Mixtec Over the Phone Interpreter

Global Impact Group LLC

13d•$30 - $38•Remote

About The Position

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 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies. We are seeking Mixtec Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Mixtec, a group of indigenous languages spoken primarily in Oaxaca, Puebla, and Guerrero, Mexico, is a rare but high-demand language often required in asylum and immigration cases.

Requirements

Native or near-native fluency in Mixtec (any regional variety) and English.
2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, community, asylum, or NGO/government strongly preferred).
Cultural knowledge of indigenous Mexican communities.
Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality.
Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide real-time Mixtec ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
Interpret accurately, impartially, and with cultural sensitivity in immigration and legal contexts.
Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards.
Support both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits.