 5 years
- Must be able to submitlink to your portfolio
- Ability to work independently and multitask
- Ability to interpret between American Sign Language and English
- Organized responsible professional and have good people skills
Hours/Days
- MondayThursday 9am5pm
- Limited hours on Fridays evenings and weekends if requested
Employment Type
Contract
