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 access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Mixtec Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Mixtec, a group of indigenous languages spoken primarily in Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero, Mexico, is a rare but high-demand language often required in asylum and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Mixtec ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
- Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards.
- Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Mixtec (any regional variety) and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, asylum, or NGO/government strongly preferred).
- Cultural knowledge of indigenous Mexican communities.
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality.
- 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 systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady assignments under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Mixtec interpreting experience (please specify regional variety, if known).
- Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Mixtec OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
Subject line: Mixtec OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
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