What are the responsibilities and job description for the Soninke Over the Phone Interpreter position at Global Impact Group LLC?
Benefits:
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 solutions in 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Soninke Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Soninke, also known as Maraka or Sarakole, is a Mande language spoken in Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, and Gambia, and is a rare but important language often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
Submit:
Subject line: Soninke OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
- 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 solutions in 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Soninke Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Soninke, also known as Maraka or Sarakole, is a Mande language spoken in Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, and Gambia, and is a rare but important language often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Soninke ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.
- Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration, legal, and asylum contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.
- Native or near-native fluency in Soninke and English.
- 2 years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, community, or government strongly preferred).
- Strong cultural knowledge of West African Soninke-speaking communities.
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and impartiality standards.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
- Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Soninke interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, NGO, court, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Subject line: Soninke OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
Salary : $30 - $38