French Terminology Intern (Summer 2026)

*** Please note: Major in French, Linguistics, Philology, Translation & Interpretation, Localization, or a related field.   ***

*Please submit your resume + your translation portfolio (as one file) for this role. Or, submit your resume+cover letter (as one file) for this role.*

This internship supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) Communications (COMM) department, specifically the Multicultural Communications team. This is a 100% virtual opportunity. Interns will have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mission of the American Red Cross, utilizing their knowledge and experience while also gaining valuable insights and learning experiences from the organization.

Job Description:

• Identify key terms, drafting clear definitions, and ensuring French and English entries are accurate and complete.
• Research and provide guidance to translators and editors to support clarity and consistency. 
• Contribute to improving French and English glossaries to train custom machine translation tools.
• Use terminology systems, Microsoft 365, CAT tools, and related language platforms. 
• Review translation memories and final files to confirm preferred terms and style guidelines are correctly applied. 
• Assist in testing new workflows, tools, and systems that support the modernization of our translation and communication processes. 

Required Qualifications:

• Undergraduate senior studying French, Linguistics, Philology, Translation & Interpretation, Localization, or a related field. 
• Proficient in Microsoft 365, terminology management systems, CAT tools (like XTM), or machine translation platforms. 
• Familiar with terminology extraction tools, concordance tools, or corpus analysis.
• Eager to collaborate, ask questions, learn new tools, and support projects that shape how we connect with French-speaking communities. 
• Follow current public health and American Red Cross volunteer policies. 
  Resume Required 

Length of Appointment: June - August

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week, during business hours

Training Requirements:

• American Red Cross Orientation and mandatory training
• Communications Department onboarding and training 
• School House sessions
   

Personal Development:

• Work in a professional team environment.
• Gain skills in organizational structures, proofreading, teamwork, collaboration, interpersonal communication, research/analytical skills, or technical literacy.