ASL Onsite Community Interpreter in Vancouver/Portland

Benefits

• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

About the role

Mindlink is seeking a dedicated and culturally responsive ASL Community Interpreter to support multilingual students, families, and staff across Educational/Local Gov/Other Non-Profit Clients in the Vancouver WA and Portland OR area. This role includes both onsite interpretation at client sites and occasional remote video interpretation for virtual meetings and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and culturally appropriate ASL interpretation during school meetings and other events.
• Deliver services both in-person and via secure video platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethics.
• Use tools such as LinguistLink for scheduling and feedback, and contribute to glossary development for school-specific terminology.
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues during video sessions.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional interpreting experience.
• Verified third-party ASL language proficiency.
• High-level fluency in ASL.
• Familiarity with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video platforms.
• Ability to work in a secure, quiet environment for remote interpretation.

Skills

Preferred: Completion of a 60-hour interpreter training program. Certification from CCHI, NBCMI, RID, NAJIT, or Oregon State Court Interpretation. Local candidates in Portland/Vancouver a must. Most ASL meetings are in-person!

Technical Requirements

• Reliable high-speed internet.
• Professional headset and webcam.
• Secure and quiet workspace.

Professional Development

• Access to Mindlink’s Learning Center for ongoing training.
• Participation in feedback cycles using tools like LinguistLink.