Soninke Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Soninke 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 solutions in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

    We are seeking Soninke Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Soninke, also known as Maraka or Sarakole, is a Mande language spoken in Mali, Senegal, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, and Gambia, and is a rare but important language often required for asylum and immigration proceedings.

    Responsibilities

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

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

    Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.

    Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.

    Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and QA audits.

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Soninke and English.

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

    Strong cultural knowledge of West African Soninke-speaking communities.

    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 through 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 Soninke interpreting experience.

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

    Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

    Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com Subject line: Soninke OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract

    This is a remote position.