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 support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Acateco (also known as Jakaltek) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Acateco, an indigenous Mayan language spoken in the Huehuetenango region of Guatemala, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Acateco (Jakaltek) English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
- Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.
- Follow USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Acateco (Jakaltek) and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, NGO, or government preferred).
- Strong cultural knowledge of Guatemalan Mayan 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.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Acateco (Jakaltek) interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (community, NGO, court, or professional interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Acateco (Jakaltek) 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.
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.