ASL Interpreter/Administrative Assistant

Job Location – Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA (Hybrid / Open to Fully Remote on PST)

Type – Contract (3 Months)

Pay Rate – $40.00 – $50.00 Per Hour

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 full-time 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. We welcome candidates who are passionate about supporting both communication accessibility and executive operational excellence.

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.

Note on Prioritization: In the event of scheduling conflicts or overlapping demands, ASL interpretation responsibilities will take precedence, ensuring no disruption in accessibility services for our team member.

Must Have Skills / Requirements

1. Certification in American Sign Language interpretation from a recognized body (e.g., Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or equivalent).
2. Demonstrate strict adherence to the interpreter’s code of conduct and professional ethics.
3. Maintain the confidentiality of information exchanged in an interpreting situation.
4. Demonstrate a continuous commitment to professionalism, punctuality, and reliability.
5. Provide excellent ASL/English interpretation services professionally and competently within a variety of settings, registers, and formats:
   1. Potential for multiple participants via video and any number of participants in the same room
   2. Planned services (conferences and VRI)
   3. Potential for multiple participants via video and any number of participants in the same room
   4. Onsite meetings (when applicable)
   5. Subject matter ranging from light daily assignments to highly complex business, education, marketing, technology strategies, and solutions
   6. Teaming with other interpreters
   7. Wide range of topics and other unique settings
6. High level of adaptability for working with diverse populations, as well as leveraging various models of onsite, remote, and team interpreting
7. Proven background in managing executive schedules or similar administrative roles.
8. Familiarity with project, program, or management processes.
9. Exceptional organizational capabilities with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements

Soft Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills and an ability to organize and coordinate multiple concurrent projects
• Flexible team player, willing to adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information related to the company and its employees
• Must display effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be organized, thorough and able to efficiently multi-task
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
• Ability to handle a high volume of complex projects and tasks for multiple people and departments while maintaining composure and managing competing priorities.

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.