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 deliver secure, high-quality language support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Akan Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Akan, which includes Twi and Fante dialects, is a major West African language spoken primarily in Ghana and among diaspora communities, and is often required in asylum, refugee, and immigration proceedings.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time Akan (Twi/Fante) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.

Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.

Maintain strict confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.

Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.

Qualifications

Native or near-native fluency in Akan (Twi and/or Fante) and English.

2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, community, medical, or government preferred).

Strong understanding of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay: $28–35/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 Akan interpreting experience (please specify dialect: Twi and/or Fante).

Certifications (community, medical, court, or NGO interpreting credentials preferred).

Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Akan (Twi/Fante) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

This is a remote position.