Yoruba 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 solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Yoruba Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Yoruba, a major West African language spoken in Nigeria, Benin, Togo, and diaspora communities worldwide, is a priority language for asylum, refugee, and immigration-related cases. Responsibilities Provide real-time Yoruba ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and immigration proceedings. Ensure interpretations are accurate, impartial, and culturally appropriate. Maintain confidentiality in compliance with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards. Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests. Participate in compliance training, quality audits, and professional development. Qualifications Native or near-native fluency in Yoruba and English. 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, medical, NGO, or community preferred). Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality. Excellent telephone communication skills with 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: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium). Remote work through secure USCIS-approved platforms. Paid training and compliance onboarding. Steady workload under a federal contract. Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership. How to Apply Submit the following: Resume / CV highlighting Yoruba interpreting experience. Certifications (community, court, medical, NGO interpreting credentials preferred). Availability for full-time or contractor assignments. Apply at: [email protected] Subject line: Yoruba OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract This is a remote position. Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 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.