Berber Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Berber Over the Phone Interpreter

Raleigh, NC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 Berber (Tamazight) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Tamazight, part of the Berber language family spoken across Morocco, Algeria, Libya, and North Africa, is a rare but critical language frequently needed for asylum and immigration proceedings.

    Responsibilities

    Provide real-time Berber (Tamazight) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum cases.

    Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in immigration and legal contexts.

    Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

    Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.

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

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Berber (Tamazight) and English.

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

    Knowledge of North African cultural contexts.

    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 systems.

    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 Berber (Tamazight) interpreting experience (specify dialect if applicable, e.g., Kabyle, Tarifit, Shilha).

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

    Availability for full-time or contractor assignments.

    Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Berber (Tamazight) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

    This is a remote position.