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Interpreter – Over the Phone
Global Language System. Provide real-time Chuj ↔ Standard English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates native or near-native fluency in Chuj and Standard English, with extensive experience in telephonic interpretation within immigration and legal contexts. Adheres to interpreter ethics and confidentiality standards while effectively managing urgent interpretation requests.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Fluency In ChujFluency In Standard EnglishProfessional Interpreting ExperienceImmigration And Legal ContextsInterpreter Ethics Compliance
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Hard Skills
Telephonic InterpretationCultural Nuances UnderstandingConfidentiality StandardsNeutrality StandardsChuj Interpreting Experience
Certifications & Qualifications
Community Interpreting CertificationCourt Interpreting CertificationNGO Interpreting Certification
Industry Keywords
USCISDHSFederal Interpretation ServicesProfessional InterpretingCommunity Interpreting
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide real-time Chuj ↔ Standard English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings
- Interpret accurately, neutrally, and professionally in immigration and legal contexts
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to USCIS/DHS interpreter ethics standards
- Handle scheduled assignments and urgent/surge interpretation requests
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance audits
- Support USCIS under a federal interpretation services contract
Requirements
What you’ll need- Native or near-native fluency in Chuj and Standard English
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience
- Immigration, legal, community, NGO, or government interpreting experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards
- Strong understanding of cultural nuances and regional variations of Chuj
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance
- Chuj interpreting experience, particularly in northwestern Huehuetenango and the municipalities of San Mateo Ixtatán, San Sebastián Coatán, and Nentón
- Community, court, NGO, or professional interpreting certifications preferred
- Availability for required onboarding, testing, and training
Benefits
Comp & perks- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems
- Paid training and professional development
- Steady workload under a federal contract
- Career advancement opportunities in quality assurance or linguist leadership
- Rare-language/creole premium