Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
About Us
Global Impact Group LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and ISO 9001 / ISO 17100 certified provider of interpretation and translation services. We provide secure, high-quality language solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Mandinka Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Mandinka, a Mande language spoken in Gambia, Senegal, Guinea, and West African diaspora communities, is a rare but high-priority language often required in asylum and immigration interviews.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Mandinka English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.Interpret accurately, neutrally, and with cultural sensitivity in asylum and immigration contexts.Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS / DHS interpreter standards.Support both scheduled assignments and urgent / surge interpretation needs.Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Mandinka and English.2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, legal, or government strongly preferred).Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality.Cultural familiarity with Mandinka-speaking communities in West Africa.Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3 / Tier 5 federal clearance.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay : $3038 / hour (rare-language premium).Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid onboarding and professional development.Consistent workload under a federal contract.Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.How to Apply
Submit the following :
Resume / CV highlighting Mandinka interpreting experience.Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).Availability for full-time or contractor roles.Apply at : careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line : Mandinka OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.