DAS Student Interpreter Development

RIT/NTID student interpreters can work with the Department of Access Services (DAS) before they graduate. While working with DAS as a student interpreter, you will:

• Experience of a variety of assignments on the RIT Campus
• Earn payment for up to twenty hours of work each week.
• Be assigned a mentor
• Interact and network with more than 100 RIT interpreters

Student interpreters at DAS are working in a real-world environment. This student interpreter position is designed as a bridge that leads and supports young interpreters as they make the transition from student to practitioner. Applicants must be organized, flexible, personable, able to work with a variety of personalities, and professional in both dress and demeanor.

Our first priority at DAS is to serve the students, faculty, and staff of RIT/NTID. Our Mission Statement can be found here. DAS employs a rigorous assessment procedure, developed with the benefit of over 40 years of experience.

To be offered a position, students need to demonstrate abilities commensurate with entry-level work as an interpreter in postsecondary education.

The application process begins with submitting application materials. The DAS management team will screen the application materials and invite successful candidates to complete our skills assessment and interview with one of the managers.

Application materials required:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressed to DAS Director, Brittany Taylor (mention a specific team or interest)
• Two reference names (from a deaf consumer, mentor, or employer) to include their name, relationship and contact information

Submit materials via Career Connect or via email to Shaunti Session at smsdis@rit.edu.

Contact us with any questions or concerns: Eric Severson at exsdis1@rit.edu or Wendi Gammon at wrgdis@rit.edu.