Krio Over the Phone Interpreter

Remote solely$28 – $35

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 provide secure, high-quality language access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Krio Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Krio, an English-based Creole language widely spoken in Sierra Leone and by diaspora communities, is a rare but important language frequently required in asylum and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time Krio ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
  • Deliver interpretation with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
  • Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
  • Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
  • Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications

  • Native or near-native fluency in Krio and English.
  • 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, or NGO/government preferred).
  • Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
  • Strong telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
  • Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.
  • Paid training and professional development.
  • Steady workload under a federal contract.
  • Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply


Submit:

  1. Resume / CV highlighting Krio interpreting experience.
  2. Certifications (community, court, NGO, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
  3. Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: [email protected]
Subject line: Krio 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
  • Paid training
  • Professional development

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