Mandinka OPI Interpreter — Remote (USCIS)

Global Language System; United States; Remote; USD 41,328 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Advancement opportunities

Training & development

Job summary

Global Impact Group LLC seeks Mandinka Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support USCIS contract obligations. This remote role requires Mandinka and English fluency and focuses on asylum/immigration contexts with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation, neutrality, and cultural sensitivity, plus participation in training and QA reviews for ongoing quality improvement. Competitive hourly pay and advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandinka and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience, immigration or government experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality.
• Cultural familiarity with Mandinka-speaking communities in West Africa.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Mandinka-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Interpret accurately, neutrally, and with cultural sensitivity in asylum and immigration contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
• Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Skills

Mandinka language fluency

English fluency

Job description

Global Impact Group LLC seeks Mandinka Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support USCIS contract obligations. This remote role requires Mandinka and English fluency and focuses on asylum/immigration contexts with strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities include real-time interpretation, neutrality, and cultural sensitivity, plus participation in training and QA reviews for ongoing quality improvement. Competitive hourly pay and advancement opportunities are offered.