What are the responsibilities and job description for the CART Provider position at Hanna Interpreting Services LLC?
** FLEXIBLE CONTRACT AND POTENTIAL ONGOING WORK**
This is an independent contractor role starting with backup coverage, with high potential for steady, Monday–Friday assignments throughout the school year.
Hanna Interpreting Services LLC, a leading language services provider in San Diego, is seeking a talented and dedicated freelance Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART) Provider to join our team. As a woman- and minority-owned business, we are committed to bridging the communication gap and providing excellent and compassionate language services to those in need.
As a CART Provider, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective communication by providing accurate captions in real-time for education-based settings. There are additional opportunities for various events such as conferences, meetings, webinars, and presentations. Your exceptional skills in typing, listening, and attention to detail will be key in delivering seamless and accessible communication experiences.
Assignments are typically available Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, and are offered based on demand as this is a freelance role.
Responsibilities- Provide real-time captioning for primarily education-based settings and potentially different events such as conferences, meetings, webinars, and presentations
- Ensure accurate and timely captions to capture the essence of the spoken content
- Utilize specific captioning software and equipment to deliver captions effectively
- Collaborate with the event organizers and other language professionals to ensure optimal communication accessibility
- Perform necessary research and preparation to become familiar with the topic and terminology of the assignment, if applicable
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional ethical standards while handling sensitive information
- Proven experience as a Real Time Captionist or similar role
- Proficiency in using real-time captioning software and equipment
- Excellent typing skills
- Strong listening skills and ability to accurately follow rapid speech
- Proficient in researching and familiarizing with various topics and terminologies
- Attention to detail and ability to deliver accurate captions within tight timelines
- Ability to adapt to different event formats and effectively tailor captions for specific audiences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with event organizers and other team members
Flexible Schedule