Spanish Terminology Intern (Summer 2026)

⚠️ Application Required Through Red Cross System
To be considered for this role, you must complete your application through the Red Cross Volunteer Connection (VCN) site. Applications submitted through Handshake alone will not be reviewed.

👉 Apply here: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/intake
⏱ The application is quick and takes only 5–7 minutes to complete.

*** Please note: a major in Linguistics, Translation, Journalism, Spanish Philology, Localization, Interpretation, or a related field is strongly preferred***

This internship supports the National Headquarters Communications 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 Spanish and English entries are accurate and complete.
• Research and provide guidance to translators and editors to support clarity and consistency. 
• Contribute to improving Spanish 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 Linguistics, Translation, Journalism, Spanish Philology, Localization, Interpretation, 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.

Reminder: Submitting an application on Handshake alone does not complete your application. You must apply through Volunteer Connection to be considered.

👉 Apply now: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/intake

⏱ It only takes 5–7 minutes