Wolof Over the Phone Interpreter
Global Impact Group LLC
Date: 8 hours ago
City: Birmingham, AL
Salary:
$28
-
$35
per hour
Contract type: Full time
Remote
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 provide secure, high-quality language support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Wolof Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Wolof, widely spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania, is a rare but critical West African language for asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
Submit:
Subject line: Wolof 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 provide secure, high-quality language support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Wolof Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Wolof, widely spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania, is a rare but critical West African language for asylum and immigration proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Wolof English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.
- Interpret accurately, impartially, and confidentially in immigration, legal, and administrative settings.
- Follow USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and compliance standards.
- Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.
- Native or near-native fluency in Wolof and English.
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, legal, medical, or government preferred).
- Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.
- Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to remain accurate under pressure.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 federal clearance.
- Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).
- Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid training and professional development.
- Consistent workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Wolof interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (court, community, or medical interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Subject line: Wolof OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
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