Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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 provide secure, high-quality language access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Pidgin English Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Pidgin English (commonly spoken in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and other West African nations) is a critical language variety often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Pidgin English Standard English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Pidgin English (West African variety) and Standard English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances and regional variations of Pidgin English.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $2835/hour (rare-language/creole premium).
• Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Steady workload under a federal contract.
• Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit:

1. Resume / CV highlighting Pidgin English interpreting experience (include regional background, e.g., Nigerian Pidgin, Cameroonian Pidgin).
2. Any certifications (community, court, NGO, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
3. Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Pidgin English OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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