San Francisco Intern and Volunteer Positions
Thank you for your interest in joining FSD's San Francisco team!
Please note that FSD offers a limited number of San Francisco intern and volunteer placements and we receive far more applications for each position than we can accept. We look for talented students and professionals who can work independently and effectively support FSD's growth. Because we invest significant staff time in making these placements a worthwhile experience for both you and FSD, we require a weekly time commitment of at least 16 hours and a total of 500 hours. Please note that applicants who can dedicate more time to FSD are considered more competitive candidates.
FSD is currently seeking a Translation Intern for the Programs Department. Scroll down to read the description.
Positions are unpaid. When credit is available through your university, FSD is happy to assist with any reasonable requests related to obtaining credit.
To Apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, including the dates you will be available, to jobs@fsdinternational.org. Please name the attachments as follows: "Last-First-Resume" or "Last-First-Coverletter" Also be sure to include the position you are applying for in the first paragraph of your cover letter as well as the subject line of your email.
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Statement of Work: Spanish-English Translation Intern (on-site or remotely)
I. Basic Functions of the Position:
The FSD Translation Intern (TI), under the supervision of an International Programs Officer and in collaboration with the entire International Programs Team (IPT), will focus on translating written materials from Spanish to English. This work can be done remotely and/or in the San Francisco FSD office. The TI plays a key role in supporting a dynamic international development organization throughfacilitating communications, program coordination, and non-profit organization development. The position requires 10 hours a week for an estimated 2 months, or until project is complete.
II. Translation Intern Responsibilities
The Translation Intern will be involved in the following ongoing tasks:
- Assist FSD staff in translating written documents from English to Spanish and from Spanish to English. Documents include powerpoint presentations, grant proposals, brochures, reports, and emails.
- When appropriate, collaborate with the Site Teams to ensure accuracy and relevance of vocabulary and documentation.
Skills: Spanish fluency and excellent writing skills in English and Spanish are required.
Other Duties and Activities
- If the intern works from the San Francisco office, they can expect to be asked to perform other duties as assigned by the International Programs Team.
- Provide relevant and creative feedback to the IPT on improving projects and systems.
III. Expected Outcomes:
- New materials are developed professionally and accurately
- Intern collaborates with IPT enthusiastically and professionally, requesting guidance as necessary to maintain quality of input and output
- Intern projects add value to FSD Programs
IV. Supervision and Guidance:
- The intern will be trained on FSD philosophy, general tasks, and information specific for their projects.
- The ITI functions under the direct supervision of a member of the International Programs Team (IPT) and in close coordination and collaboration with other IPT staff and interns. The IPI performs many of the designated job functions with general independence. Performance evaluation is based upon successfully meeting the objectives set out in this description.
V. Desired Qualifications
Education: University-level training in International Development, International/Regional Studies, Translation or related field; or equal experience.
Language Proficiency: Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish are required
Knowledge: Good working knowledge of sustainable development and Latin America.
Skills and Abilities: See above; familiarity with Microsoft Office, ability to work independently,
excellent interpersonal skills.