Konjobal / Qanjobal 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 solutions in more than 80 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Konjobal / Q’anjob’al Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Konjobal / Q’anjob’al , widely spoken in Guatemala, is a rare but critical language for asylum and immigration interviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Konjobal / Q’anjob’al ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Interpret in immigration, legal, and administrative settings with accuracy and impartiality.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS compliance standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Konjobal / Q’anjob’al and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, legal, or government preferred).
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural competency.
• Excellent telephone communication skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
• Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Consistent assignments under a federal contract.
• Career advancement opportunities in linguist leadership or quality assurance.

How to Apply

Submit:

1. Resume / CV highlighting Konjobal / Q’anjob’al interpreting experience.
2. Certifications (court, community, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
3. Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: [email protected]
 Subject line: Konjobal / Q’anjob’al OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.