• Job Description

  Req#: 470

  Kindly note that this vacancy is for MIIS (Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey) students only.

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  Hours: 15-20 hours per week

  Location : home-based

  Travel: none

  Reporting to : CLEAR Global’s Terminology officer

  
  

  CLEAR Global is an equal-opportunity employer, committed to having a diverse team where individuals of all backgrounds collaborate and learn from one another. We believe we can be most effective with diverse experience and expertise in our team. We recruit on merit, actively seek diverse applicant pools, and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, marital or parental status, or sexual orientation, and welcome all types of diversity.

  
  

  Background

  We are looking for an intern who would assist in researching and developing AI tools, processes and applications for the purposes of terminology work. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within an international non-profit organization, gaining an insight into terminology processes at CLEAR Global.

  
  

  Objectives

  This initiative is meant to

  1. Support the Terminology Officer and CLEAR Global in researching and developing AI applications for terminology work, especially:
     • automating terminology extraction from source texts
     • developing AI applications for term translation
     • AI-enhanced collection of domain terminology
  2. Develop community capacity and interest in AI enhanced terminology processes and products to generate sustainable resources.

  
  

  The role

  To assist the CLEAR Global Team in researching and developing AI tools, processes and applications for the purposes of terminology work at TWB, with the aim of automating terminology-related processes as much as possible and thus expanding our capacity to support programs and projects at CLEAR Global with up-to-date and precise terminology resources.

  
  

  Responsibilities

  • Research available AI tools and applications suitable for terminology work
  • Develop automated processes to handle terminology extraction from source texts
  • Develop AI enhanced processes for term translation
  • Develop AI enhanced support for the TWB community in developing domain glossaries
  • Document AI tools and applications in SOPs
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders throughout the internship
  • Handle other related tasks as assigned
  • Act in the best interest of the organization during the internship period.

  Please note that these roles and responsibilities are approximate and may change over time.

  
  

  Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a university degree program (a degree in terminology, language, translation, development, or a related field is preferred).

  • Excellent command of English. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage
  • Understanding of and willingness to explore AI tools and applications
  • Previous experience in translation and/or terminology (internships and volunteering are considered valid experiences) is desirable;
  • Previous experience working with non-profit organizations is desirable;
  • Knowledge of CAT tools is a plus.

  
  

  Requirements

  This position is very dynamic. The right person is an energetic team player and an individual who agrees with CLEAR Global’s basic beliefs and values and who can work remotely and across time zones, while interacting regularly with the international team.

  • AI enthusiast;
  • Self-starter;
  • Strong organizational skills;
  • Analytical thinker able to transform ideas into tangible actions;
  • Understands that communication in the right language is key to improved humanitarian response;
  • Team player, collaborative, adaptable and self-motivated;
  • Interest in acquiring terminology project management experience;
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn new skills quickly;
  • Attention to detail

  
  

  About CLEAR Global

  CLEAR Global exists to help people get vital information, and be heard, whatever language they speak. We believe that everyone has the right to give and receive information in a language and format they understand. We work with nonprofit partners and a global community of language professionals to build local language translation capacity, and raise awareness of language barriers. Our network of over 100,000 community members translate millions of words of life-saving and life-changing information a year.

  
  

  Core values

  CLEAR Global employees and volunteers are people who believe passionately about the value of this work and take personal responsibility for achieving the mission. CLEAR Global’s mission and organizational spirit embody the core values established in its strategic framework:

  • Excellence : As the leading voice for communicating humanitarian information in the right language, CLEAR Global is a leader in the translation industry and in the non-profit sector.
  • Integrity: CLEAR Global believes that every person, whether it’s the people who we serve, our volunteers or our staff, has value, deserves respect and has inherent dignity.
  • Empowerment: CLEAR Global believes in using language to empower people around the world to control their own development and destiny.
  • Innovation: CLEAR Global recognizes and celebrates the power of innovation to address humanitarian and crisis issues around the world.
  • Sustainability : CLEAR Global recognizes that meeting our mission necessitates establishment and maintenance of a solid financial and organizational infrastructure.
  • Tolerance: Our staff and volunteers are highly knowledgeable and skilled; value each other, our partner and our recipients; create a supportive work environment; and, conduct themselves professionally at all times.

  
  

  CLEAR Global may re-advertise the vacancy, cancel the recruitment, offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration at its discretion.

• About the company

  Translators without Borders is a non-profit organization set up to provide translation services for humanitarian non-profits.

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