ASL Interpreter

DATE PREPARED:August 2026
POSITION TITLE:ASL Interpreter
PROGRAM:Creston SUN
CLIENT SERVICES POSITION
HOURLY WAGE: $24-$25/hr
NONEXEMPT

STATUSSeasonal - Up to 12 hours/week

At Impact NW we are a nonprofit with a mission to prevent homelessness because we believe in the fundamental right to: beautiful life stability and peace. More importantly it also means a life filled with opportunity and community support especially for Indigenous Black Brown Melanated Immigrant and Asian people.
What we seek is for you to share your skill sets - especially if you:

*Put people first
*See the beauty in people
*Promote peace
*Find a way

We believe that with our mission and values as our north star we can move toward our vision of a future where housing is a human right. If this resonates with you wed love to have your purpose and passion on our team at Impact NW.

JOB SUMMARY:

The extended day program American Sign Language interpreter facilitates communication between hearing and deaf consumers in a variety of after school settings. The interpreter is also available to address communication accessibility and deaf cultural issues as they arise.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret in a variety of extended day situations and service areas. Situations will include: interpreting on playground between students teachers and student peers tutoring/assisting student during homework time.
• Have the skill to match a variety of language and cognitive needs.
• Facilitate visual accessibility.
• Orient staff and students on the interpreters function primary responsibilities and diverse roles.
• Serve as a cultural mediator between deaf and hearing communities.
• Work collaboratively with co-workers in multiple environments.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Be aware of physical requirements necessary in various settings.

SUPERVISION:

Reports to: SUN Site Manager Bridgitte Lynch

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely meet the following requirements:

• ASL and English Fluency
• Achieve a passing score of 3.5 or above on the EIPA Performance Test or hold RID NIC CI or CT Certification

PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree from an Interpreter Education Program

THIS JOB ALSO REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Repetitive motion prolonged sitting and extensive visual involvement

• Ability to efficiently travel in order to perform duties and other agency related errands

• Moderate lifting

Impact NW is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability genetic information marital status veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you require an accommodation during the application testing or interview process please contact Chelsea Campbell-Martin at or .

We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination harassment and retaliation.