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 more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

We are seeking Maay Maay (Maymay) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Maay Maay is a Somali dialect spoken primarily in southern Somalia and among diaspora communities, and is often required in asylum and immigration cases where Standard Somali is not sufficient.

Responsibilities

Provide real-time Maay Maay ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS officers, applicants, and stakeholders.

Deliver interpretation with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in asylum and immigration proceedings.

Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation calls.

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

Qualifications

Native or near-native fluency in Maay Maay (Maymay) and English (knowledge of Standard Somali is a plus).

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

Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, neutrality, and confidentiality.

Cultural familiarity with Somali-speaking communities, especially in southern Somalia.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay: $30–38/hour (rare-dialect premium).

Remote work using secure USCIS-approved platforms.

Paid training and professional development.

Steady workload under a federal contract.

Career growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

How to Apply

Submit the following:

Resume / CV highlighting Maay Maay interpreting experience.

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

Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

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

This is a remote position.