Internship

Roots Internship

Are you looking for an immersive internship experience in high-level interpreting?

Do you want to work with experienced and committed interpreter mentors and an ASL Specialist?

Are you eager to receive constructive feedback and learn how to analyze your own work?

An internship with Heritage Interpreting offers all this and more, providing you with the roots to be able to grow and flourish!

Steps to Apply:

  1. Online application form
  2. 2 professional references
  3. Resume
  4. Video introduction/Statement of intent

 

Upon completion of these steps, you may be invited to interview and take a skills-based screening.

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Internship Handbook

In Their Words

My practicum with Heritage Interpreting bridged the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. I was able to deepen my understanding of the field by collaborating with skilled interpreters dedicated to my professional development and engaging in a wide range of assignments. Heritage’s Deaf-centered, innovative approach and strong community presence created a rich environment for my growth. Access to workshops, observations, and one-on-one mentorship led to a well-rounded and impactful experience for me. Most of all, I felt genuinely included as part of the team, which made my time at Heritage especially meaningful.

— August Taylor

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The internship is located in Columbus, OH and the greater central Ohio area. Intern must be willing to relocate to central Ohio for the duration of their internship, and have reliable means of transportation.

Yes you will! As the intern, you will complete a skill-based evaluation prior to the start of the internship, and must meet a baseline level of proficiency in order to take part in interpreting with professional interpreter mentors. Each assignment will be assessed according to the setting, content, mentor interpreter’s discretion, and consumers’ preference. Some assignments may only be appropriate for you to observe rather than take part in active interpreting.

You can expect to observe and interpret virtual and in-person assignments. Heritage Interpreting provides services in a variety of industries, including higher education, government, non-profit, corporate, medical, mental health, and community interpreting.

You will receive mentorship from highly experienced and qualified interpreters. The internship is built with opportunities for self-assessment and feedback from the Heritage team, as well as one-on-one meetings with our ASL Specialist. You will receive recommendations and readings from our extensive library of resources. They will have access to any professional development workshops held by Heritage for the entirety of the program.

A semester-long internship will be approximately 200 – 400 hours, though exact hours will vary based on your interpreting program requirements (if applicable) and internship duration.

The internship length will vary based on the particular requirements of your program of study, as well as your availability. Generally, the internship will last between 12 and 15 weeks.

Yes! We offer an internship rate of $20/hour. This compensation is aimed to allow you to fully invest your time and energy into your professional growth in a new environment. This intern rate does not mean that you will be sent out to assignments solo. You will always team with a professional, experienced interpreter mentor.

Feel free to contact Natalie at [email protected] or Tyler at [email protected]!

We are looking for an intern who is ready to go out into the field. That may mean you are a third or fourth year student of an interpreter training program, recent graduate, or student in a Masters’ program. You might also be a graduate of a non-traditional training program such as Compass or Deaf Interpreter Academy. The important thing is you are ready to dive into work with professional interpreters and grow your skills!

All applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so don’t delay your application! The deadline to apply for the fall semester is July 31. The deadline to apply for the spring semester is November 30.