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 access in more than 80 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Kinyarwanda Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Kinyarwanda is a critical rare language often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.
Responsibilities - Provide real-time Kinyarwanda English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
- Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in legal and immigration contexts.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS compliance standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Kinyarwanda and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, medical, or government preferred).
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Strong telephone communication skills and ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Consistent workload under a federal contract.
- Career advancement opportunities in linguist leadership or quality assurance.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Kinyarwanda interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (court, community, ATA, or other credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line:
Kinyarwanda OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract This is a remote position.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Remote work, Flexible hours,