About the role
ACCESS Interpreting Services of the Carolinas is building its independent contractor roster of American Sign Language interpreters for assignments across the Raleigh, NC area. You'll step in wherever a Deaf or hard-of-hearing client needs a bridge to the hearing world — schools, hospitals, courtrooms, workplaces, and community events — choosing the jobs that fit your schedule and skill set.
Responsibilities
- Interpret between American Sign Language and spoken English (or Tactile ASL/visual communication for Deaf interpreters) across medical, legal, educational, religious, and community settings
- Follow the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and ACCESS's internal service standards on every assignment
- Arrive prepared and on time, adapting smoothly to last-minute scheduling changes
- Log hours, mileage, and assignment details through ACCESS's scheduling and billing platform
- Represent ACCESS professionally while working independently in client-facing settings
Requirements
- Current interpreter certification and ability to pass ACCESS's skills assessment
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and state-minimum auto insurance for travel to assignments
- Comfortable working independently across medical, legal, educational, and community environments
- Strong command of both American Sign Language and English
What we offer
- Choose your own assignments and build a flexible, independent schedule
- Mileage, parking, and toll reimbursement for covered assignments
- Pay differentials for after-hours, weekend, mental-health, and legal assignments
- Direct deposit with standard tax withholding handled for you
- Personal scheduler support during and after business hours
- Occasional virtual/remote assignment opportunities