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 deliver secure, high-quality language support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Chuj Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Chuj, a Mayan language spoken in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala and parts of southern Mexico, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Chuj English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural awareness in immigration and legal contexts.Maintain confidentiality under USCIS / DHS interpreter standards.Support both scheduled and urgent / surge interpretation needs.Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and English.2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).Deep knowledge of Mayan / indigenous Guatemalan culture.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 : $3038 / hour (rare-language premium).Remote work via secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid training and professional development.Steady assignments under a federal contract.Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.How to Apply
Submit :
Resume / CV highlighting Chuj interpreting experience.Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.Apply at : careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line : Chuj OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.