Kaqchikel Over the Phone Interpreter

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 Kaqchikel Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kaqchikel, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala's central highlands, is a rare but critical language frequently needed in asylum and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kaqchikel ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Kaqchikel and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, legal, or government strongly preferred).
• Strong cultural knowledge of Guatemalan Mayan communities.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• 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 with secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Steady workload under a federal contract.
• Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.