Membership
NAJIT’s activities are supported by membership dues and member donations. While there are no formal requirements for joining other than an interest in interpreting and/or translation, most of our members hold professional credentials such as federal and/or state court interpreter certification, national judiciary interpreter and translator certification by NAJIT, interpreter certification by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf), translator certification by ATA (American Translators Association), approval by the US Department of State (for escort, seminar or conference interpreting) and/or other credentialing by government agencies or international organizations.
While NAJIT is the worlds largest association of judiciary interpreters, NAJIT members extend beyond the judiciary. Our members work in conference, medical, diplomatic, and immigration settings as well.
NAJIT membership is for one full year. Membership expires one year from the start date.
Anyone who shares NAJIT’s interests and objectives is welcome to join!
Join
Use this link to renew or join. To renew, use the pop-up box to login to your account and renew your membership via the member portal. A direct link to the renewal page was also sent in the renewal email reminder.
If you do not have an existing NAJIT account, click the x in the upper right-hand corner of the pop-up box and you will be prompted to enter your details to create an account.
Benefits
When you join, you will enjoy, among other things:
Full Listing in NAJIT’s Online Directory
(Active Members and Corporate Members only)
Subscription to Proteus
NAJIT’s newsletter dedicated to the interpretation and translation professions.
Membership Card or Member Certificate
A membership card will be emailed to you along with your receipt letter. Login to the member portal to request a new one or to request a member certificate.
The use of the NAJIT Member Logo
on your business card and website. (Active & Corporate Members)
Opportunity to Volunteer
for the American Red Cross in the event of a disaster.
Access to the NAJIT Healthplan
Read MoreRight to Vote and Hold Office
(Active members only)
Subscription to CyberNews
NAJIT’s monthly email highlighting activities of the Association, it’s offerings as well as matters of interest to the professions of interpreting and translation.
Access to Reduced-Priced Professional Liability Insurance
Member DetailsReduced-Rate Access to Required Continuing Education Sessions offered by NAJIT
Opportunities for Committee Membership
and participation in NAJIT special projects.
NAJIT Position Papers
The opportunity to contribute to the creation of position papers on topics of critical importance to the profession.
Electronic Access to NAJIT Publications
including archived materials available in the Members’ Only area of the webpage.
Reduced-Rate Registration for NAJIT Conferences
regional and local workshops.
Access to a Reduced-Rate Subscription from Payment Practices
A service designed to provide interpreters and translators a vetting system for agency clients.
Member DetailsOpportunity to Chair Committees
and be actively involved in NAJIT decision-making and long-term planning.
Active Involvement in State and National Legislative Matters
and issues affecting the interpreting and translating community.
Access to Employment Opportunities
posted on the website and through special bulletins.
Networking
and collegial relationships.
Workshops
Access to reduced-rate language specific interpreting and translation skills-building workshops in Spanish and other languages, including certification testing preparation courses.
Membership Categories
All NAJIT membership are for a rolling 12-month period unless otherwise indicated.
Active
Dues: $125 (1-year membership)
Dues: $330 (3-year membership, a $45 savings!)
Dues: $215 (1-year membership for 2 individuals residing at the same address)
Suggested SSTI Contribution: $35
Description: Any professional interpreter and/or translator. (Individual membership)
Associate
Dues: $105
Suggested SSTI Contribution: $25
Total: $130
Description: Any person who shares NAJIT’s interests while working in a different field such as law enforcement, the judiciary or academia. (i.e. An individual who is not compensated / remunerated for translation and / or interpreting.)
Corporate
Dues: $250
Suggested SSTI Contribution: $100
Total: $350
Description: Any for‐profit business entity with an interest in interpreting and/or translation. In such cases, membership shall be in the name of the corporation, not in the name of its billing contact or any single employee of the corporation.
Corporate Sponsor
Dues: $500
Suggested SSTI Contribution: $100
Total: $600
Description: Any for‐profit business entity with an interest in interpreting and/or translation. In such cases, membership shall be in the name of the corporation, not in the name of its billing contact or any single employee of the corporation. Three representatives of each Corporate Sponsor Member shall be entitled to attend NAJIT-sponsored events at the member rate.
Organization (nonprofit)
Dues: $250
Suggested SSTI Contribution: $65
Total: $315
Description: An Organizational Member shall be any public or private educational institution, governmental entity, library, or nonprofit corporation with an interest in judiciary interpreting and/or translation. In such cases, membership shall be in the name of the organization, not in the name of its billing contact or any of its associates. One representative of each Organizational Member shall be entitled to attend NAJIT-sponsored events at the member rate.
Student
Dues: $60
Suggested SSTI Contribution: $10
Total: $70
Description: Any person enrolled in a full‐time interpreting or translation degree program at a recognized institution. (Certificate programs do not qualify for student membership)
Refund Policy:
Membership purchases can be cancelled within 48 hours of purchase by written notice to hq@najit.org. A cancellation fee of 20 percent will apply to all eligible cancellations. After 48 hours, all membership purchases are final.