Staff Interpreter & Community Relations Specialist
Benefits:
Health insurance
Paid time off
Competitive salary
Join Our Team as an ASL Staff Interpreter & Community Relations Specialist!
📆 Full-time position located in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
About this opportunity and MT & Associates vision for YOU in it.
At MT&A our approach is not to outshine competitors, but to carve a distinct path that matters for us all. Our goal is to leave a lasting impact on the field of interpreting, as well as our lives, fostering longevity and happiness. Building relationships within the community isn't just part of the job – it's your/our mission.
In this role, you're a vital representative of MT&A, being the glue connecting current and future interpreters, clients, and customers, taking in their concerns, and transforming them into solutions. By doing so, you become a catalyst for community progress. Your role extends beyond the ordinary, shaping a brighter future for interpreting (thus improving the lives of the Deaf and Hearing community) and leaving a mark that resonates. Your actions will drive meaningful change for the greatest positive community (hearing & Deaf) impact.
A successful candidate is creative, organized, proactive, solutions-focused, fun, and compassionate. If you’re seeking a team that shares these skills and, then we might be the perfect fit for each other.
The Adventures that await you… ASL Interpretation:
Interpret onsite and in virtual settings for a variety of clients: education, business…
Team up with clients, colleagues, and Deaf individuals for effective communication
Partner with the coordination and business development team for the best possible services
Community Relations:
Representing MT&A and connecting to the community through networking, professional events…
Stay updated with the latest developments in ASL interpretation and share your knowledge
Develop/host workshops and training sessions to supercharge interpreters' skill
Recruit awesome interpreters to the MT&A team
Share the good stuff with our team
Qualifications:
Associate’s in ASL/English Interpretation or related field or equivalent experience required. (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
RID/BEI certification - Level 4 or 5 minimum
Active License or ability to hold a license in Missouri and Illinois
ASL interpretation experience in a variety of setting
Deaf culture aficionado
Excellent communication and people skills.
Fun, team focused, and ability to communicate through Gifs
Work well independently and with a team, working towards the mission and goals of the team
Organizational wizard
Active (or willing to become active) in ASL interpreting community and associations
Ready to help the ASL interpreting field grow
Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office and more
Benefits:
Competitive compensation based on skills and certification level (Salary range of $57,000-65,000)
All the good stuff – Shared Health Benefits, PTO, Holidays
Cash in the bank – paid every two weeks and we do the tax stuff and share the cost
Opportunities for professional growth
Be a part of a dynamic team ready to change the world
Ready to dive into a dynamic role that's all about ASL, community, and fun? Apply now and let's knock down communication barriers together.
MT & Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities.
Flexible work from home options available.