INTERPRETING & TRANSLATION DEPARTMENTINTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

INTERNSHIP TITLE: Interpreting & Translation (I&T) Intern

HOURS PER WEEK: 8-10 (Needs to be a minimum of 4 hour blocks of time over a period of one full day or 2 half days during the week)

DURATION: Intern needs to be available for minimum of 4 months, as program requirements require a full semester to complete academic credit. Internship will begin NO EARLIER than 10 a.m.

DESCRIPTION:I&T Interns assist our Interpreting & Translation team with meeting the language service needs of our clients and external agency partners; including schools, hospitals and courts. This internship is almost entirely administrative – there is little interaction with our clients.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work independently and with a small team Able to parse complex, sequential tasks Must be able to function in a highly structured, organized environment Must demonstrate quality communication skills such as speaking on the phone and

writing Basic familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)

Work will be overseen by the Interpreting & Translation team.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with basic clerical duties around the office (filing, copying, faxing) Update the database to reflect completed interpreting/translating jobs, including hours of

service and location of service provided. Communicate with interpreters/translators via email and text to schedule/confirm

appointments for clients Assist in preparing and mailing out of invoices Junior & Senior interns are expected to develop a project related to the department based

on the student’s interests. This will be discussed with the Volunteer Coordinator during initial interview

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Complete the online Internship Application Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator

Provide an updated professional resume Attend an orientation session Undergo a background check