Volunteer Positions

Number of openings: 1

Location: Japan

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

You will lead the Women in Localization Japan 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 growth, and advancing the W.L. goals at the Chapter level.

This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.
1. Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
2. What motivated you to apply?
3. Do you have any examples of experience relevant to this role that you can share with us?
4.Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organisations.

Responsibilities:

Leads the Chapter to deliver on the W.L. mission, vision and goals
Ensures 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 one 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 bi-weekly Chapter team calls (30-45 mins)
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

Number of openings: 01

Location: Switzerland

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

You will lead the Women in Localization Switzerland 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 growth, and advancing 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:
What motivated you to apply?
Do you have any examples of experience relevant to this role that you can share with us?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organisations.

Responsibilities:

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

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: Marketing

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking a volunteer Email Marketing Manager to own the email marketing strategy and the email channel end to end.

Reporting to the Content Marketing Manager, the Email Marketing Manager will define how email supports organizational goals across campaigns, thought leadership, events, programs, and community engagement. This role ensures email is managed as a strategic owned channel with clear objectives, structured planning, consistent branding, and measurable performance.

Responsibilities:

- Write all email content
- Own the overall email marketing strategy and roadmap
- Manage the email channel end to end, including newsletters, campaign emails, announcements, and program communications
- Develop and maintain a clear, branded, and consistent email framework
- Build and manage the email editorial calendar aligned with marketing priorities
- Collaborate with the Content Marketing Manager and other stakeholders to support campaigns and initiatives
- Monitor and analyze email performance metrics, providing insights and optimization recommendations
- Identify opportunities for audience segmentation, engagement, and subscriber growth
- Ensure consistency of tone, messaging, and brand voice across all email communications

Commitment Expected: - 2-3 hours per week
- Attendance at one monthly team meeting
- Availability for occasional ad-hoc meetings as needed
- Requires one-year minimum commitment

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Number of openings: 1

Location: Canada

Women in Localization Eastern Canada is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager in the Toronto region.
You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in Canada to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.
You will support the Women in Localization Eastern Canada 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: Jun 15, 2026

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 & 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.

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in biweekly 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

Number of openings: 1

Location: Japan

Women in Localization - Japan Chapter is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager. You have excellent organizational and communication skills and are located in Japan to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events. You will support the Women in Localization Japan 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?

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 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

Number of openings: 1

Location: Switzerland

Women in Localization Switzerland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Events Manager in the Switzerland region. You have excellent organizational and communication skills to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual 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 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: August 31, 2026

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 & 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.

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in biweekly 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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Number of openings: 1

Location: Utah, United States

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

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

You will support the Women in Localization Utah 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?

Responsibilities:

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

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
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 Fundraising

Number of openings: 1

Location: USA, EMEA

We're looking for a Marketing Lead to join the Global Sponsorship, Fundraising & Advocacy Program at Women in Localization. As a program-embedded marketing owner, you'll play a key role in bringing our sponsorship and advocacy initiatives to life — ensuring our messaging resonates with the right audiences and drives meaningful engagement.

What You'll Do

Own marketing within the program, ensuring campaign design reflects program priorities, requirements, and audience needs
Translate program inputs into compelling marketing activity and tangible outputs
Create and manage marketing content including mailers, promotional materials, and campaign assets
Collaborate closely with the central Women in Localization marketing team to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational goals

What We're Looking For

Background or experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
Strong written communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload within a volunteer setting
Familiarity with the localization industry is a plus, but not required
Enthusiasm for Women in Localization's mission and community

Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a global community of 18,000+ members, develop your marketing expertise in an international context, and collaborate with a passionate team of professionals dedicated to advancing women in the localization industry.

Responsibilities:

- Own marketing within the program, ensuring campaign design reflects program priorities, requirements, and audience needs
- Translate program inputs into compelling marketing activity and tangible outputs
- Create and manage marketing content including mailers, promotional materials, and campaign assets
- Collaborate closely with the central Women in Localization marketing team to ensure consistency and alignment with organizational goals

Commitment Expected: ~2-3 hours/week | Minimum 1-year commitment

Apply now

Number of openings: 1

Location: Japan

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

You will support the Women in Localization Japan 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?

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 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.

Apply now

Number of openings: 1

Location: Ireland

Women in Localization ​Ireland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Membership Manager.

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

You will manage and grow the Chapter’s local membership in Ireland, 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?

Responsibilities:

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

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

Commitment Expected: 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

* 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

Number of openings: 1

Location: Japan

Women in Localization Japan Chapter is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Membership Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Japan Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager.

You will manage and grow the Chapter’s local membership in the Japan Chapter, 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.
4. Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

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 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.

Apply now

Number of openings: 1

Location: Utah, United States

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


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

You will manage and grow the Chapter’s local membership in Utah, 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?

Responsibilities:

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

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.

Apply now

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.

Responsibilities:

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

Commitment Expected: 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
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: Marketing

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking a volunteer Senior Manager, Digital Marketing to support the Marketing Program Director in driving membership growth, community engagement, and donor acquisition. This strategic execution role owns where our message goes digitally and how it performs, identifying and developing the multi-channel campaigns needed to support fundraising, global member engagement, and broader organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

Campaign Planning & Architecture: Build and maintain an integrated digital campaign calendar, mapping out user journeys and donor conversion paths across key digital channels.
Digital Briefing & Prioritization: Translate organizational priorities into clear, data-driven campaign briefs; determine which initiatives to promote, when, and through which digital channels based on capacity and organizational priorities.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Marketing and Program Managers to surface timely programmatic milestones, community insights, and field stories that can be activated through coordinated digital campaigns.
Growth & Conversion Optimization: In collaboration with the Metrics program, set clear channel goals and oversee the performance of email marketing, web and blog content to turn audience attention into measurable action.
Member Value Alignment: Ensure digital campaigns deliver meaningful, user-friendly value to members alongside donor and organizational fundraising goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with W.L. teams and programs to ensure a seamless experience across all digital touchpoints.

Commitment Expected: 4-6 hours per week
Ability to attend bi‑weekly team meetings
Availability to attend additional meetings as needed
Minimum one year commitment

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Number of openings: 1

Location: Ireland

Women in Localization Ireland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Social Media Manager. You will support the Women in Localization Ireland 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, getting creative in Canva, practicing your skills at writing engaging copy, networking with our community, and acquiring 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: July 15, 2026

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 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).

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 calls (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

Number of openings: 1

Location: Japan

Women in Localization Japan is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Social Media Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Japan 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:
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?

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 calls (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

Number of openings: 1

Location: Switzerland

Women in Localization Switzerland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Social Media Manager. You will support the Women in Localization Switzerland 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: August 31, 2026

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 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).

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.

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 calls (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

Number of openings: 1

Location: Utah, United States

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

You will support the Women in Localization Utah 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?

Responsibilities:

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

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.

Apply now

Number of openings: 1

Location: France

Women in Localization France is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship and Partnership Manager. You will support the Women in Localization France Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager. You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors and partners, 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?

Responsibilities:

Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors and partners. Creates and manages records of sponsors and partners, including level of support available, tracks donations etc. Acts as the main point of contact with sponsors and partners to ensure the Chapter’s requirements are met and sponsors and partners’ ROI is delivered. Maintains regular contact with sponsors and partners, 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 and partners.



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

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in 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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Number of openings: 1

Location: Ireland

Women in Localization Ireland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship and Partnership Manager. You will support the Women in Localization Ireland Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager. You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors and partners, 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?

Responsibilities:

Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors and partners.
Creates and manages records of sponsors and partners, including level of support available, tracks donations etc.
Acts as the main point of contact with sponsors and partners to ensure the Chapter’s requirements are met and sponsors and partners’ ROI is delivered.
Maintains regular contact with sponsors and partners, 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 and partners.

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in 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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Number of openings: 1

Location: Switzerland

Women in Localization Switzerland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship and Partnership Manager. You will support the Women in Localization Switzerland Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager. You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors and partners, 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?

Responsibilities:

Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors and partners. Creates and manages records of sponsors and partners, including level of support available, tracks donations etc. Acts as the main point of contact with sponsors and partners to ensure the Chapter’s requirements are met and sponsors and partners’ ROI is delivered. Maintains regular contact with sponsors and partners, 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 and partners.




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

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in 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: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Anywhere (preferably Americas or EMEA time zones)

WeShape AI by Women in Localization is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Community Lead for the WeShape AI Ideas initiative, working alongside the Ideas leads and reporting to the WeShape AI Program Director.
WeShape AI Ideas is where ideas spark into movements.

We are building dynamic ideation spaces where members and experts come together to explore emerging topics from generative AI ethics to workflow automation through discussion, and collaboration.

Within these spaces, participants:
Exchange perspectives and challenge assumptions
Explore real-world use cases
Collaborate on early-stage ideas with the potential to reshape the localization industry
Our goal is to transform shared curiosity into collective intelligence and practical breakthroughs, while creating a strong pipeline of ideas for future incubation.

What we're looking for:
Experience leading communities, innovation programs, or collaborative initiatives
Strong interest or experience in AI (especially generative AI, automation, or applied use cases)
Background in localization, translation, or multilingual content is highly preferred
Excellent facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to spark engagement and guide discussions
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate across multiple contributors
Comfortable working in async, community-driven environments (e.g., Slack, Mobilize, forums)
Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for empowering women in technology
Fluent in English
Being an active member of Women in Localization (or strong interest in joining) is a plus

What you'll gain:
Leadership experience shaping a global AI ideation community
Visibility within the Women in Localization network and broader AI ecosystem
Opportunity to influence how AI innovation emerges in the localization industry
Exposure to diverse AI use cases, experts, and emerging trends
Network expansion with practitioners, thinkers, and builders across disciplines
Recognition as a community leader driving collaborative innovation

Responsibilities:

What you\\\'ll do:
Co-lead the WeShape AI Ideas with the Ideas Lead, sharing strategic direction and operational execution
Drive AI Ideas spaces alongside the Ideas Lead, shaping the tone, energy, and direction of discussions
Define and set the right technology and guardrails for the community operations
Create a safe, inclusive environment where members feel comfortable sharing early-stage ideas
Design and publish weekly prompts to spark reflection, exploration, and idea generation
Facilitate ongoing conversations, encouraging participation and diverse perspectives
Support members in shaping/refining early-stage ideas through discussion and feedback
Track metrics and outcomes for reporting to WeShape AI leadership and sponsors

Commitment Expected: Expected Commitment:
Available to participate in bi-weekly WeShape AI leadership syncs and weekly Ideas team calls
Average 3-4 hours per week
The term for volunteers is 1 year minimum

Please include a link to your LinkedIn profile with your application, together with answers to the following questions:
What interests you about the WeShape AI Ideas initiative, and how do you see it contributing to the localization and AI space?
Tell us about your experience building, leading, or facilitating a community or collaborative initiative. What worked well, and what would you do differently?
How would you encourage participation and engagement in an async ideation space where members may have varying levels of confidence and experience?
How would you approach creating weekly prompts that spark meaningful discussion and collaboration? Please provide 1-2 example prompts.
What does an inclusive and psychologically safe community look like to you, and how would you actively foster it?
Anything else you'd like us to know about your interest or fit for this role?

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