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 more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Quichua (Cañar Highland Dialect) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract.
Quichua, a Quechuan indigenous language spoken in the Ecuadorian highlands, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration interviews.
Responsibilities
● Provide real-time Quichua (Cañar Highland) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
● Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality in immigration, legal, and community contexts.
● Adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter standards and professional ethics.
● Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
● Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
● Native or near-native fluency in Quichua (Cañar Highland Dialect) and English.
● 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, or community interpreting strongly preferred).
● Deep cultural understanding of Andean/indigenous communities.
● Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and accuracy standards.
● 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-dialect premium).
● Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
● Paid training and professional development.
● Consistent assignments under a federal contract.
● Growth opportunities in quality assurance and linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Quichua interpreting experience (specify dialect).
- Any certifications (court, community, ATA, or equivalent preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line:
Quichua (Cañar Highland Dialect) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.