Volunteer Positions

Women in Localization is recruiting for several exciting volunteer positions! Join our team.

Our open positions are listed below. If you would like to apply for any of the opportunities listed, please click on the down arrow to view the position description. If you are interested, click on the “Apply now” button. Make sure to include all your contact information, the reason why you are interested in volunteering with us, and your CV and LinkedIn profile link.

If there are no positions listed, please check back regularly. We add new positions all the time!

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Program: Global Partnerships & Events

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building relationships and supporting other programs? Join our team as a Chapters and Global Community Program Manager, where you’ll play a key role in strengthening collaboration between the Global Partnerships and Events Program, the Chapters Program, and the Global Community Program. You’ll work to build meaningful relationships, create engagement opportunities, and ensure seamless alignment across programs to maximize impact. This role offers an exciting opportunity to enhance
community engagement, drive collaboration between partners and different programs, and contribute to a purpose-driven and dynamic organization.
Other attributes:
● Love the localization industry!
● Excited to help grow the support for women around the world
● Enjoy culture, language, people, and have a great time
● Be familiar with Google gSuite products (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, etc.) is a plus

Closing date (if any): May 1st 2025

Responsibilities:

● Act as a liaison between Partnerships, Chapters, and Global Community programs,
identifying opportunities for collaboration and maximizing program as well as
organizational impact.
● Act as Partnerships liaison to the Chapter Program by managing requests, providing
training, and driving initiatives to foster meaningful connections between Chapters and
the Partnerships Program.
● Monitor and analyze engagement efforts, providing data-driven insights and reports to
optimize participation and program success.

Commitment Expected: ● 2-year term recommended ● Average 10 hours/month, which includes: ○ Checking emails, forms throughout the week ○ 1 monthly 1-hour program meeting ○ Occasional meetings with partners ○ Ad-hoc meetings with other programs

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Netherlands

Women in Localization Netherlands is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Chapter Manager.
You will lead the Women in Localization Netherlands Chapter and report to the GEO Manager.
You will be responsible for setting up the team, ensuring that all roles are covered and recruiting new volunteers. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving Chapter engagement, fostering its growth and progressing the W.L. goals at the Chapter level.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
1. What motivated you to apply?
1. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
2. Do you have any examples of experience relevant to this role that you can share with us?

Requirements:
● An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
● Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
● Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
● Excellent Leadership, communication and organizational skills
● Fluent in English
● Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing Date: 30 May 2025

Responsibilities:

● Lead the Chapter to deliver on the W.L. mission, vision and goals
● Ensure all organizational processes and procedures are being adhered to by all Chapter volunteers at all times
● Main point of contact with the GEO Manager, liaising closely on changes, challenges and health of the Chapter
● Owner of the W.L. Chapter email
● Supports the Chapter leadership team to deliver 3-4 events per year, more if there is more than one location in the country/area
● Supports growth and active engagement of Chapter membership
● Drives ongoing communication and engagement with members about the Chapter and its events
● Represents W.L. at Strategic Partner events
● Mentors all other Chapter leadership volunteers

Commitment Expected: ● Available to lead and participate in weekly/biweekly Chapter team calls ● Available to meet with the GEO Manager monthly (30 mins) ● Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) ● Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities ● Join Chapter in-person events where possible ● The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Apply now

Program: Metrics

Number of openings: 1

Women in Localization is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Analyst to join our Metrics team. Working under the guidance of the Metrics program director, the Data Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting data-driven decision-making across our organization.

Job Description:
The Data Analyst will be responsible for conducting comprehensive analysis of data across the Women in Localization landscape. This role involves collecting, cleaning, and analyzing both qualitative and quantitative metrics to measure progress in key strategic areas. The analyst will work closely with the Metrics program director to provide insights that help advance our strategic organizational goals.

This is a contract position with flexible hours, compensated hourly based on project demands and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:
Collect and clean data from various sources within the organization
Perform in-depth analysis of qualitative and quantitative metrics
Create reports and visualizations to communicate findings effectively
Assist in measuring progress across strategic initiatives
Collaborate with the Metrics program director and other team members to support data-driven decision-making
Contribute to the development and refinement of data collection methodologies

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Previous work experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role, preferably in a nonprofit or social impact organization.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or similar.
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI) to create informative and visually appealing reports and dashboards.
Understanding of basic statistical concepts and data analysis techniques.
Familiarity with data management and database systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to translate data insights into clear, actionable recommendations for non-technical stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create concise reports and presentations.
Interest in the mission and values of nonprofit organizations, with a willingness to learn about the localization industry.

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Colorado, United States

Women in Localization Colorado is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager in Colorado.
You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in Colorado to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.
You will support the Women in Localization Colorado Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving the organization of successful in-person/virtual events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing Date: June 6, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities
Join Chapter in-person events where possible
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

Owner of the Chapter events strategy for your location, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
Inspires and steers Chapter leadership team and gathers inputs from members, to propose and ultimately select 3-4 Chapter events to be held per year
In collaboration with the Chapter team, finds and secures speakers for events
Owns and drives all operational tasks related to a successful event - from pre-planning through event planning and post-event management
Gathers data (qualitative and quantitative) on event success with the goal of understanding the impact and helping the Chapter team be more strategic with their event planning

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Berlin, Germany

Women in Localization Germany is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the shared role of Events Manager.

You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in Berlin to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.

You will support the Women in Localization Germany and report to the Chapter Manager.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving the organization of successful in-person/virtual events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing Date: 15th April 2025

Responsibilities:

- Owner of the Chapter events strategy for the Berlin area, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
- Inspires and steers Chapter leadership team and gathers inputs from members, to propose and ultimately select 3-4 Chapter events to be held per year
- In collaboration with the Chapter team, finds and secures speakers for events
- Owns and drives all operational tasks related to a successful event - from pre-planning through event planning and post-event management
- Gathers data (qualitative and quantitative) on event success with the goal of understanding the impact and helping the Chapter team be more strategic with their event planning

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in 1-2 Chapter team calls per month (about 60 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Netherlands

Women in Localization Netherlands is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager.
You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in the Netherlands
to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.
You will support the Women in Localization Netherlands Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
1. What motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
3. A large part of this role involves owning and driving the organization of successful in-person/virtual events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Requirements:
● An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
● Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
● Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
● Excellent organizational and communication skills
● Fluent in English
● Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing Date: 30 May, 2025

Responsibilities:

● Owner of the Chapter events strategy for your location, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
● Inspires and steers Chapter leadership team and gathers inputs from members, to propose and ultimately select 3-4 Chapter events to be held per year
● In collaboration with the Chapter team, finds and secures speakers for events
● Owns and drives all operational tasks related to a successful event - from pre-planning through event planning and post-event management
● Gathers data (qualitative and quantitative) on event success with the goal of understanding the impact and helping the Chapter team be more strategic with their event planning

Commitment Expected: ● Available to participate in weekly/biweekly Chapter team calls ● Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities ● Join Chapter in-person events where possible ● Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) ● The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: New York, United States

Women in Localization New York is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager in New York.
You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in New York to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.
You will support the Women in Localization New York Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving the organization of successful in-person/virtual events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing Date: May 30, 2025

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities
Join Chapter in-person events where possible
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

Owner of the Chapter events strategy for your location, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
Inspires and steers Chapter leadership team and gathers inputs from members, to propose and ultimately select 3-4 Chapter events to be held per year
In collaboration with the Chapter team, finds and secures speakers for events
Owns and drives all operational tasks related to a successful event - from pre-planning through event planning, attendee management, and post-event management
Gathers data (qualitative and quantitative) on event success with the goal of understanding the impact and helping the Chapter team be more strategic with their event planning

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: United States

Women in Localization Silicon Valley is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager.

You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in the United States to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.

You will support the Women in Localization Silicon Valley Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving the organization of successful in-person/virtual events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing Date: April 15, 2023

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

-Owner of the Chapter events strategy for your location, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
-Inspires and steers Chapter leadership team and gathers inputs from members, to propose and ultimately select 3-4 Chapter events to be held per year
-In collaboration with the Chapter team, finds and secures speakers for events
-Owns and drives all operational tasks related to a successful event - from pre-planning through event planning and post-event management
-Gathers data (qualitative and quantitative) on event success with the goal of understanding the impact and helping the Chapter team be more strategic with their event planning

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Switzerland

Women in Localization Switzerland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager.

You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in the Zurich area to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.

You will support the Women in Localization Switzerland Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

1. What motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
3. A large part of this role involves owning and driving the organization of successful in-person/virtual events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing Date: April/30/2025

Responsibilities:

- Owner of the Chapter events strategy for your location, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
- Inspires and steers Chapter leadership team and gathers inputs from members, to propose and ultimately select 3-4 Chapter events to be held per year
- In collaboration with the Chapter team, finds and secures speakers for events
- Owns and drives all operational tasks related to a successful event - from pre-planning through event planning and post-event management
- Gathers data (qualitative and quantitative) on event success with the goal of understanding the impact and helping the Chapter team be more strategic with their event planning

Requirements:
- An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
- Experience in the Translation and Localization industry
- Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Fluent in English
- Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
- Available to participate in Chapter team calls every other week (30 minutes)
- Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities
- Join Chapter in-person events where possible
- Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes)

The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Apply now

Program: Global Community

Number of openings: 2

Location: Anywhere

The Events Lead reports to the Global Community Events Manager.
The Events Lead is responsible for working with the team to host all the events which are hosted by the Events Team and work in collaboration with the Volunteers of the Global Community. Their main responsibilities are ensuring that all the tools needed to host the event are used as per the need of the event and ensure that all the content required to set-up the event is created as per the guidelines. All the volunteers in this group work as a team and partake in all activities.

Closing date: End of May 2025.

Responsibilities:

The Events Lead is in charge of:
Creating the event plans, project manage the steps to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place for the event
1. Managing EventBrite and MailChimp
2. Creating the event banner
3. Creating the event on EventBrite
4. Sending the event details via MailChimp to all members
5. Liaison with Marketing Team to promote the event in different channels.

Commitment Expected: The Events lead is expected to spend 4 hrs a month on all activities related to the role.

Apply now

Program: Global Community

Number of openings: 3

Location: Remote (Anywhere)

The Mentorship Lead will work along with the Mentorship Manager to foster mentoring opportunities to
further the professional development of the localization community at different stages of their career.
This role is an executive role and will require the lead to work on multiple aspects of the initiative.

Skills:
● Passionate about supporting the professional development of the localization community
● Able to develop and champion ideas for attracting new mentors and mentees
● Tech-savvy since the mentorship initiative is run via an external platform which requires
technical know-how
● Analytical thinker, sees the global picture and the details to foresee potential opportunities and
challenges

Qualifications:
● Experience owning or leading a program with Chapters (program manager, lead, etc.)
● Former or current participant in a mentorship program with Chapters
● Previous volunteer experience

Commitment:
Term: Two years. The Lead is expected to spend 1-2 hrs a week on all activities related to the
role:
Membership Team meeting Biweekly/30 mins
Admin work Once a week/1hr

Responsibilities:

● Implement the Mentorship Initiative
● Management and Maintenance of the Mentorship Platform with the Vendor Partner
● Manage the helpdesk connected with the Mentorship Platform – Answer queries, connect with
participants
● Conduct email campaigns, surveys, promotions to attract mentors and mentees
● Work with Technology to resolve tech issue
● Collaborate with other WL PDs to ensure that success of the inititiave
● Represent the mentorship team at the Global Community Program meetings/Industry events

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Program: Global Community

Number of openings: 2

Location: Anywhere

You will support the Job Board Global Manager. You have excellent organizational and communication skills. You like to bring your ideas to the table and you are a team player. You have good marketing skills and perseverance.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Closing date (if any): 30th May 2025

Responsibilities:

- Reviewing and approving submissions, including job postings from employers and candidate profiles for the Talent Pool.
- Making sure all listings and profile submissions align with our community guidelines and quality standards.
- Providing support to users who may have inquiries or issues related to the Job Board or Talent Pool.
- Outreach to LSPs and potential companies
- Collaborating with other team members to improve the overall experience, functionality, and visibility of both the Job Board and Talent Pool.

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in bi-weekly calls; Average 3-4 hours per week commitment; At least 1-year term, more if desired.

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Program: Global Partnerships & Events

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for building relationships and driving impactful marketing and content initiatives? Join our team as a Marketing Program Manager – Partnerships, where you’ll play a key role in supporting marketing and content initiatives for the Global Partnerships and Events Program, ensuring seamless collaboration with other programs and maximizing opportunities for partner growth. This role offers an exciting opportunity to grow your marketing and content expertise, strengthen partner engagement, and contribute to a
purpose-driven and dynamic organization.
Other attributes:
● Love the localization industry!
● Excited to help grow the support for women around the world
● Enjoy culture, language, people, and have a great time
● Be familiar with Google gSuite products (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, etc.) is a plus

Closing date (if any): May 1st 2025

Responsibilities:

● Implement marketing and content initiatives to enhance partner engagement and program visibility, aligned with organizational and partnership goals to drive awareness and impact
● Act as liaison between Partnerships and Marketing programs, ensuring alignment and identifying new collaboration opportunities to maximize program success.
● Support Partner Managers in managing marketing assets and requests, including content requests such as social media, press release, content creation and email campaigns.
● Guide Partner Managers in leveraging marketing and content initiatives for mutual growth and brand consistency.
● Monitor and analyze marketing and content efforts, providing data-driven insights in the form of reports when appropriate

Commitment Expected: ● 2-year term recommended ● Average 10 hours/month, which includes: ○ Checking emails, forms throughout the week ○ 1 monthly 1-hour program meeting ○ Occasional meetings with partners ○ Ad-hoc meetings with other programs

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Colorado, United States

Women in Localization Colorado is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Marketing Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Colorado Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic Marketing plans and initiatives for the Chapter with the goal of promoting the Women in Localization organization, its values, mission and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving creative initiatives. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: June 6, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Skilled writer and creative wizz
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2 hours per week for role tasks
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

- Owner of the Chapter’s marketing strategy, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
- Skilled writer - creates content in English for campaigns, newsletters or any other external Chapter communication
- Creatively gifted - creates and manages graphics for campaigns, Chapter events etc.
- Coordinates the writing and or localization of multilingual content in line with the organization’s content strategy, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
- Is comfortable with Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite and any other W.L. approved tools/channels used for the management of creative assets
- Works in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Membership Manager

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Germany

Women in Localization Germany is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Marketing Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Germany Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic Marketing plans and initiatives for the Chapter with the goal of promoting the Women in Localization organization, its values, mission and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving creative initiatives. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: 1st May 2025

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Skilled writer and creative whizz
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

Owner of the Chapter’s marketing strategy, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
Skilled writer - creates content in English for campaigns, newsletters or any other external Chapter communication
Creatively gifted - creates and manages graphics for campaigns, Chapter events etc.
Coordinates the writing and or localization of multilingual content in line with the organization’s content strategy, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
Is comfortable with Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite and any other W.L. approved tools/channels used for the management of creative assets
Works in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Membership Manager

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in 1-2 Chapter team calls (about 60 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: India

Women in Localization - India Chapter is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Marketing Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization India Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic Marketing plans and initiatives for the Chapter with the goal of promoting the Women in Localization organization, its values, mission and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving creative initiatives. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: 30 April 2025

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Skilled writer and creative whizz
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

Owner of the Chapter’s marketing strategy, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
Skilled writer - creates content in English for campaigns, newsletters or any other external Chapter communication
Creatively gifted - creates and manages graphics for campaigns, Chapter events etc.
Coordinates the writing and or localization of multilingual content in line with the organization’s content strategy, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
Is comfortable with Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite and any other W.L. approved tools/channels used for the management of creative assets
Works in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Membership Manager

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in fortnightly Chapter team calls (30 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Apply now

Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Netherlands

Women in Localization Netherlands is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Marketing Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Netherlands Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic Marketing plans and initiatives for the Chapter with the goal of promoting the Women in Localization organization, its values, mission and initiatives.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
1. What motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
3. A large part of this role involves owning and driving creative initiatives. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Requirements:
● An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
● Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
● Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
● Skilled writer and creative whizz
● Fluent in English
● Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing date: 30 May 2025

Responsibilities:

● Owner of the Chapter’s marketing strategy, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
● Skilled writer - creates content in English for campaigns, newsletters or any other external Chapter communication
● Creatively gifted - creates and manages graphics for campaigns, Chapter events etc.
● Coordinates the writing and or localization of multilingual content in line with the organization’s content strategy, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
● Is comfortable with Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite and any other W.L. approved tools/channels used for the management of creative assets
● Works in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Membership Manager

Commitment Expected: ● Available to participate in weekly/biweekly Chapter team calls ● Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities ● Join Chapter in-person events where possible ● Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) ● The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: New York, United States

Women in Localization New York is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Marketing Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization New York Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic Marketing plans and initiatives for the Chapter with the goal of promoting the Women in Localization organization, its values, mission and initiatives.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving creative initiatives. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: May 30, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Skilled writer and creative wizz
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2 hours per week for role tasks
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

Owner of the Chapter’s marketing strategy, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
Skilled writer - creates content in English for campaigns, newsletters or any other external Chapter communication
Creatively gifted - creates and manages graphics for campaigns, Chapter events etc.
Coordinates the writing and or localization of multilingual content in line with the organization’s content strategy, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
Is comfortable with Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite and any other W.L. approved tools/channels used for the management of creative assets
Works in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Membership Manager

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: United States

Women in Localization Silicon Valley is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Marketing Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Silicon Valley Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic Marketing plans and initiatives for the Chapter with the goal of promoting the Women in Localization organization, its values, mission and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves owning and driving creative initiatives. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: April 15, 2023

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Skilled writer and creative whizz
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

-Owner of the Chapter’s marketing strategy, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
-Skilled writer - creates content in English for campaigns, newsletters or any other external Chapter communication
-Creatively gifted - creates and manages graphics for campaigns, Chapter events etc.
-Coordinates the writing and or localization of multilingual content in line with the organization’s content strategy, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
-Is comfortable with Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite and any other W.L. approved tools/channels used for the management of creative assets
-Works in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Membership Manager

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Switzerland

Women in Localization Switzerland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Marketing Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Switzerland Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be responsible for developing, implementing and executing strategic Marketing plans and initiatives for the Chapter with the goal of promoting the Women in Localization organization, its values, mission and initiatives.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

1. What motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
3. A large part of this role involves owning and driving creative initiatives. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: April/30/2025

Responsibilities:

- Owner of the Chapter’s marketing strategy, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
- Skilled writer - creates content in English for campaigns, newsletters or any other external Chapter communication
- Creatively gifted - creates and manages graphics for campaigns, Chapter events etc.
- Coordinates the writing and or localization of multilingual content in line with the organization’s content strategy, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
- Is comfortable with Mailchimp, Canva, Eventbrite and any other W.L. approved tools/channels used for the management of creative assets
- Works in close collaboration with the Social Media Manager and Membership Manager

Requirements:
- An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
- Experience in the Translation and Localization industry
- Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
- Skilled writer and creative whizz
- Fluent in English
- Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
- Available to participate in Chapter team calls every other week (30 minutes)
- Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities
- Join Chapter in-person events where possible
- Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes)

The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Netherlands

Women in Localization Netherlands is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Membership Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Netherlands Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will manage and grow the Chapter’s local membership in Netherlands, but you will also get actively involved in creating and planning events.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
1. What motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
3. A large part of this role involves working in MailChimp and Google Suite, particularly Google Forms. You will lead initiatives to increase membership and collect member feedback during and after events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Requirements:
● An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
● Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
● Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
● Organizational skills
● Fluent in English
● Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing Date: 30 May, 2025

Responsibilities:

● Owner and leader of initiatives aimed at increasing Chapter membership
● Conducts research and active reach-out to potential members
● Continuously promotes the benefits of becoming a Women in Localization member
● Works in close collaboration with the Social Media, Marketing and Event Managers to grow the Chapter’s membership base
● Puts a lot of focus on collecting member feedback, especially during and after Chapter events
● Continuously works on gathering data (qualitative and quantitative) on why membership has decreased (or increased for that matter) with the goal of gathering data that will help the Chapter be more strategic with their initiatives

Commitment Expected: ● Available to participate in weekly/biweekly Chapter team calls ● Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities ● Join Chapter in-person events where possible ● Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) ● The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: New York, United States

Women in Localization New York is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Membership Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization New York Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will manage and grow the Chapter’s local membership in New York, but you will also get actively involved in creating and planning events.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
A large part of this role involves working in MailChimp and Google Suite, particularly Google Forms. You will lead initiatives to increase membership and collect member feedback during and after events. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?
Closing Date: May 30, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Organizational skills
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2 hours per week for role tasks
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

Owner and leader of initiatives aimed at increasing Chapter membership
Conducts research and active reach-out to potential members
Continuously promotes the benefits of becoming a Women in Localization member
Works in close collaboration with the Social Media, Marketing and Event Managers to grow the Chapter’s membership base
Puts a lot of focus on collecting member feedback, especially during and after Chapter events
Continuously works on gathering data (qualitative and quantitative) on why membership has decreased (or increased for that matter) with the goal of gathering data that will help the Chapter be more strategic with their initiatives

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: India

Women in Localization India is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Mentorship and Education Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization India Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be the liaison for the global mentoring and education program in Women in Localization and lead career and mentoring-related events locally.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: 23 May 2025

Responsibilities:
*Keeps updated with global guidelines and recommendations for Mentoring and Education, including new initiatives and website content
*Mentoring:
- Leads careers and mentoring events locally, typically one every 12-18 months
- Promotes the mentoring scheme locally, both for mentors and mentees to ensure there are enough of both
*Education:
- Keeps updated with existing local academic localization contacts and establishes new contacts
- Encourages the local team to present to local students on topics of career opportunities
- Promotes inviting students to local events
- Encourages the local team to write and publish educational localization material for the Women in Localization website, including write-ups from events
- Promotes educational material to the Chapter members and social media groups

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Strong interest in mentoring and education initiatives
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in fortnightly Chapter team calls (30 minutes)
Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities
Join Chapter in-person events where possible
Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes)
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Ireland

Women in Localization Ireland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Mentorship and Education Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Ireland Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be the liaison for the global mentoring and education program in Women in Localization and lead career and mentoring-related events locally.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

1. What motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
3. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: applications are received on a rolling basis.

Responsibilities:

- Keeps updated with global guidelines and recommendations for Mentoring and Education, including new initiatives and website content

Mentoring:
- Leads careers and mentoring events locally, typically one every 12-18 months
- Promotes the mentoring scheme locally, both for mentors and mentees to ensure there are enough of both

Education:
- Keeps updated with existing local academic localization contacts and establishes new contacts
- Encourages the local team to present to local students on topics of career opportunities
- Promotes inviting students to local events
- Encourages the local team to write and publish educational localization material for the Women in Localization website, including write-ups from events
- Promotes educational material to the Chapter members and social media groups

Requirements:
- An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
- Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
- Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
- Strong interest in mentoring and education initiatives
- Fluent in English
- Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
- Available to participate in bi-weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
- Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities
- Join Chapter in-person events where possible
- Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes)
- The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Netherlands

Women in Localization Netherlands is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Mentorship and Education Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Netherlands Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will be the liaison for the global mentoring and education program in Women in Localization and lead career and mentoring-related events locally.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
1. What motivated you to apply?
1. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
2. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Requirements:
● An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
● Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
● Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
● Strong interest in mentoring and education initiatives
● Fluent in English
● Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing date: 30 May, 2025

Responsibilities:

● Keeps updated with global guidelines and recommendations for Mentoring and
Education, including new initiatives and website content
● Mentoring:
○ Leads careers and mentoring events locally, typically one every 12-18 months
○ Promotes the mentoring scheme locally, both for mentors and mentees to ensure there are enough of both
● Education:
○ Keeps updated with existing local academic localization contacts and establishes new contacts
○ Encourages the local team to present to local students on topics of career opportunities
○ Promotes inviting students to local events
○ Encourages the local team to write and publish educational localization material for the Women in Localization website, including write-ups from events
○ Promotes educational material to the Chapter members and social media groups

Commitment Expected: ● Available to participate in weekly/biweekly Chapter team calls ● Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities ● Join Chapter in-person events where possible ● Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) ● The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: New York, United States

Women in Localization New York is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Mentorship and Education Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization New York Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will be the liaison for the global mentoring and education program in Women in Localization and lead career and mentoring-related events locally.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: May 30, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Strong interest in mentoring and education initiatives
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2 hours per week for role tasks
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

Keeps updated with global guidelines and recommendations for Mentoring and Education, including new initiatives and website content
Mentoring:
Leads careers and mentoring events locally, typically one every 12-18 months
Promotes the mentoring scheme locally, both for mentors and mentees to ensure there are enough of both
Education:
Keeps updated with existing local academic localization contacts and establishes new contacts
Encourages the local team to present to local students on topics of career opportunities
Promotes inviting students to local events
Encourages the local team to write and publish educational localization material for the Women in Localization website, including write-ups from events
Promotes educational material to the Chapter members and social media groups

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: United Kingdom

Women in Localization United Kingdom is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Mentorship and Education Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization United Kingdom Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will be the liaison for the global mentoring and education program in Women in Localization and lead career and mentoring-related events locally.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: 30 April 2025

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Strong interest in mentoring and education initiatives
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

1. Keeps updated with global guidelines and recommendations for Mentoring and Education, including new initiatives and website content
2. Mentoring:
- Leads careers and mentoring events locally, typically one every 12-18 months
- Promotes the mentoring scheme locally, both for mentors and mentees to ensure there are enough of both
2. Education:
- Keeps updated with existing local academic localization contacts and establishes new contacts
- Encourages the local team to present to local students on topics of career opportunities
- Promotes inviting students to local events
- Encourages the local team to write and publish educational localization material for the Women in Localization website, including write-ups from events
- Promotes educational material to the Chapter members and social media groups

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (60 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person and online events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Global Partnerships & Events

Number of openings: 4

Location: Remote

Are you great at connecting with people while still keeping track of all details? Join our team as a Partner Manager, where you’ll own the full partnership lifecycle—onboarding, nurturing, and offboarding partners—ensuring every collaboration thrives! This is also a fantastic opportunity to flex your skills, grow professionally, and develop new abilities in a supporting, dynamic, purpose-driven environment.
Other attributes:
● Love the localization industry!
● Excited to help grow the support for women around the world
● Enjoy culture, language, people, and have a great time
● Be familiar with Google gSuite products (Docs, Sheets, Forms, Slides, etc.) is a plus

Closing date (if any): May 1st 2025

Responsibilities:

● Welcome new partners: draft agreements, collect assets, and coordinate announcements with other programs in our website and marketing channels.
● Keep partnerships buzzing: engage quarterly, respond to support requests from partners (announcements, press releases, social posts, and newsletters) or internal programs, and coordinate events.
● Stay organized: manage partner info, forms, and requests, and keep everything running smoothly.
● Provide partner performance metrics to Partnerships’ Metrics Program Manager.
● Work closely with Partnerships’ Marketing and Content Program Manager to amplify impact and create new collaboration opportunities in marketing and content with partners.

Commitment Expected: ● 2-year term recommended ● Average 10 hours/month, which includes: ○ Checking emails, forms throughout the week ○ 1 monthly 1-hour program meeting ○ Occasional meetings with partners ○ Ad-hoc meetings with other programs

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Program: Global Sponsorships and Fundraising

Number of openings: 2

Location: U.S. Remote

The Pro Bono Grants Reviewer will bring successful grant writing experience to contribute to Women in Localization as we embark on a new Grants strategy. The Pro Bono Grants Reviewer will review, edit, and proofread proposed grant submissions, which will be created within Women in Localization. The Pro Bono Grants Reviewer will ensure that the draft proposals are as compelling as possible to the relevant grant sponsors. The Pro Bono Grants Reviewer will collaborate closely with the Women in Localization Board Global Sponsorships and Fundraising Sponsor and Program Director to ensure grant application completeness and level of detail, appropriate positioning and overall appeal in alignment with the Women in Localization mission as part of the overall review process prior to submission.

Responsibilities:

- Grant Review: Review, edit, and proofread proposed grant applications to make them as compelling as possible for possible funding. Ensure that proposals comply with grant guidelines and deadlines.
- Collaboration: Collaboration: Work closely with the Board Sponsor, Program Director and grant writing team to gather necessary information, data, and narratives needed for grant applications.

COMMITMENT
- Available as needed to review ‘draft’ grant applications
- Participation on calls as needed during grant proposal cycles
- Estimated 3-5 hours per grant review
- Flexibility to review as many Grant applications as desired
- 2 year term

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Netherlands

Women in Localization Netherlands is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Social Media Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Netherlands Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will manage and monitor our Social Media channels, create visuals in Canva, write event content in English, publish Social Media posts, and help promote our local events.
This is a great opportunity to explore using different social media channels, get creative in Canva, practice your skills at writing engaging content, network with our community, and acquire new skills while having fun.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
1. What motivated you to apply?
1. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
2. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Requirements:
● An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
● Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
● Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
● Expert personal user of social media channels
● Fluent in English
● Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing date: 30 May, 2025

Responsibilities:

● The Social Media Manager owns the Social Media strategy (including the addition/deprecation of Social Media channels) and implementation for the local Chapter, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
● Posts about the Chapter’s upcoming events, speakers, sponsors, etc. to members and community
● Is active and engaged on local social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and others) to advocate and promote the W.L. Chapter
● Amplifies the global W.L. social media messaging, and adheres to the organization’s social media guidelines, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
● Is comfortable working with data-tracking/measuring (provides statistics on post views, likes, and shares)

Commitment Expected: ● Available to participate in weekly/biweekly Chapter team calls ● Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities ● Join Chapter in-person events where possible ● Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) ● The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: New York, United States

Women in Localization New York is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Social Media Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization New York Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will manage and monitor our Social Media channels, create visuals in Canva, write event copy in English, publish Social Media posts, and help promote our local events.
This is a great opportunity to explore using different social media channels, get creative in Canva, practice your skills at writing engaging copy, network with our community, and acquire new skills while having fun.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: May 30, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Expert personal user of social media channels
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2 hours per week for role tasks
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

The Social Media Manager owns the Social Media strategy (including the addition/deprecation of Social Media channels) and implementation for the local Chapter, in consultation with the Chapter Manager and in partnership with the Marketing Manager
Posts about the Chapter’s upcoming events, speakers, sponsors, etc. to members and community
Is active and engaged on local social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and others) to advocate and promote the W.L. Chapter
Amplifies the global W.L. social media messaging, and adheres to the organization’s social media guidelines, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
Is comfortable working with data-tracking/measuring (provides statistics on post views, likes, and shares)

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: United States

Women in Localization Silicon Valley is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Social Media Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Silicon Valley Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will manage and monitor our Social Media channels, create visuals in Canva, write event copy in English, publish Social Media posts, and help promote our local events.

This is a great opportunity to explore using different social media channels, get creative in Canva, practice your skills at writing engaging copy, network with our community, and acquire new skills while having fun.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: April 15, 2023

Requirements
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Expert personal user of social media channels
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

-The Social Media Manager owns the Social Media strategy (including the addition/deprecation of Social Media channels) and implementation for the local Chapter, in consultation with the Chapter Manager
-Posts about the Chapter’s upcoming events, speakers, sponsors, etc. to members and community
-Is active and engaged on local social platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and others) to advocate and promote the W.L. Chapter
-Amplifies the global W.L. social media messaging, and adheres to the organization’s social media guidelines, tone of voice and brand guidelines.
-Is comfortable working with data-tracking/measuring (provides statistics on post views, likes, and shares)

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Brazil

Women in Localization Brazil is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Brazil Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors, but you will also get actively involved in creating and planning our events.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: June 6, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors
Creates and manages records of sponsors, including level of support available, tracks donations etc.
Acts as the main point of contact with sponsors to ensure the Chapter’s requirements are met and sponsors’ ROI is delivered
Maintains regular contact with sponsors, following up with identified action items
Ensures that sponsors pay expenses directly and not to Women in Localization
Works closely with Events, Marketing and Social Media Managers on deliverables
Analyses post event metrics to understand which event attendees could be potential sponsors

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes) Average 2 hours per week for role tasks The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: Netherlands

Women in Localization Netherlands is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Netherlands Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors, but you will also get actively involved in creating and planning our events.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
1. What motivated you to apply?
1. Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
2. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Requirements:
● An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
● Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
● Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
● Fluent in English
● Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Closing date: 30 May 2025

Responsibilities:

● Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors
● Creates and manages records of sponsors, including level of support available, tracks donations etc.
● Acts as the main point of contact with sponsors to ensure the Chapter’s requirements are met and sponsors’ ROI is delivered
● Maintains regular contact with sponsors, following up with identified action items
● Ensures that sponsors pay expenses directly and not to Women in Localization
● Works closely with Events, Marketing and Social Media Managers on deliverables
● Analyses post event metrics to understand which event attendees could be potential sponsors

Commitment Expected: ● Available to participate in weekly/biweekly Chapter team calls ● Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities ● Join Chapter in-person events where possible ● Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) ● The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: New York, United States

Women in Localization New York is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization New York Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.
You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors, but you will also get actively involved in creating and planning our events.
This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: May 30, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2 hours per week for role tasks
The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors
Creates and manages records of sponsors, including level of support available, tracks donations etc.
Acts as the main point of contact with sponsors to ensure the Chapter’s requirements are met and sponsors’ ROI is delivered
Maintains regular contact with sponsors, following up with identified action items
Ensures that sponsors pay expenses directly and not to Women in Localization
Works closely with Events, Marketing and Social Media Managers on deliverables
Analyses post event metrics to understand which event attendees could be potential sponsors

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: United States

Women in Localization Silicon Valley is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship Manager.

You will support the Women in Localization Silicon Valley Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors, but you will also get actively involved in creating and planning our events.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: April 15, 2023

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interested in becoming one
Experience in the Translation & Localization industry
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering with Women in Localization or other similar organizations

Responsibilities:

-Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors
-Creates and manages records of sponsors, including level of support available, tracks donations etc.
-Acts as the main point of contact with sponsors to ensure the Chapter’s requirements are met and sponsors’ ROI is delivered
-Maintains regular contact with sponsors, following up with identified action items
-Ensures that sponsors pay expenses directly and not to Women in Localization
-Works closely with Events, Marketing and Social Media Managers on deliverables
-Analyses post event metrics to understand which event attendees could be potential sponsors

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes) Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join Chapter in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quarterly call (90 minutes) The term for Chapter volunteers is 2 years. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

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Program: Chapters

Number of openings: 1

Location: New York, United States

Women in Localization New York is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Student Intern.
This role is suited to a student, recent graduate, or anyone looking to gain an insight into the management of a Women in Localization Chapter, gain professional experience and an overall feel for the localization industry through the initiatives driven by their Chapter and the Global Community.
The role will also allow you to grow your network and receive on-the-job mentorship from more senior localization professionals. You will report to the Chapter Manager.
Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:

What motivated you to apply?
Please tell us about your experience with organizations similar to Women in Localization.
A large part of this role involves organizing information, improving communication channels and assisting in creating a link between Women in Localization and academic institutions. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Closing date: May 20, 2025.

Requirements:
An active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one
Translation/Localization Student or recent graduate (less than 1 year)
Communicative, engaging and enthusiastic person
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Fluent in English
Desirable: Experience (current or past) volunteering organizations similar to Women in Localization

Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 minutes)
Average 2 hours per week for role tasks
The term for Chapter Student Interns is 1 year. After this period, volunteers can continue volunteering with the Chapter in a different role, or with the global programs of Women in Localization.

Responsibilities:

Provide operational support to Chapter volunteers in all areas of responsibility
On occasion, act as liaison between the Chapter and academic institutions
Bring the “student lens” to the Chapter’s initiatives, helping them get a better understanding of how to be more strategic when reaching out to students
Work closely with the Membership Manager to grow the student member base

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Program: Technology

Number of openings: 2

Location: anywhere

As a Technology Team member, you will be delivering to our vision of enabling the organization's day-to-day operations with the state-of-the art tools that support all of our Committees and Chapters across the globe.
Requirements for the position:
● 1-3 years of experience in the translation, localization, or adjacent field
● Technical curiosity
● A great team player
● Ability and willingness to work in international environment
● Some volunteering experience desired but not necessary

Responsibilities:

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
● In collaboration with other Technology Team volunteers support platform tools currently in operation
● Research new tools as per requirements from the organization Committees
● Brainstorm on innovation ideas that will optimize the work of the Organization driving global outreach
● Collaborate with peers across other committees on tools implementation and integration

Commitment Expected: Minimum of 3 hours per week, with bi-monthly calls. At least 1-year term, more if desired.

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Program: Operations

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The Volunteer Recognition volunteer reports to the Operations Program Director.
The Volunteer Recognition volunteer is responsible for running the Volunteer Recognition Program, and specifically the Star Award (happens once a year). They work in collaboration with the members of the Operations Program. Their main responsibilities are ensuring that volunteers know that their contributions are appreciated, and building a positive and inclusive culture within the organization.

Responsibilities and Duties
The Volunteer Recognition volunteer is in charge of:
- Overseeing the success of the Volunteer Recognition Program together with the Volunteer Recognition in charge of the Kudos Awards
- Organizing the Star Award by gathering nominations from Volunteers and coordinating with the Marketing Program to create a meaningful social media campaign.
- Updating Google Forms and Sheets as nominations are collected and gathering votes from board members.
- Collaborating with international trophy vendors, to help ship the prize to the winner.
- Streamlining processes and upkeeping documentation

Commitment
Operations and Metrics Team Meeting - Every other Thursday, 8am PDT
1-2 hours per week for organization of Star award- In your own time: around 1-2 hour per week, but peaks are usually around the end of the year/start of the year, the rest of the months is basically liaising with the rest of the team over biweekly meetings.

Useful links:
Link to the guide to Volunteers: W.L. Guide for Operations Teams
Link to Program folder in drive (shared only with your Program): 07 Operations & Metrics folder
Link to the 15 XFN content(shared across all Programs): 15 XFN folder
Link to instructional playbook: W.L. Volunteer Recognition Playbook
Link to Kudos Award nomination Form: W.L. Kudos Nomination Form
Link to Star Award nomination Form: W.L. Star Award Nomination Form
Link to congratulatory email template: Kudos Congratulatory Email Template

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