Staff Interpreter (Columbus)

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Heritage Interpreting is an interpreter/Coda-owned interpreting company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We coordinate language services for various businesses and organizations across Ohio, Indiana, New York, DMV, Florida, California, and nationwide.

 

Hours: Full-time position: Extending to and no greater than 40 hours/week during 8 AM – 6 PM, Monday – Friday.

 

Position Overview:

Staff Interpreter provides sign language interpreting services to the Deaf Community and the

Heritage Interpreting staff/clients as requested and/or scheduled by the Operations Department.

 

Reports to: Director of Interpreting

 

Description/Responsibilities:

  • Interpreting Duties:

    • Provide ASL/English interpretation from both Deaf and hearing Heritage Interpreting clients and consumers

    • Work in both Deaf/hearing teams onsite and virtually

    • Travel to all Heritage Interpreting assignments within the areas of the Columbus metropolitan area

    • Professionally represent the agency

    • Collaborate and communicate with the Operations Department to assist in covering both pre-scheduled and emergency requests across multiple environments, including medical, educational, mental health, platform, and more

  • Non-interpreting Duties:

    • Participation in Heritage Interpreting company events

    • Other duties, as necessary and determined by the Heritage Interpreting management team

 

Minimum qualifications:

  • RID certification preferred

  • Reliable transportation is required

  • Strong attention to detail 

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Self-driven yet collaborative working style

  • Time management and organizational skills

  • Ability to maintain composure under pressure

  • Commitment to continuous professional growth and learning

 

Compensation: 

  • $50-60k annual base salary

  • Hourly rate differentials

    • Nights (6 PM – 8 AM)

    • Weekends

    • OT (Over 8 consecutive hours in a day and/or 32 interpreting hours in a week)

  • Mileage (based on client account)

  • Parking reimbursement

  • Guaranteed annual pay increase

 

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Annual professional development budget

  • Generous PTO and company holiday schedule

  • 401K

  • Moving costs (<$2,000), if moving to Columbus

 

Diversity:

Increasing the diversity of thought, perspectives, ideas, and opinions within Heritage Interpreting is a critical change element supporting our long-term sustainability and mission to provide top-tier interpreting services.

 

We strive for a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this – regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, or other social identities – is critical to the success of each Heritage Interpreting employee, and collectively, as an organization, ensuring that we:

  • Have a different array of thinking that comes from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling us to solve problems effectively.

  • Strive for a culture of inclusion and belonging by treating others with dignity, respect, and appreciation, enabling them to feel welcome, supported, and valued.

  • Effectively connect, communicate and build long-lasting relationships with decision-makers, stakeholders, and constituents within diverse communities.

 

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