Spanish Translator / Proofreader

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - National Headquarters

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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.

  • 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.

Required qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in linguistics, translation, interpretation, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Professional certification in translation
  • Experience translating from English to Spanish
  • Exceptional proofreading, grammar, and writing skills in both Spanish and English.
  • Ability to identify errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, style.
  • Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge and command of Microsoft Word.
  • Must have a phone, computer, and internet connection.

Preferred qualifications:

  • Knowledge in context maintenance, glossary, and terminology creation.
  • Experience with machine and translation memory (TM)
  • Interest in continuing education and language fluency assessments for certification.

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About American Red Cross - National Headquarters

Location:

431 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20006, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Description

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.

CAUSE AREAS

Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
International
Arts & Culture, Education & Literacy, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Spanish
  • Literacy / Reading
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Administrative Support
  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • Multi-Tasking

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • On call for at least 6 consecutive hours twice a week (morning and/or evening shifts) And spend about 1-4 hours a week translating/proofreading a document.

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