Chuj Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC; Traverse City (MI); Remote; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Global Impact Group LLC seeks a remote English-Chuj interpreter to provide real-time telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases. Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and English is required, with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include scheduled and surge interpretations, training participation, and advancement opportunities within a federal contract. Remote work uses USCIS-approved platforms and offers competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Chuj language

English language

Interpreting

Confidentiality

Cultural awareness

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 deliver secure, high-quality language support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.