Benefits:
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Wellness resources
Now Hiring: On-Call American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter – Government Contract
Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area (West Bethesda, MD)
Company: Augustine Angels
Position Type: On-Call / As-Needed
Clearance: U.S. Citizens only – Must be eligible for access to government facilities
Start Date: Immediate upon award
Overview: Augustine Angels is seeking experienced on-call American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to support a federal contract with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD). This role provides interpreting, transliterating, and sight translation services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) personnel in both in-person and virtual settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide ASL interpreting, transliterating, and sight translation services for Deaf/HoH employees
Accurately interpret in both voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice scenarios using ASL, PSE, MCE, Contact Sign, or Oral Transliteration
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times
Be available for scheduled events and respond to short-notice interpreting needs (24-hour turnaround)
Arrive on-site at least 15 minutes prior to scheduled assignments
Requirements:
Must reside within 50 miles of Washington, D.C. Metro area
Must be fluent in ASL with a minimum of 3 years of professional interpreting experience
Current, valid certification from RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) required
Must uphold the Code of Professional Conduct (CPC)
Demonstrated ability to convey nuance, tone, and meaning effectively
Skilled in interpreting for a variety of communication modes and settings
Must pass internal screening for language fluency and ethical competence
Additional Details:
Assignments may occur on-site (9500 MacArthur Blvd, West Bethesda, MD) or virtually (via MS Teams or similar platforms)
Must have reliable internet access for virtual assignments
Must be a U.S. Citizen and pass facility access requirements
How to Apply: Submit your resume, RID certification, and a brief statement of interest to info@augustineangels.com with the subject line: On-Call ASL Interpreter Application – NSWCCD.