Shanghainese Over the Phone Interpreter

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Global Impact Group LLC

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

    We are seeking Shanghainese (Wu Chinese) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Shanghainese is a rare Chinese dialect, distinct from Mandarin and Cantonese, often required for asylum, immigration, and refugee interviews.

    Responsibilities

    Provide real-time Shanghainese ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.

    Interpret accurately, neutrally, and professionally in immigration, legal, and administrative contexts.

    Maintain confidentiality in line with USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

    Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests.

    Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Shanghainese (Wu Chinese) and English.

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

    Strong knowledge of interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and cultural awareness.

    Excellent telephone communication skills; ability to stay 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-dialect premium).

    Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.

    Paid training and continuing professional development.

    Steady workload under a federal contract.

    Advancement opportunities in linguist leadership or quality assurance.

    How to Apply

    Submit:

    Resume / CV highlighting Shanghainese interpreting experience.

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

    Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

    Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Shanghainese (Wu Chinese) OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

    This is a remote position.