Gheg Albanian Over the Phone Interpreter
Global Impact Group
Full-time
Remote
United States
$28 - $35 USD hourly
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 support in 80+ spoken and signed languages for USCIS and other federal agencies.
We are seeking Gheg Albanian Over-the-Phone Interpreters (OPI) to support our USCIS contract. Gheg is the northern dialect of Albanian, spoken in northern Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia, and diaspora communities, and is often required in asylum and immigration cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide real-time Gheg Albanian ↔ English telephonic interpretation for USCIS interviews, hearings, and asylum proceedings.
- Interpret with accuracy, impartiality, and professionalism in sensitive immigration and legal contexts.
- Maintain confidentiality under USCIS/DHS interpreter standards.
- Manage both scheduled assignments and urgent/surge requests.
- Participate in training, compliance refreshers, and quality assurance reviews.
Qualifications
- Native or near-native fluency in Gheg Albanian and English (knowledge of Standard Albanian/Tosk is a plus).
- 2+ years of professional interpreting experience (immigration, asylum, NGO, legal, medical, or government preferred).
- Strong cultural knowledge of Balkan and Albanian-speaking communities.
- Familiarity with interpreter ethics, confidentiality, and neutrality standards.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident eligible for Tier 3/Tier 5 clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: $28–35/hour (rare-dialect premium).
- Remote work through secure USCIS-approved systems.
- Paid onboarding and compliance training.
- Steady workload under a federal contract.
- Opportunities for advancement in quality assurance or linguist leadership.
How to Apply
Submit:
- Resume / CV highlighting Gheg Albanian interpreting experience.
- Any certifications (court, community, medical, or NGO interpreting credentials preferred).
- Availability for full-time or contractor roles.
Apply at: careers@globallanguagesystem.com
Subject line: Gheg Albanian OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
Subject line: Gheg Albanian OPI Interpreter Application – USCIS Contract
This is a remote position.
Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Global Impact Group LLC is a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Minority-Owned enterprise based in Raleigh, North Carolina, providing innovative and quality-driven solutions in Staffing, Language Services, Consulting, Janitorial, and Employment Placement. As an ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified firm, we serve government, healthcare, education, and corporate clients with excellence, efficiency, and cultural competence. Our mission is to deliver tailored services that empower individuals, strengthen organizations, and create lasting impact in the communities we serve.