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Chuj Over the Phone Interpreter

traverse city, mi • Posted Yesterday
Remote Contract Other

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 support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.


Responsibilities



  • Provide real-time Chuj ︎ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.

  • Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural awareness in immigration and legal contexts.

  • Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

  • Support both scheduled and urgent/surge interpretation needs.

  • Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.


Qualifications



  • Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and English.

  • 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).

  • Deep knowledge of Mayan/indigenous Guatemalan culture.

  • Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.

  • 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 platforms.

  • Paid training and professional development.

  • Steady assignments under a federal contract.

  • Advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.


This is a remote position.

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