Staff Interpreter (Columbus, OH)

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. Qualifications: • RID certification preferred. • Reliable transportation is required. • Strong attention to detail. • 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 Nights (6 PM – 8 AM) OT (Over 8 consecutive hours in a day and/or 32 interpreting hours in a week) Mileage (based on client account) Guaranteed annual pay increase Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr