Join Global Impact Group LLC as an Acateco Over the Phone Interpreter
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 support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
We are seeking Acateco (also known as Jakaltek) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Acateco, an indigenous Mayan language spoken in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Acateco (Jakaltek) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.Follow USCIS / DHS interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent / surge interpretation requests.Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Acateco (Jakaltek) and English.2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government preferred).Strong cultural knowledge of Guatemalan Mayan communities.Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3 / Tier 5 clearance.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay : $30–38 / hour (rare-language premium).Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid training and professional development.Steady workload under a federal contract.Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.How to Apply
Submit your resume, certifications, and availability for full-time or contractor assignments to
careers@globallanguagesystem.com with the subject line : Acateco (Jakaltek) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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