Chuj Over the Phone Interpreter
About this role
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Resume / CV highlighting Chuj interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
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.
Top Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training and development
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Professional development
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