NHQ: COMM Spanish Terminologist Intern

Job Description: 

• Research and provide guidance on terminology usage for drafting, translation, and editing terms.
• Monitor documents for changes, inconsistencies, and variations in terminology across different areas.
• Use terminology management tools and Microsoft 365 Apps.
• Stay updated on organizational and technological developments, suggesting improvements.
• Create clear and accurate terminology using strong language skills.
• Work on terminology tasks like creating definitions and developing new terms.
• Develop and manage terminology databases, following industry standards.
• Compile and maintain collections of terms, such as glossaries and term lists.
• Collaborate with experts to choose the right terms.

Learning Goals: 

Gain experience in a professional team environment, understanding organizational structures, and improving proofreading, teamwork, collaboration, communication, research, and technical skills. 

Internship Goals: 

• Industry Knowledge: Learn about the industry, including its structure, trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Company Insights: Understand the American Red Cross, including its mission, values, culture, and operations.
• Professional Communication: Develop strong written and verbal communication skills through interactions with colleagues, supervisors, and volunteers.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Work in a team, collaborating on projects and tasks, learning to contribute, communicate ideas, and resolve conflicts.
• Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Face real-world challenges, learn to analyze situations, think critically, and propose solutions.
• Technical Skills: Gain specific technical skills relevant to Spanish terminology and translations, including software proficiency and data analysis.
• Time Management and Organization: Learn to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines, enhancing productivity and career success.

Professional Development: 

• Impact: Make a meaningful impact on the mission of the American Red Cross, using your knowledge and experience while gaining valuable insights.
• Professionalism and Work Ethic: Understand professional etiquette, workplace norms, and the importance of a strong work ethic, learning to be punctual, responsible, and reliable.
• Networking and Relationship Building: Connect with professionals within the organization, building valuable relationships.
• Self-Reflection and Career Exploration: Reflect on your internship experience, identify strengths and areas for improvement, and explore potential career paths.
• DEI: Appreciate diverse cultures and perspectives, be sensitive to different views and values, and understand your responsibility to the team and community.

Learning Strategies: 

Participate in training courses, document proofreading, shadowing, direct participation, and special projects. 

Assessment: 

Conduct weekly document reviews for terminology analysis, meet with department team heads, and review and provide feedback on department tools like the Bilingual Terminology Database and Translation. 

Majors and/or Areas of Study Sought: 

Spanish studies with a focus on Linguistics, Localization, Philology, or Translation and Interpretation Studies. 

Computer Skill Requirements: 

Proficiency in terminology management systems, CAT tools (Crowdin), machine translation, and Microsoft 365 Apps (Excel). 

Other Important Skills/Courses: 

Familiarity with term extraction tools, concordance, and corpus analysis tools. 

Time Commitment: 

3-5 hours per week, during standard business hours (M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST).