Freelance Interpreter, Disabilities Resource Center

Freelance Interpreter, Disabilities Resource Center

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Pay Rate – Dependent on skill level and years of experience.

The Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) is seeking experienced and highly qualified candidates to provide communication access (interpreting services) to students and faculty in educational settings for students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing (D/HH).

• Provide interpreting services/communication access in the classroom and at college functions.
• Promote and support the college’s strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the SF community.
• Comply with all College policies and procedures, as well as pertinent state and federal regulations, and interpreter code of conduct.
• Work as a member of the DRC Team.
• Provide service of excellence through courteous, informed, accessible and professional engagement.
• Show flexibility to accommodate changes in students’ needs and/or schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reports to:

Disabilities Resources Center Coordinator

• Required: The Interpreter must be nationally certified or be in the process of becoming certified, or be eligible to be certified as a Sign Language interpreter.
• Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Preferred: Demonstrated experience working with students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing in the postsecondary environment; at least two (2) years of experience interpreting in the postsecondary environment.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in both English and ASL.
• Professionalism – able to communicate in a professional, diplomatic, and empathetic way.
• Multi-Cultural Competence – ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal Skills – highly motivated team‑player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships within and external to the organization.

All applicants must complete an online application. Selected candidates will be hired and onboarded through our temp agency partner(s).

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity based on race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status.

This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and the general public. Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.