KAI-RID

KAI-RID

Kansas Association of Interpreters-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf

2008 Call For Interpreters

The Kansas Association of Interpreters-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (KAI-RID) is currently seeking qualified interpreters to provide
interpreting services during our annual conference which is to be held
March 28-30, 2008. The conference will be located at the DoubleTree
Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas. Interpreting services are needed for the
following: town hall meeting, keynote speaker, breakout sessions,
evening entertainment (fashion show) and the board meeting.

All certification holders must be certified and current on their
certification. Proof of certification is required upon submission of the
Interpreter Application Form. Interpreters must hold one at least one of
the following certifications:

* KQAS Certification (Level 4/5)
* NAD Certification (Level 4/5)
* RID Certification (CI/CT or CSC)

Due to the size and nature of our organization, we are unable to offer
large compensation packages; however, interpreters will be
compensated for their time. All workshops, with the exception of those
that are designated to be presented in sign language only, will have a
team of interpreters assigned to them. Interpreters assigned to a
workshop will be guaranteed those hours whether or not there are
deaf/hard of hearing individuals attending the workshop they are
assigned to. In the same vain, interpreters are expected to interpret for
the entire workshop whether or not there is a deaf/hard of hearing
individual in the audience. As a professional interpreting organization,
we feel that it is of the utmost importance to allow all conference goers
the opportunity for full and equal access to all workshops. Interpreters
will be compensated $30/hour (to the nearest quarter of an hour) for the
time they are scheduled to interpret. No minimum hourly rate applies.

We are also looking for a couple of interpreters that are willing to be “on-
call”. These interpreters will be compensated $2.00/hour for the time
that they agree to be on-call. Interpreters who wish to be on call must be
available on the hotel premises for the time that they have committed to.
If and when interpreting services are needed, the rate for on-call pay
stops and the normal hourly pay commences until the end of the
assigned time. Interpreters serving in this capacity will more than likely
be utilized as a team interpreter or deaf-blind interpreter, should the
need arise.

Conference registration is not covered. Individuals interested in
attending the conference are asked to fill out a conference registration
form which can be found on our website: www.kai-rid.org. Please note
that “early bird” registration is due by February 1st. Lodging at the hotel
will not be covered. Interpreters interested in reserving a room at the
DoubleTree can call them directly at (913)451-6100. Please note that
conference rates are only available until February 25th.

If you are interested in interpreting at the conference, please fill out the
Interpreter Application Form and attach a copy of your resume and your
certification card. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2008.
Applicants will be notified regarding the status of their application by
March 2, 2008. Please e-mail interpreter@kai-rid.org if you have any
questions. We look forward to hearing from you!

With Sincere Gratitude,

Molly Pourhussin

Interpreter Chair
interpreters@kai-rid.org

Call For Interpreters