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Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Interpreter Training Coordinator – West TN

Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Job Summary

The mission of Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is to build access, equity, and inclusion in partnership with the D/deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing communities through advocacy, education, empowerment, and effective communication.

The Interpreting Training Coordinator, based in West Tennessee, will coordinate a region of Tennessee toward a goal of training 240 interpreters to pass the EIPA within five years. This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and will help develop and implement an onsite and virtual curriculum that includes classes, workshops, mentoring, and practical experiences. This full-time position is critical to the success of the program and will be, or become, qualified to supervise testing and to deliver workshops as needed. Interpreter experience is required.

Job Responsibilities

  • Help develop and implement a robust, onsite, and virtual curriculum that includes classes, workshops, mentoring, and practical experiences.
  • Travel throughout the region to recruit trainees and coordinate with universities, ITPs, and school systems.
  • Recruit and match mentors.
  • Recruit and manage trainers and presenters.
  • Develop and deliver workshops as needed.
  • Coordinate regional scholarships.
  • Supervise EIPA testing site(s).
  • Submit monthly and annual reports related to grant funding.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with trainees, partner agencies, and collaborative stakeholders as identified.
  • Maintain confidentiality and appropriate boundaries.
  • Maintain accurate schedules, records, and reports.
  • Keep abreast of information and research on best practices in order to strengthen the program.
  • Assist with program budget preparation and ensure adherence to the approved budget.
  • Conduct surveys to determine interest in, or satisfaction with, the program.
  • Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in interpreting or education/training or related field.
  • Interpreting experience. Certification preferred.
  • Experience with the Deaf and/or hard of hearing communities and conversational fluency in ASL required.
  • Knowledge of office responsibilities, systems, and procedures.
  • Proficiency in MS Office.
  • Comfortable with calendars, databases, and general office equipment.
  • A successful track record in setting priorities.
  • Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills which support and enable sound decision-making.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
  • A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements; and strong common sense.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
  • Strong written English skills.
  • Ability to function as part of a team and to take direction while also being able to work independently and in a start-up environment.
  • Strong sense of professionalism, self-awareness, respect, courtesy, common sense, humor, and grit. 

Additional Information

Benefits

You will not find a better place to work or a better community to join. We pay competitively and offer full benefits for full-time employees with some benefits for part-time employees, but the greatest benefits are the culture and relationships you will find here. We want the best of the best–people who are talented, generous, kind, and hard-working. We want people who love to laugh, who want to make the world more just and inclusive, and who won’t quit until the job is done.

​We would love to find great candidates from our D/deaf and hard-of-hearing communities, and we welcome hearing allies, particularly those with some ASL skills and knowledge of the communities we serve.

How to Apply

To apply for any of these positions, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to info@bridgesfordeafandhh.org. Applicants will not be considered unless all requested elements are provided. No phone calls, please. Review of applicants begins immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. 

Details

  • Date Posted: April 26, 2024
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
  • Service Area: Social / Human Services
  • Start Date: 05/06/2024
  • Working Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. | M-F