Kaqchikel Over the Phone Interpreter

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

Job summary

A veteran-owned translation service is seeking experienced Kaqchikel Over-the-Phone Interpreters for remote support on their USCIS contract. The role requires fluency in Kaqchikel and English, along with professional interpreting experience. This position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and career advancement opportunities in a federal contract environment.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid training and professional development

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Kaqchikel and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience in immigration or legal contexts.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kaqchikel-English telephonic interpretation.
• Interpret with accuracy and professionalism in legal contexts.
• Manage both scheduled and urgent interpretation assignments.

Skills

Fluency in Kaqchikel

Fluency in English

Cultural knowledge of Guatemalan Mayan communities

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 solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Kaqchikel Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kaqchikel, a Mayan language spoken in Guatemala’s central highlands, is a rare but critical language frequently needed in asylum and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Kaqchikel-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
• Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Kaqchikel and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, legal, or government strongly preferred).
• Strong cultural knowledge of Guatemalan Mayan communities.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity.
• 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 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:

• Resume / CV highlighting Kaqchikel interpreting experience.
• Any certifications (community, NGO, court, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
• Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: [e-mail] Subject line: Kaqchikel OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.