Ixil Ixel Over the Phone Interpreter
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 30 - 38
Posted on:
25-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
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 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Ixil (Ixel) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Ixil an indigenous Mayan language spoken primarily in the El Quiché region of Guatemala is a rare but high-demand language often needed for asylum and immigration cases.
- Provide real-time Ixil (Ixel) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews hearings and asylum proceedings.
- Interpret accurately impartially and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
- Participate in training compliance refreshers and quality assurance reviews.
- Native or near-native fluency in Ixil (Ixel) and English.
- 2 years of professional interpreting experience (immigration asylum legal community or NGO settings strongly preferred).
- Deep cultural understanding of Mayan/Guatemalan indigenous communities.
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics confidentiality and neutrality standards.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
- Competitive pay: $3038/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
- Resume / CV highlighting Ixil (Ixel) interpreting experience.
- Any certifications or NGO/community interpreter credentials (if available).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at:
Subject line: Ixil (Ixel) OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract.
This is a remote position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Skills
- Continuous Integration
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Deaf Education
- LAMP Stack
- Medical Terminology
- Smartsheet
- Translation
- Interpretation
- Child Protective Services
- Public Speaking
- Social Work
About Company
Global Impact Group is one of the leading Human Resources Consultancy , Recruitment ( Executive Search & Headhunting) Houses , Talent Management and Leadership Solutions Providers in the Middle East Region. We are a trusted advisor for many leading businesses, governments, and ins ... View more
