Chuj Over the Phone Interpreter

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.