Twi Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Twi 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 Twi (Akan) Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Twi, a major West African language spoken in Ghana and diaspora communities, is a rare but critical language often required in asylum, refugee, and immigration proceedings.

    Responsibilities

    Provide real-time Twi (Akan) ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and official proceedings.

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

    Maintain confidentiality and comply with USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and standards.

    Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation needs.

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

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Twi (Akan) and English.

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

    Strong knowledge 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 security clearance.

    Compensation & Benefits

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

    Remote work using secure USCIS-approved systems.

    Paid training and professional development.

    Steady workload under a federal contract.

    Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

    How to Apply

    Submit:

    Resume / CV highlighting Twi (Akan) interpreting experience.

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

    Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

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

    This is a remote position.