Berber Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A veteran-owned service provider is seeking Berber (Tamazight) Over-the-Phone Interpreters to support USCIS. This position offers a competitive pay rate of $30–38/hour, remote work opportunities, and the chance for professional development. Candidates need native or near-native fluency in Berber and English, with 2+ years of interpreting experience preferred.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Berber (Tamazight) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred in immigration or legal contexts.
• Knowledge of interpreter ethics and confidentiality.
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Berber (Tamazight) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS.
• Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS standards.
• Support scheduled assignments and urgent requests.
• Participate in training and quality assurance audits.

Skills

Fluency in Berber (Tamazight)

Fluency in English

Cultural knowledge of North Africa

Interpreter ethics

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.

Job Description

We are seeking Berber (Tamazight) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Tamazight, part of the Berber language family spoken across Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and North Africa, is a rare but critical language frequently needed for asylum and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Berber (Tamazight) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.
• Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Berber (Tamazight) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of North African cultural contexts.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).

Remote work using secure USCIS-approved systems.

Paid training and professional development.

Steady workload under a federal contract.

Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit your resume / CV highlighting Berber (Tamazight) interpreting experience (specify dialect if applicable, e.g., Kabyle, Tarifit, Shilha), certifications (community, ATA, NGO, or court interpreting credentials preferred), and availability for full-time or contractor assignments to [e-mail] with the subject line: Berber (Tamazight) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.