After School Matters · 5 months ago
Sign Language Interpreter
Chicago, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$32/hr - $32/hrAfter School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens. The Sign Language Interpreter is responsible for facilitating communication to allow deaf and hard of hearing teens to fully participate in these programs.
Association
Responsibilities
Interpret at the appropriate language level
Clearly convey all aspects of meaning and content
Make sure the program goals are clear
Facilitate and support participation and social communication
Monitor for comprehension
Interpret within programs and social settings, direct and overheard conversations, field trips and showcases
Maintain professional credentials
Qualification
Required
IDHHC License Provisional (Red) or higher, OR current interpreter approval through ISBE
Cook County residency required
Company
After School Matters
After School Matters offers Chicago teens innovative out-of-school activities in the arts, communication, sports, science and technology.
Founded in 1991
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Bank of America
2025-12-01Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Mary Ellen Caron
CEO
Andrew Palmer
Corporate Partnership Coordinator
Recent News
2025-12-01
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