Garifuna Over the Phone Interpreter

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 Garifuna Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Garifuna, an indigenous Arawakan language with African and Carib influences, is spoken in Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, and Nicaragua, and is a rare but critical language frequently required in asylum and immigration interviews. Responsibilities Provide real-time Garifuna ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders. Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and asylum contexts. Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards. Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs. Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits. Qualifications Native or near-native fluency in Garifuna and English. 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government preferred). Strong cultural knowledge of Garifuna communities in Central America and the diaspora. Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards. Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance. Compensation & Benefits Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium). Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms. Paid training and professional development. Steady assignments under a federal contract. Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership. How to Apply Submit: Resume / CV highlighting Garifuna interpreting experience. Any certifications (community, NGO, medical, or court interpreting credentials preferred). Availability for full-time or contractor roles. Apply at: [email protected] Subject line: Garifuna OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract This is a remote position. Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Global Impact Group LLC is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority-Owned enterprise based in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing innovative and quality-driven solutions in Staffing , Language Services , Consulting , Janitorial , and Employment Placement . As an ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified firm, we serve government, healthcare, education, and corporate clients with excellence, efficiency, and cultural competence. Our mission is to deliver tailored services that empower individuals, strengthen organizations, and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.