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Black people, Indigenous people, people of the global majority, transgender people, and people with disabilities will be prioritized.
Description
BareBones Productions is seeking to hire a Lead ASL Interpreter for Performers for the 2026 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with BareBones Co-Directors, artistic/production staff, and community members from the end of August, through September and October, and into the beginning of November. The Lead ASL Interpreter for Performers will work with deaf BareBones performers to allow them to participate with the BareBones community to create a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed our evenings around the date of Halloween. Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN.
Qualifications
- Strong skills in theater or arts-related ASL interpretation
- RID certification preferred
- Ability to recruit, collaborate with, schedule, and provide direction to other ASL interpreters, both volunteer and paid
- Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias
- Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
Must Work/Attend
Non-Interpreting
- August 27: paid orientation meeting (aka “BareBones Buildup”). Collaborate with the Staff Team to create protocols to address interpersonal dynamics, safety, workload fairness, communication, & organization.
- One Production meetings if requested
- Meetings/phone calls with ASL team as needed
Interpreting - can be shared with other recruited interpreters. Exact dates, hours, times to be determined in collaboration with BareBones Production Team and Deaf Community Members and within budget limits approximately 40 hours
- August-October:
- Up to two Community Storyboarding sessions within the dates of 8/29-9/3, specific dates and hours TBD.
- Some puppet building workshops (dates/times TBD).
- All Sunday afternoon rehearsals (times, number of hours TBD).
- October 24 - 28: Tech week: work three out of five of these evenings from 4:00pm to 10:00pm, but need to keep all of these evenings available. (dates, times, number of hours TBD) .
- Oct. 29, 30 and 31, Nov. 1, and a rain date of Nov. 2: performances (times, number of hours TBD).
- Review the draft calendar for more details: 2026 Show Season Calendar for BareBones
Responsibilities
- Provide ASL interpretation to deaf BareBones performers, or schedule interpreters from the ASL team
- Collaborate with Volunteer Recruiter, Stage Manager, Teaching Artists, and Co-Directors to recruit, collaborate with, schedule, and provide direction to additional ASL interpreters
- Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participant
- Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptly
- Participate in final wrap-up survey after November 4, 2025
- As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the job
Terms
| Location | Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota |
| Type | Independent contractor, temporary |
| Category | Art and Art Admin |
| Apply By | July 1, 2026 |
| Hiring Date | Approx July / August |
| Job Dates | August 1 to November 15 |
| Stipend | $30 -$50/hr for interpreting hours, dependent on experience and certification |
| BareBones BuildUp Attendance Stipend | $50 |
The BareBones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without many people's in-kind donations (love hours). In addition to the listed stipend, BareBones provides all staff with snacks or meals at most meetings, builds, and rehearsals, and access to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in BareBones duties.
How to Apply
Please apply via the BareBones job application Google form, by July 1, 2026. Any applications sent via other methods will not be reviewed. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Please Note: this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.