MDCR - Division of Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing Intern

Job Description

We are now accepting summer internship applications for the Division on Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing for students with intermediate to advanced American Sign Language (ASL) skills who are eager to grow their fluency through immersive, community-based experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Perform research for the division
• Administrative functions as needed
• Gather and compile information
• Assist with development of materials
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite programs
• Technology background a plus
• Awareness of individuals who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing a plus

Additional Requirements and Information

At the time of internship, the applicant must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.

Applicants must have intermediate to advanced ASL skills and be actively enrolled in an Interpreter Training Program (ITP) or a related field focused on serving the Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing communities.

Applicants who are working toward a degree in Deaf Studies, ASL Interpreting, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Policy, and/or Sociology are preferred.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and transcript to your application.

Please Note: Interns interested in earning academic credit are responsible to work with their academic advisors to verify if this internship meets the requirements for academic credit to be granted.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.