Multicultural Communications Specialist / Linguist

Please use Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox when accessing Candidate Home to ensure the best experience. Join the American Red Cross — Where your Career is a Force for Good! By joining the American Red Cross, you'll touch millions of lives every year and experience the resilience and compassion of the human spirit at its best. Are you ready to become part of the world's largest humanitarian network? Job Description Why Choose Us? Joining the American Red Cross is a unique experience — it's as much about how you feel as what you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network, working alongside welcoming, exceptional individuals who embody unity in diversity. Grow your career in a movement that truly matters, where success is measured by the lives you help, communities you strengthen, and the change you inspire. When you choose to be a force for good, you'll find mentors who empower your growth along a meaningful career path. Align your life's work with a mission bigger than ourselves, while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. We respect who you are outside of work as much as what you do while at work. ️ What You Need To Know The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization committed to alleviating human suffering during emergencies. We are seeking a Multicultural Communications Specialist focused on Spanish language services to support translation, quality assurance, and volunteer linguist coordination across the organization. The role involves translating, proofreading, reviewing, and ensuring the linguistic and cultural quality of Spanish-language materials. You will also collaborate with Volunteer Services to execute our Multicultural Communications volunteer strategy. * Bilingual candidates (Spanish/English) required for this role. Work Location & Hours This position is entirely remote. The selected candidate can work from anywhere within the United States, preferably aligning with East Coast hours. Key Responsibilities • Translate Spanish-language materials, including operational, programmatic, and communications content. • Perform machine translation post-editing (MTPE) to ensure quality standards. • Proofread and review Spanish translations for accuracy, tone, consistency, and style adherence. • Conduct linguistic quality assurance (LQA) reviews with constructive feedback. • Help develop and maintain Spanish style guides, glossaries, and standards. • Support basic desktop publishing (DTP) tasks such as layout and formatting verification. • Collaborate with the Multicultural Communications Manager to ensure high-quality workflows. • Volunteer Management: • Evaluate and screen volunteer linguists based on proficiency and skills. • Assist with onboarding and training of volunteers. • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for volunteer development. Qualifications & Skills Required • Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship provided. • Bachelor's degree (preferably in translation, linguistics, or language studies). • Minimum of 3 years’ related experience or equivalent combined education and experience. • Demonstrated competencies: • Translation and linguistic accuracy • Research and information gathering • Cultural awareness • Technical proficiency • Domain expertise • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work collaboratively and independently. Preferred • American Translators Association (ATA) certification — English to Spanish. • Experience in volunteer services, recruitment, or management. • Understanding of multicultural communication strategies and diverse audiences. • Familiarity with community engagement and outreach programs. Skills & Abilities • Potential requirement for a government security clearance. • Fluency in a second language is a plus. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team. • Education and experience are combined to meet the minimum requirements. Compensation The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Actual salary will be determined based on location and qualifications during the phone screening. Benefits for You • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans • Health and Flexible Spending Accounts • PTO starting at 15 days per year, based on tenure and status • 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays • 401(k) plan with 6% match • Paid Family Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Short and Long-term Disability Insurance • Recognition and Service Awards Apply Today! Joining our team allows you to make your career a force for good! Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause. The American Red Cross is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable local laws and ordinances. Additional Opportunities & Resources Interested in volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to explore our current volunteer openings. To view the EEOC Summary of Rights, click here.

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