Mandinka 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 Mandinka Over-the-Phone Interpreters for federal contracts. This remote position offers competitive pay of $30–38/hour, flexible schedules, and opportunities for advancement. Key qualifications include fluency in Mandinka and English, and 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of interpreter ethics and cultural familiarity with Mandinka-speaking communities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandinka and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality.
• Cultural familiarity with Mandinka-speaking communities in West Africa.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for federal clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Mandinka-English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers and applicants.
• Interpret accurately and neutrally in asylum contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with interpreter standards.
• Support urgent interpretation needs as required.
• Participate in training and quality assurance reviews.

Skills

Fluency in Mandinka

Fluency in English

Interpreting ethics

Cultural familiarity with Mandinka-speaking 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 provide secure, high-quality language solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Mandinka Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Mandinka, a Mande language spoken in Gambia, Senegal, Guinea, and West African diaspora communities, is a rare but high-priority language often required in asylum and immigration interviews.

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.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Mandinka and English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, legal, or government strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality.
• Cultural familiarity with Mandinka-speaking communities in West Africa.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

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

Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.

Paid onboarding and professional development.

Consistent workload under a federal contract.

Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

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

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

This is a remote position.