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NHQ Communications Spanish Translator / Proofreader

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NHQ Communications Spanish Translator / Proofreader

This position supports the National Headquarters (NHQ) Communications (COMM) department. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. The Translator / Proofreader volunteer will work closely with the Multicultural Communications Director to translate and review written or spoken materials from one language. You must be fluent in writing and reading in both languages and understanding common cultures and phrases in this role.

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Locations

Remote: National Headquarters,Remote: Northeast Division,Virtual Volunteer

Key Responsibilities

  • Proofread machine-translated materials and make edits to preserve the original meaning and intent.

  • Translate/proofread internal and external documents upon request and on an on-call basis.

  • Utilize translation software for efficiency and consistency.

  • Adhere to Red Cross translation guidelines and terminology, ensuring completed work follows established standards.

  • Consult with subject matter experts to understand specialized concepts to translate them appropriately.

Qualifications

Our NHQ roles require candidates to meet specific qualifications, and the selection process is competitive due to the high number of applicants. We encourage you to apply if your skills and experience align with the requirements. A complete application, which includes screening conducted by our NHQ Screening Team, is reviewed carefully, and we value a wide range of experiences that may contribute to success in the role.

 

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines: linguistics, translation, interpretation, Spanish philology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional translation certification.
  • Professional, verifiable experience translating from English to Spanish, supported by a translation portfolio or work samples
  • Expert-level fluency in Spanish, with excellent knowledge and mastery of English 
  • Exceptional proofreading, grammar, and writing skills to identify and correct errors in both English and Spanish confidently.
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge and command of Microsoft Word.
  • Experience with machine translation tools and translation memory systems
  • Must have a phone, computer, and internet connection.
  • Submission of resume
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies.

 

Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge in context maintenance, glossary, and terminology creation.
  • Interest in continuing education and language fluency assessments for certification.

Training

  • Data Privacy and Information Security Awareness
  • Ethics and Compliance
  • Safe Computing and Phishing Awareness

Development Opportunities

Gain verifiable professional experience in translation and proofreading: Build up your résumé and become a subject-matter expert in corporate translations.

Develop and expand your translation portfolio: Benefit from mentoring, receive specialized feedback and take advantage of continuous training initiatives, including language quality assessments and bi-weekly translation quality seminars.

Length of Appointment

Minimum 6-12 months. And it is renewable.

Time Commitment

  • Two three-hour shifts (morning and/or evening) each week to translate/proofread documents.

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