National Spanish Translator / Proofreader Intern (Spring 2027)

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

⚠️ Application Required Through the Red Cross System

Please note: Handshake applications are not accepted for this role.

To be officially considered, you must apply directly through the American Red Cross Volunteer Connection (VCN) Portal. The application takes just 5 to 7 minutes to complete.

👉 Start your application here via Volunteer Connection

*A major in one of the following fields is strongly preferred: Linguistics, Translation and Language Studies, Spanish Philology, and Interpretation. This ensures the volunteer has formal training in syntax, semantics, translation theory, constructive grammar, sociolinguistics, and textual analysis.

As a Spanish Translator & Proofreader Intern with the National Headquarters Multicultural Communications team, you play a vital role in advancing the American Red Cross mission by making communications clear, accurate, and culturally meaningful for Spanish‑speaking audiences. Your language expertise helps bridge gaps, build trust, and ensure that critical messages are accessible, inclusive, and impactful - no matter where people live.

Job Description:

• Ensure Quality & Clarity: Review and proofread translated materials, including post‑edited machine translations, to ensure accuracy, fluency, and cultural relevance in both English and Spanish.
• Translate with Purpose: Translate internal and external Red Cross content on an as‑needed basis, supporting timely and mission‑critical communications.
• Use the Right Tools: Leverage computer‑aided translation (CAT) tools to promote consistency, efficiency, and high‑quality results.
• Uphold Standards: Apply Red Cross translation style guides and approved terminology to ensure all content meets organizational standards.
• Collaborate for Accuracy: Partner with subject matter experts to understand specialized or technical concepts and translate them appropriately for diverse audiences.
• Support Inclusive Communication: Help ensure Red Cross messaging reflects cultural nuance, everyday language, and community‑centered understanding.

Required Qualifications:

• Language Expertise: Fluency in written and reading comprehension in both Spanish and English, with the ability to navigate cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions.
• Translation Experience: Prior, verifiable experience translating from English to Spanish 
• Strong Proofreading Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to identify and correct grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, fluency, and style issues in both languages.
• Style & Standards Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) guidelines and best practices for professional Spanish writing.
• Education or Equivalent Experience:
  • Strongly preferred: Coursework or major in linguistics, translation, journalism, Spanish philology, or interpretation.
  • Alternatively: A verifiable combination of education and experience, including professional translation certification or a submitted translation portfolio.
• Tech‑Confident: Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft 365 tools, particularly Word and Excel.
• Remote‑Ready: Access to a phone, computer, and reliable internet connection.
• Application Materials: Submission of a resume and translation work sample portfolio.
• Policy Alignment: Willingness to comply with current public health guidance and American Red Cross policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Native or near‑native command of Spanish as a primary working language, with excellent proficiency in English.
• Experience using computer‑aided translation and language quality assurance tools (e.g., Crowdin or similar platforms).
• Interest in continued professional growth, including further education, specialization, or certification in translation.

Time Commitment: 5-10 hours per week. Length of Appointment: 6 months. Location: Virtual.

Evaluation Process:

The evaluation includes three practical tasks, each assessed using a standardized framework:

1. Writing sample: Demonstrates clarity, structure, and command of Spanish writing conventions.
2. Translation test: Evaluates accuracy, fluency, terminology use, and ability to preserve meaning.
3. Proofreading test: Measures ability to identify and correct errors in grammar, punctuation, syntax, and style.

These tasks ensure volunteers meet the quality standards required for Red Cross communications.

Additional Requirements: Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word, ability to volunteer 100% remotely, submission of a resume, must be 18 or older, and willingness to comply with Red Cross and public‑health policies.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

⚠️ Application Required Through the Red Cross System

Please note: Handshake applications are not accepted for this role.

To be officially considered, you must apply directly through the American Red Cross Volunteer Connection (VCN) Portal. The application takes just 5 to 7 minutes to complete.

👉 Start your application here via Volunteer Connection