Spanish Translator / Proofreader (Chicago)

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This position supports the American Red Cross National Headquarters (NHQ) Communications (COMM) department. This is a 100% virtual (volunteer-from-home) opportunity based in Chicago, IL

The Spanish 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 both Spanish and English for writing and reading and understanding common cultures and phrases in this role.

Duties:

• Proofread machine-translated materials and make edits to preserve the original meaning and intent
• Upon request translate and proofread internal and external documents
• Utilize translation software machine and translation memory (TM) for efficiency and consistency
• Consult with subject matter experts to understand specialized concepts to translate them appropriately
• Adhere to Red Cross translation guidelines and terminology, ensuring completed work follows established standards

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 experience
• Professional certification in translation
• Experience translating from English to Spanish
• Must have a phone, computer, and internet connection.
• Exceptional proofreading, grammar, 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.
• On-call as needed.
• Submission of a resume

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

Time Commitment:

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

Volunteer Frequency:

• Weekly

Length of Appointment:

• Minimum 6-12 months. And it is renewable

Developmental Opportunities:

• Community advocacy and leadership
• Expand knowledge base in humanitarian efforts and emergency/disaster response
• Enhanced leadership and communication skills
• Relationship building. Interact with and meet diverse people
• Team building with the Red Cross, volunteers, and community partners