Wolof Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

Wolof Over the Phone Interpreter

Birmingham, AL
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 support in more than 80 spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.

    We are seeking Wolof Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Wolof, widely spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Mauritania, is a rare but critical West African language for asylum and immigration proceedings.

    Responsibilities

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

    Interpret accurately, impartially, and confidentially in immigration, legal, and administrative settings.

    Follow USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics and compliance standards.

    Handle both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge calls.

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

    Qualifications

    Native or near-native fluency in Wolof and English.

    2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, legal, medical, 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 federal clearance.

    Compensation & Benefits

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

    Remote work with secure USCIS-approved systems.

    Paid training and professional development.

    Consistent workload under a federal contract.

    Opportunities for growth in quality assurance or linguist leadership.

    How to Apply

    Submit:

    Resume / CV highlighting Wolof interpreting experience.

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

    Availability for full-time or contractor roles.

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

    This is a remote position.