Visual Interpreter FTE Job at Aira in Richmond

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Aira is visual interpreting.

We are an assistive technology company on a mission to remove barriers and make the world more accessible. We operate 24 / 7 / 365 in three languages worldwide and provide service wherever there is an internet connection.

Our service is live, human-to-human professional assistance for people who are blind or have low vision. Using the powerful combination of a camera and the Aira app on someone's device of choice, a professionally-trained visual interpreter will assist by visually interpreting what is in the camera's view or on screen, from describing to reading, from explaining to navigating - just about anything, safely and securely.

Aira is used in any industry - such as higher education, technology, retail, healthcare, transportation, and more. Our robust and growing network of partners committed to inclusion and accessibility includes airports, banks, major software companies, financial firms, retailers, and universities. With millions of calls to date, our visual interpreters empower individuals to overcome accessibility barriers every day by providing live, on-demand access to visual information.

By joining this organization, you will have a major impact on the lives of the millions of people worldwide who are blind or have low vision.

The Visual Interpreter is the most essential component of our service, often considered the ‘secret sauce.' As the world's only certified visual interpreters, Visual Interpreters are top-tier professionals dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for members of the blind and low vision community.

As a Visual Interpreter, using our proprietary technology platform, you will answer live video calls from our blind and low vision customers. You will then assist, one at a time, with real-time tasks in countless unique scenarios. Please note you will not be on camera during these live video calls.

From assisting with daily personal routines to professional activities to navigating a dream journey around the globe, Visual Interpreters focus on providing live, personalized support for each customer's unique requirements during live calls. Here is a video to show what the role encompasses and what it's like to be a part of Aira.

Working as a Visual Interpreter is unlike any other job. We've developed our own training and certification process to ensure you'll be ready and able to assist our customers accomplish any task. While our paid training will expand your communication skills, teach you to use a mix of third-party tools and proprietary technologies, and polish your customer service skills, it's the actual real-world calls that will challenge and shape your worldview.

Objectives of this Role :

• Embody the Aira brand by always being helpful, consistent, creative, and kind
• Provide exceptional customer experience by utilizing training and tools (proprietary and third-party) efficiently and accurately to support blind and low vision customer needs
• Contribute to the organization's growth and success by being a core member of the Aira team by supporting other Visual Interpreters.
• Continue to learn and develop extensive visual interpreting capabilities via ongoing education and training.

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All candidates will be treated fairly, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, martial status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factors protected by law.

Accessibility Support

Aira is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at humanresources@aira.io.

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IT Services and IT Consulting

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