Sinhalese Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Sinhalese 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 deliver secure, high-quality language access in more than 80 languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

    We are seeking Sinhalese (Sinhala) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Sinhalese, widely spoken in Sri Lanka, is a rare but critical South Asian language for asylum and immigration proceedings.

    Responsibilities

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

    Deliver services with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism.

    Maintain strict confidentiality under USCIS/DHS compliance standards.

    Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.

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

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Sinhalese (Sinhala) and English.

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

    Strong understanding 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 clearance.

    Compensation & Benefits

    Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-language premium).

    Remote work with secure USCIS-approved platforms.

    Paid training and professional development.

    Steady workload under a federal contract.

    Growth opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

    How to Apply

    Submit:

    Resume / CV highlighting Sinhalese interpreting experience.

    Certifications (court, community, medical, ATA, or equivalent preferred).

    Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

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

    This is a remote position.