Pidgin English Over the Phone Interpreter

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

Job summary

A service-focused provider is seeking Pidgin English Over-the-Phone Interpreters to support USCIS contracts. The role requires fluent Pidgin English and Standard English skills for real-time telephonic interpretation in legal contexts. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of interpreting experience and a strong understanding of immigration processes. Competitive pay and flexible scheduling are offered, with opportunities for advancement and remote work.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid training and development

Steady workload under federal contracts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience in immigration or legal contexts.
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time interpretation for USCIS interviews and hearings.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Skills

Fluency in Pidgin English

Fluency in Standard English

Understanding of cultural nuances

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 provide secure, high-quality language access in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Pidgin English Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Pidgin English (commonly spoken in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and other West African nations) is a critical language variety often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time Pidgin English – Standard English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
• Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards.
• Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
• Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native fluency in Pidgin English (West African variety) and Standard English.
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).
• Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.
• Strong understanding of cultural nuances and regional variations of Pidgin English.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language/creole premium).
• Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Steady workload under a federal contract.
• Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

To apply, submit your resume/CV highlighting Pidgin English interpreting experience, any certifications, and availability for full-time or contractor assignments to [e-mail] with the subject line: Pidgin English OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract.