Chuj Over the Phone Interpreter

Remote solely$30 – $38

About this role

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: $30–38/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:

  1. Resume / CV highlighting Chuj interpreting experience.
  2. Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
  3. Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: [email protected]
Subject line: Chuj OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.

Company at a glance

Global Language System is a full range language service provider founded in 2014. Our business is a small minority and a CVE verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned firm located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Our mission is to help organizations and individuals bridge communication gaps.

At Global Language System, we provide top-notch medical, technical, financial, scientific, and legal documents translation services; simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in-person, over the phone and through Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services; Reading services and American Sign Language Interpretation Services onsite and via Video Remote to a range of federal, state and city-level agencies, organizations, and school systems.

Founded2014
Team Size2-10 employees
WorkspaceRemote solely
IndustryTranslation and Localization
Location
United States

Top Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training and development
  • Competitive pay
  • Paid training
  • Professional development

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