Ixil Ixel Over the Phone Interpreter

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

Job summary

A language services provider is seeking Ixil (Ixel) Over-the-Phone Interpreters for USCIS contract. This role involves providing telephonic interpretation in legal settings, requiring native fluency in Ixil and English, with a competitive pay of $30–38/hour. The position offers opportunities for professional development and is fully remote.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid training

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
• Familiarity with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Ixil (Ixel) English interpretation.
• Interpret accurately and impartially in legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality per USCIS/DHS standards.

Skills

Fluency in Ixil (Ixel)

Fluency in English

Professional interpreting experience

Cultural understanding of Mayan communities

Familiarity with interpreter ethics

Job description

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 in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Ixil (Ixel) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Ixil, an indigenous Mayan language spoken primarily in the El Quiché region of Guatemala, is a rare but high-demand language often needed for asylum and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Ixil (Ixel) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Ixil (Ixel) and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, legal, community, or NGO settings strongly preferred).
• Deep cultural understanding of Mayan/Guatemalan indigenous communities.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality 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 with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
• 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 Ixil (Ixel) interpreting experience, any certifications or NGO/community interpreter credentials (if available), and availability for full-time or contractor roles to [e-mail] with the subject line: Ixil (Ixel) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract.

This is a remote position.