Twi / Akan 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 deliver secure, high-quality language solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Twi (Akan) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Twi, a major West African language spoken in Ghana and diaspora communities, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum, refugee, and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time Twi (Akan) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
  • Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration and asylum contexts.
  • Maintain confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and standards.
  • Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
  • Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications

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

  • Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
  • Remote work using 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 Twi (Akan) interpreting experience.
  2. Any certifications (community, medical, court, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
  3. Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: [email protected]
Subject line: Twi (Akan) 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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