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 access in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Maay Maay (Maymay) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Maay Maay is a Somali dialect spoken primarily in southern Somalia and among diaspora communities and is often required in asylum and immigration cases where Standard Somali is not sufficient.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Maay Maay English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers applicants and stakeholders.
- Deliver interpretation with accuracy impartiality and professionalism in asylum and immigration proceedings.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation calls.
- Participate in training compliance refreshers and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Maay Maay (Maymay) and English (knowledge of Standard Somali is a plus).
- 2 years of professional interpreting experience (immigration asylum legal community or NGO/government preferred).
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics neutrality and confidentiality.
- Cultural familiarity with Somali-speaking communities especially in southern Somalia.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $3038/hour (rare-dialect premium).
- Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Career growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- Resume / CV highlighting Maay Maay interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community medical court or NGO interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at:
Subject line: Maay Maay (Maymay) OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
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.
Global Impact Group LLC is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority-Owned enterprise based in Raleigh North Carolina providing innovative and quality-driven solutions in Staffing Language Services Consulting Janitorial and Employment Placement. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified firm we serve government healthcare education and corporate clients with excellence efficiency and cultural competence. Our mission is to deliver tailored services that empower individuals strengthen organizations and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.
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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 access in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Maay Maay (Maymay) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Maay Maay is a Somali dialect spoken primarily in southern Somalia and among diaspora communities and is often required in asylum and immigration cases where Standard Somali is not sufficient.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Maay Maay English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers applicants and stakeholders.
- Deliver interpretation with accuracy impartiality and professionalism in asylum and immigration proceedings.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation calls.
- Participate in training compliance refreshers and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Maay Maay (Maymay) and English (knowledge of Standard Somali is a plus).
- 2 years of professional interpreting experience (immigration asylum legal community or NGO/government preferred).
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics neutrality and confidentiality.
- Cultural familiarity with Somali-speaking communities especially in southern Somalia.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $3038/hour (rare-dialect premium).
- Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Career growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit the following:
- Resume / CV highlighting Maay Maay interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community medical court or NGO interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at:
Subject line: Maay Maay (Maymay) OPI Interpreter Application USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour
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.
Global Impact Group LLC is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority-Owned enterprise based in Raleigh North Carolina providing innovative and quality-driven solutions in Staffing Language Services Consulting Janitorial and Employment Placement. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified firm we serve government healthcare education and corporate clients with excellence efficiency and cultural competence. Our mission is to deliver tailored services that empower individuals strengthen organizations and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.
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