Pidgin English Over the Phone Interpreter

<strong>Benefits:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Opportunity for advancement</li><li>Training & development<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>About Us<br><br></strong>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 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.<br><br>We are seeking Pidgin English Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Pidgin English (commonly spoken in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, and other West African nations) is a critical language variety often required for asylum, refugee, and immigration cases.<br><br><strong>Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Provide real-time Pidgin English ↔ Standard English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.</li><li>Interpret with accuracy, neutrality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards.</li><li>Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.</li><li>Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.<br><br><br></li></ul>Qualifications<br><br><ul><li>Native or near-native fluency in Pidgin English (West African variety) and Standard English.</li><li>2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, legal, community, NGO, or government strongly preferred).</li><li>Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.</li><li>Strong understanding of cultural nuances and regional variations of Pidgin English.</li><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.<br><br><br></li></ul>Compensation & Benefits<br><br><ul><li>Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language/creole premium).</li><li>Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.</li><li>Paid training and professional development.</li><li>Steady workload under a federal contract.</li><li>Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.<br><br><br></li></ul>How to Apply<br><br>Submit:<br><br><ul><li>Resume / CV highlighting Pidgin English interpreting experience (include regional background, e.g., Nigerian Pidgin, Cameroonian Pidgin).</li><li>Any certifications (community, court, NGO, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).</li><li>Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.<br><br><br></li></ul>Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com<br><br>Subject line: <em>Pidgin English OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract<br><br></em>This is a remote position.

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