Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 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 Lingala Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Lingala, spoken widely in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, and parts of Central Africa, is a rare African language often required in asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Lingala English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
- Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Handle both scheduled and urgent/surge assignments.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Lingala and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, medical, community, or government preferred).
- Knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Strong telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $2835/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Consistent workload under a federal contract.
- Career growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Lingala interpreting experience.
- Certifications (court, community, medical, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Lingala OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.