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 access in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Maay Maay (Maymay) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Maay Maay is a Somali dialect spoken primarily in southern Somalia and among diaspora communities, and is often required in asylum and immigration cases where Standard Somali is not sufficient.
Responsibilities
Provide real-time Maay Maay English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.Deliver interpretation with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in asylum and immigration proceedings.Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS / DHS interpreter standards.Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent / surge interpretation calls.Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.Qualifications
Native or near-native fluency in Maay Maay (Maymay) and English (knowledge of Standard Somali is a plus).2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, community, or NGO / government preferred).Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, neutrality, and confidentiality.Cultural familiarity with Somali-speaking communities, especially in southern Somalia.Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3 / Tier 5 security clearance.Compensation & Benefits
Competitive pay : $3038 / hour (rare-dialect premium).Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.Paid training and professional development.Steady workload under a federal contract.Career growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.How to Apply
Submit the following :
Resume / CV highlighting Maay Maay interpreting experience.Any certifications (community, medical, court, or NGO interpreting credentials preferred).Availability for full-time or contractor roles.Apply at : careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line : Maay Maay (Maymay) OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.