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