What are the responsibilities and job description for the AIS Intern position at ACCESS Interpreting Services of the Carolinas?
About ACCESS Interpreting Services of the Carolinas
Our mission at Access Interpreting Services Inc, NC is to support district stakeholders through excellent customer service. We strive to engage in timely, accurate, and respectful communication. We aim to hire and mentor qualified sign language interpreters.
We endeavor for high standards of service for both our customers and interpreters. This superior standard of quality is vital to our mission and success as a small business. Our purpose can be encapsulated in three words: Advocacy. Community. Excellence. “A.C.E.”
What Our Internship Offers
- Hands up experience: Gain practical skills beyond the classroom.
- Personalized Mentorship: Receive one-on-one guidance in American Sign Language.
- Professional Feedback: Learn from seasoned professionals.
- Freelancer Preparation: AIS uniquely educates interns on launching their freelancer career, a crucial topic rarely covered in Interpreter Training Programs (ITPs).
- Diverse Settings: Experience interpreting in various contexts including: education, theatrical/performance, religious, business, community, and medical environments.
*Please note: No two internship experiences are the same. Internships will vary based on the skill of the interpreter and availability of appropriate assignments.