Mixtec 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 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

This is a remote position.