Volunteer Positions

Program: Marketing

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The Advocacy Alliances Manager is responsible for identifying, building, and developing strategic relationships with external organizations, including nonprofits, academic institutions, government entities, and advocacy networks, that align with the mission of Women in Localization. This role serves as a key connector between the Advocacy Program and the Partnerships Program, ensuring that external alliances are purpose-driven, mutually beneficial, and amplify the impact of W.L.’s advocacy initiatives on a global scale.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Partnership Development
Identify and evaluate potential partners in the nonprofit, governmental, academic, and advocacy sectors whose missions align with W.L.’s goals.
Initiate and manage outreach to prospective partners, presenting compelling partnership proposals.
Develop and maintain a portfolio of active alliances that support advocacy campaigns, research, and public engagement. Cross-Program Collaboration
Act as liaison between the Advocacy Program and the Global Partnerships & Events Program to ensure aligned engagement strategies.
Coordinate with the Chapters, Community, and Sponsorship Programs to localize and scale strategic partnerships globally. Campaign & Program Integration
Collaborate with the Advocacy Communications Manager to co-develop joint campaigns, events, and thought leadership opportunities with partners.
Integrate partners into advocacy initiatives and toolkits, facilitating co-hosted webinars, joint research, or policy panels where applicable.
Relationship Management
Cultivate long-term, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders in partner organizations.
Organize periodic check-ins, shared reporting, and planning sessions to deepen engagement and assess partnership outcomes.
Maintain documentation and knowledge of all partnership agreements, goals, and deliverables.
Representation & Networking Represent Women in Localization Advocacy at relevant conferences, panels, and coalition meetings.
Support W.L.’s visibility in cross-sector networks related to gender equity, localization, multilingual access, and inclusive innovation.

Commitment Expected: 3-5 hours/week

Program: WeShape AI

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 July 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.

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.

Program: Technology & Innovation

Number of openings: 1

Location: Anywhere (preferably Americas time zones)

WeShape AI by Women in Localization is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Co-Lead for the WeShape AI Labs initiative, working alongside the Labs Lead and reporting to the WeShape AI Program Director.
We are building a hands-on innovation lab that provides structured support and innovation tracks to transform ideas into tangible solutions. Members receive guidance, and get collaboration opportunities to pilot tools, design models, and launch projects that demonstrate innovation at scale. Our focus is on multilingual content innovation and applied AI skills development.

What we’re looking for
Experience leading AI initiatives, innovation programs, or technical community projects
Background in vibe coding, AI-assisted development tools, or coding products (e.g., Claude, Cursor, Lovable, or similar platforms) is highly preferred
Experience in the localization, translation, or multilingual content industry
Strong organizational and project management skills, with ability to coordinate volunteers and multiple workstreams
Excellent communication skills and comfort facilitating discussions, giving feedback, and mentoring participants
Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for empowering women in technology
Fluent in English
Being an active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one is a plus

What you’ll gain
Leadership experience building and scaling an innovative AI program from the ground up
Professional development and visibility
The opportunity to shape the future of AI innovation in localization and empower people in our industry to actively build with AI
Direct exposure to cutting-edge AI tools and techniques through participant projects
Network expansion with AI experts, sponsors, and innovative builders across the localization ecosystem
Visibility and recognition as a leader in the Women in Localization community

Responsibilities:

What you’ll do
Co-lead the WeShape AI Labs with the Labs Lead, sharing strategic direction and operational execution
Help design and launch the initial hackathon, then transition into managing structured 8-week cohorts
Build and manage the Operating Committee (3-5 volunteers covering communications, logistics, expert coordination, and participant support)
Review participant applications and project proposals, working with the Labs Lead to select cohort members and group similar ideas
Coordinate rotating expert volunteers (ML, LLMs, localization engineering, ethics, UX) for bi-weekly office hours and async Q&A support
Facilitate or co-facilitate weekly cohort sessions, providing guidance on project framing, iteration, and milestone achievement
Organize and coordinate Demo Showcases at the end of each cohort, including judge recruitment and logistics
Support sponsorship outreach efforts, particularly for participant tool access (Claude, Lovable, etc.) and operational funding
Track metrics and outcomes for reporting to WeShape AI leadership and sponsors
Contribute to refining the Labs model based on learnings from each cohort

Program: Technology & Innovation

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:

You will act as a community orchestrator and engagement driver, ensuring that ideas flow, discussions thrive, and participants feel supported and inspired.

Community Facilitation & Engagement
Drive AI Ideas spaces alongside the Ideas Co-Leads, shaping the tone, energy, and direction of discussions
Design and publish weekly prompts to spark reflection, exploration, and idea generation
Facilitate ongoing conversations, encouraging participation and diverse perspectives
Create a safe, inclusive environment where members feel comfortable sharing early-stage ideas
Ensure discussions remain active, inclusive, and on-topic

Idea Development & Collaboration
Support members in shaping and refining early-stage ideas through discussion and feedback
Encourage peer learning and collaboration across participants and experts
Help connect members with relevant expertise or similar ideas to foster collaboration
Identify promising ideas and nurture their evolution toward more structured concepts

Content Curation & Knowledge Building
Perform light curation and summarization of discussions to capture key insights
Synthesize emerging themes, trends, and ideas across conversations
Contribute to building a collective knowledge base from community interactions

Moderation & Community Operations
Ensure community guidelines are upheld
Welcome new participants and onboard them smoothly
Provide guidance and alignment to moderators to ensure consistency and continuity

Commitment Expected: Expected Commitment: Available to participate in bi-weekly WeShape AI leadership syncs and weekly Ideas team calls Average 2-4 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?

Program: Nonprofit & Assistant Secretary

Number of openings: 1

Location: United States

Women in Localization is looking for a new Compliance Manager for the Nonprofit program. The Compliance Manager will execute various processes and projects related to non-profit compliance under the direction of the Board Sponsor and Program Director. The Compliance Manager will be expected to interface with volunteers at all levels of the organization and display a high degree of professionalism. Required skills include research skills, risk anticipation and management, organized and detail-oriented (and ready to switch gears when a pressing compliance issue arises!), public speaking skills, and presentation and communication skills. Knowledge of corporate governance and non-profits are a plus (but we can teach you!).

Responsibilities:

The role will mainly involve researching issues related to compliance. In the past, this has included looking IRS requirements, international NGO law, the trademark process, etc. The Compliance Manager will be expected to present their findings to the rest of the organization. The Compliance Manager may also be asked to assist with the day-to-day functions, such as organizing documents, managing signatures, etc.

Commitment Expected: ~3 hours/week, including a weekly 1-hour sync.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Poland

Excellent organizational and communication skills to provide on-the-ground as well as remote support for in-person and virtual events. You will suppport WL Poland Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager. This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

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

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 memebers to propose and ultimateley 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 succesful 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 x1h Chapter team call per month Average 2-3 hours per week for role activities Join in-person events where possible Available to join the GEO Quartely 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 WL

Number of openings: 1

Location: Brazil

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

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 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.

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: India

Women in Localization - India 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 India to provide
on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events.
You will support the Women in Localization India 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

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 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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Singapore

Women in Localization - Singapore 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 Singapore to provide on-the-ground (as well as remote) support for our in-person and virtual events. You will support the Women in Localization Singapore 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 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 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.

Program: WeShape AI

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.

Program: Global Community

Number of openings: 2

Location: Remote/Anywhere

Global Community Events:
The WL Global Community Program is committed to the W.L. Vision of making content accessible to all members and volunteers. The Events Team is entrusted with the responsibility to educate, provide content, and host events which will foster learning.

Responsibilities:

Role Overview and Duties
- Based on the industry big picture, W.L. vision and members inputs, work along with the other GC volunteers to host 6-8 events to be held per year.
- Responsible for creating and hosting regular meetings (weekly or bi-weekly)
- Plan and Host events in the year which are related to women empowerment and growth - these events could be webinars, panel discussions, series on culture and diversity etc. The events should focus on awareness, empowerment, growth and career options, knowledge etc.
- Create event plans, project manage the steps to ensure all necessary arrangements are in place for the online event
- Liaison with Marketing Team to promote the event in different channels.
- Manage the Zoom, Eventbrite registrations and Mail Chimp details.
- Keep event registration records and share with Membership Manager.
- Posts about the upcoming events, speakers, hosts and sponsors to members and community.

Commitment Expected: Minimum commitment: 2 years Regular commitment - 1-2hrs a week (Attend bi-weekly meetings) Availability during the monthly event

Program: Technology & Innovation

Number of openings: 1

Location: Anywhere (preferably EMEA or US time zones)

WeShape AI by Women in Localization is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Global Programs Engagement Co-Lead, working closely with the leadership team of WeShape AI. and reporting to the WeShape AI Program Director.

As part of your role, you will act as a key liaison between WeShape AI and other Women in Localization programs. This is a great opportunity to learn, network and acquire new skills.

What we’re looking for:
An active member of Women in Localization
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

Responsibilities:

Lead and participate in cross-program meetings independently, representing WeShape AI in discussions, driving alignment, and capturing actions.
Work closely with the Program Director to align on strategy, priorities, next steps, and roadblocks.
Track decisions, actions, and timelines and ensure follow-through.
Support the preparation of quarterly updates/newsletters related to WeShape AI progress and milestones.
Support growth and active engagement of WeShape AI inside the organisation

Commitment Expected: Expected Commitment: Available to lead and participate in weekly team calls Available to meet with the Program Director weekly Average 3-5 hours per week for role activities Join in-person meetings where possible The term for this position is 2 years. 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 examples of experience relevant to this role that you can share with us?

Program: Global Fundraising

Number of openings: 2

Location: USA, EMEA

Women in Localization, a global non-profit organization, is seeking passionate volunteers to join our Global Sponsorship & Fundraising Program. We are looking for individuals—especially those based in California, Seattle, Brussels—who are eager to help expand our impact and strengthen our funding efforts worldwide.

In this role, you will identify and research international grants and funding opportunities, draft and submit compelling applications, and build relationships with grant officers and funding partners. You will also contribute to refining our organizational vision, enhancing our website, and supporting campaigns that promote our global sponsorship initiatives.

Additional responsibilities include tracking grant pipelines and deadlines, collaborating with cross-functional teams across regions, analyzing funding trends to inform strategy, and supporting donor engagement and reporting efforts.

We are looking for strong communicators—both written and verbal—who are persuasive, visionary, and collaborative in spirit. Ideal candidates are proactive, detail-oriented, and motivated to contribute to a mission-driven, global community.

We offer exciting growth and learning opportunities, along with the chance to work in a dynamic, robust, and inspiring international environment.

If you’re excited to help grow opportunities for women in localization worldwide, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

- Identify and research international grants and funding opportunities
- Draft and submit compelling grant applications, and build relationships with grant officers and funding partners
- Support campaigns that promote the global sponsorship initiatives.

Commitment Expected: 1 year commitment 2-3 hours per week

Program: Marketing

Number of openings: 2

Location: Remote

The Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking a volunteer Graphic Designer to support visual storytelling across digital channels.

This is a hands-on creative role responsible for developing visual assets that strengthen brand consistency, elevate campaigns, and support thought leadership and community engagement initiatives. The Graphic Designer plays a key role in ensuring that Women in Localization’s visual identity is cohesive, professional, and impactful across platforms.

Responsibilities:

- Design graphics and visual assets for social media, campaigns, and events
- Collaborate with the Content Marketing Manager, Social Media Marketing Manager, and Social Media Content Creators to develop platform-specific visuals
- Ensure consistency of visual identity across channels and materials
- Translate strategic priorities and content into compelling visual formats
- Deliver high-quality design work within agreed timelines
- Maintain organized design files and shared brand assets

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

Program: Marketing

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The global Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking a volunteer Instagram Community Manager to grow and engage our audience on Instagram.

This role focuses on day-to-day community engagement while supporting content quality, campaign alignment, and performance. The Instagram Community Manager will play a key role in fostering conversations, reviewing content before publishing, and working closely with the Social Media Marketing Manager to ensure content aligns with campaigns, drives engagement, and reflects Women in Localization’s brand, voice, and community.

Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day engagement on Instagram, including responding to comments, messages, and mentions
- Foster an active and positive community by encouraging conversations and interactions
- Review social media content before publishing to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with brand voice and active campaigns
- Collaborate with the Social Media Marketing Manager to align content with campaigns and key initiatives
- Review performance, track KPIs, and contribute ideas to improve engagement and reach
- Stay up to date on Instagram trends and best practices, applying insights to content and campaigns
- Work with Social Media Content Creators to support campaign execution
- Ensure all interactions and content align with brand guidelines and community standards

Commitment Expected: - 3-5 hours per week - Attendance at one monthly team meeting - Availability for occasional ad hoc meetings as needed - Minimum commitment of 1 year

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.

Program: Technology & Innovation

Number of openings: 1

Location: Anywhere (preferably European time zone)

WeShape AI by Women in Localization is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Learning Hub Curator, supporting the Learning Hub focus area and reporting to the Learning Hub co-leads.
We are building our WeShape AI Learning Hub and we are looking for a volunteer to help us build and maintain a shared database of learning materials for our community that are, and stay, relevant to the WeShape AI program mission and vision. The core of this role is finding, documenting and classifying educational materials such as webinars, articles, panel discussions, podcasts and talks.

What we’re looking for:
- Experience in globalization/multilingual content management and, more specifically, in AI applied to these industries
- Experience in content curation, research, education, libraries, or knowledge management is a plus, but not required
- Strong research and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and comfort working with structured data (tables, spreadsheets, or similar tools)
- Interest in learning, education or knowledge sharing
- Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
- Fluent in English
- Being an active member of Women in Localization or proven interest in becoming one, or in other organizations is a plus, but not required

What you’ll gain:
- Practical experience in content curation and knowledge organization
- The opportunity to help shape from the ground up the revolutionary learning space that will help Women in Localization members understand, apply, and govern GenAI
- The chance to discover AI learning materials aligned with your own interests and learn as you go while curating them

Responsibilities:

What you’ll do:
- Identify and select relevant learning resources that meet the agreed criteria
- Add each resource to a shared table/database using an pre-defined structure
- Classify resources according to multiple criteria, such as: Level (e.g. introductory, intermediate, advanced), Intended audience (e.g. developers/engineers, tech project management, leadership, etc.), Format (webinar, article, podcast, panel, talk, etc.)
- Write short, clear descriptions to help others understand how and when to use each resource
- Apply consistent tagging and classification to ensure the database remains searchable and coherent
- Review and update the existing materials as needed to make sure they stay relevant over time

Commitment Expected: Expected Commitment: - Available to participate in weekly team calls - Average 4 hours per week for role activities - The minimum term for volunteers is 1 year 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?

Number of openings: 1

Location: Singapore

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

You will support the Women in Localization Singapore 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

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

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.

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 2

Location: Canada

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

You will support the Women in Localization WLEC 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

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

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in bi-weekly Chapter team calls (60min) 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.

Program: Global Community

Number of openings: 2

Location: Anywhere/Remote

Global Community is looking for volunteers to join the Global Membership Team to create awareness about our vision and mission and encourage new sign-ups

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities: Increase membership numbers using various campaigns
The membership program is looking for a volunteer to represent WL and increase membership and engagement around the globe.
The lead will create and implement ideas on how to gain more members and achieve the program’s goal of increasing global membership numbers.
- Connect with participants after GC events for sign-ups
- Create and analyze survey about membership and its benefits
- Connect with universities and similar associations and organizations to create awareness and encourage membership
- Work with Marketing to create social media posts
Skills:
● Ability to develop and suggest ideas for attracting new members
● Use tools like MailChimp, Survey Monkey, Google Sheets
● Self-motivated and works well as part of a global team
● Demonstrated follow-through on assigned tasks
● Strong communication skills in English desired
● Experience in developing partnerships with Academia would be an advantage

Commitment Expected: Atleast 1 year. 1-2 hours/week, including availability for bi-weekly online meetings (US am time & Europe pm time).

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Ukraine

Women in Localization Ukraine is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Membership Manager. You will support the Women in Localization Ukraine Chapter and report to the Chapter Manager. You will manage and grow the Chapter’s local membership in Ukraine, 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:

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 biweekly Chapter team calls (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.

Program: Global Community

Number of openings: 2

Location: Remote/Anywhere

As a member of the Mentorship Team under the Global Community, the Global Mentorship Lead is committed to bringing mentoring opportunities to further the professional development of the localization community at different stages of their career.

Responsibilities:

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.
We are looking for a volunteer who is already a WL member or has been a volunteer in the past. This team is working on the mentorship initiative and it would be an added advantage to onboard someone who understands the vision and mission of the organization.
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 initiative
• Represent the mentorship team at the Global Community Program meetings/Industry events

Skills:
• Understands the key aspects of mentorship and how it can be used for personal growth and development
• Has an extensive professional network which can be used to add mentors
• 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 (program manager, lead, etc.)
• Former or current participant in a mentorship program/Former or current WL member
• Previous volunteer experience

Commitment Expected: Two years. The team member is expected to spend 1-2 hrs a week on all activities related to the role

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Singapore

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

You will support the Women in Localization Singapore 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?

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 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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Germany

Women in Localization Germany Chapter is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Mentorship and Education Manager.
You will support the Women in Localization Germany 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?
Do you have any relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?
Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organizations.

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 two per year
Promotes the mentoring scheme locally, both for mentors and mentees, to ensure there are enough of both
Education:
Keeps updated with existing local academic localisation 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 localisation 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 organisations

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.

Program: Marketing

Number of openings: 2

Location: Remote

The Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking two Social Media Content Creators to bring our organization’s voice to life across digital platforms.

This is a hands-on creative role responsible for turning strategic initiatives, thought leadership, campaigns, and community stories into engaging, platform-ready content. The Social Media Content Creator plays a key role in translating strategy into visuals, copy, and short-form video that drives engagement and expands reach across our social channels.

Responsibilities:

- Create engaging social media content aligned with strategic priorities and campaigns
- Translate blog posts, reports, events, and initiatives into clear, shareable content
- Develop visual assets, written posts, and short-form video tailored to each platform
- Collaborate closely with the Social Media Marketing Manager and Video Marketing Manager
- Ensure the social media content aligns with brand guidelines, tone, and messaging direction
- Contribute creative ideas to increase engagement, visibility, and audience growth

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

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 2

Location: Argentina

Women in Localization Argentina is recruiting two volunteers who will take on the role of Social Media Managers.
You will support the Women in Localization Argentina 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?
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:

- 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)

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 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.

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Ukraine

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

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 biweekly Chapter team calls (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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Catalunya

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

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

You will manage and monitor our Social Media channels, create visuals in Canva, write event content in Catalan and English, publish Social Media posts, and help promote our local events. You will work alongside the Marketing team.

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:

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?

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 Catalan and 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 Chapter biweekly team calls (normally on Monday at 2 pm) 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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Colorado

Social Media Manager for the Colorado Chapter

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)

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 bi-weekly 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.

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: India

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

You will support the Women in Localization India 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:

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)

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 fortnightly Chapter team calls (40 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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: United Kingdom

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

You will support the Women in Localization United Kingdom 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:

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?

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 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.

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.

Program: Marketing

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking a volunteer Social Media Marketing Manager to lead global social media strategy and performance across all channels.

This role owns the direction, planning, and measurement of social media, ensuring it amplifies thought leadership, strengthens community engagement, and expands brand visibility across the localization and language industry.

Responsibilities:

- Develop and evolve the social media strategy aligned with organizational priorities
- Translate key initiatives and campaigns into channel-specific plans
- Define KPIs and track performance, providing regular insights and recommendations
- Oversee content planning in collaboration with the Social Media Content Creator and broader marketing team
- Identify opportunities to increase reach beyond membership and position Women in Localization as a leading industry voice
- Ensure brand consistency and strategic alignment across platforms

Commitment Expected: - 3-5 hours per week - Attendance at one monthly team meeting - Availability for occasional ad-hoc meetings as needed - Requires one-year minimum commitment

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Ireland

Women in Localization Ireland is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship 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, 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:

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

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 weekly/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.

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Ukraine

Women in Localization Ukraine is recruiting one volunteer who will take on the role of Sponsorship Manager. You will support the Women in Localization Ukraine 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?

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

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 biweekly Chapter team calls (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.

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Eastern Canada

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

You will support the Women in Localization Eastern Canada 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?
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:

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

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 bi-weekly Chapter team calls (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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Singapore

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

You will support the Women in Localization Singapore 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?
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:

• 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

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 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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Germany

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

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

You will help with sourcing, coordinating and nurturing local relationships with potential or existing sponsors and partners.

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 relevant examples of experience that you can share with us?

Please tell us about your Women in Localization experience or experience with other similar organisations.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
Sources, coordinates and nurtures relationships with potential and existing sponsors and partners
Creates and manages records of sponsors, including the level of support available, tracks sponsorship and partnership data, 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 to providers and venues, and not to Women in Localization
Works closely with the Events, Marketing and Social Media Managers on deliverables
Analyses post-event metrics to understand which event attendees could be potential sponsors

Requirements:
Be 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 organisations, Sales and CRM oriented profile a plus

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in weekly/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 W.L. 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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: United Kingdom

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

You will support the Women in Localization United Kingdom 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?

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:

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: Expected Commitment: 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.

Program: WeShape AI

Number of openings: 1

Location: Ukraine

Women in Localization Ukraine Chapter 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 insights into the management of a Women in Localization Ukraine 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?

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

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 in organizations similar to Women in Localization

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in biweekly Chapter team calls (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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Brazil

Women in Localization Brazil 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:
1. What motivated you to apply?
2. Please tell us about your experience with organizations similar to Women in Localization.
3. 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?

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.

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.

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in bi-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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Portugal

Women in Localization Portugal Chapter 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 insights into the management of a Women in Localization Chapter, gain professional experience and an overall feel for the localisation 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 localisation 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 organisations similar to Women in Localization.
A large part of this role involves organising 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?

Responsibilities:

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

Commitment Expected: Available to participate in biweekly 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.

Number of openings: 1

Location: Romania

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 in organizations similar to 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

Commitment Expected: ● Available to participate in bi-weekly Chapter team calls (50 minutes/call) ● 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.

Program: Marketing

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking a volunteer Video Marketing Manager to own and lead the organization’s video marketing strategy.

This role will define how video supports thought leadership, campaigns, programs, events, and advocacy initiatives across social and owned channels. The Video Marketing Manager will position video as a strategic growth lever while also creating and editing video content that drives engagement, visibility, and measurable impact across the global community.

Responsibilities:

- Own and develop the video marketing strategy aligned with organizational goals
- Define video priorities, formats, and storytelling approaches across platforms
- Create and edit video content for social media, campaigns, and owned channels
- Repurpose existing content (events, webinars, interviews) into engaging video formats
- Establish KPIs and track performance, providing insights and optimization recommendations
- Collaborate with the Social Media Marketing Manager and content team to integrate video into broader marketing efforts
- Identify opportunities to increase reach, engagement, and brand visibility through video

Commitment Expected: - 3-5 hours per week - Attendance at one monthly team meeting - Availability for occasional ad-hoc meetings as needed - Requires one-year minimum commitment

Program: Marketing

Number of openings: 1

Location: Remote

The Marketing team at Women in Localization is seeking a volunteer YouTube Lead to oversee and grow our YouTube channel.

Reporting to the Social Media Marketing Manager, this role is responsible for managing the YouTube channel end to end — ensuring consistent execution, optimizing performance, and strengthening audience engagement. The YouTube Lead will help position the channel as a key platform for thought leadership, event amplification, and community engagement within the localization and language industry.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee the execution and publishing of video content on YouTube
- Optimize titles, descriptions, thumbnails, and playlists for discoverability and performance
- Monitor engagement metrics and provide performance insights and recommendations
- Manage community engagement, including comments and audience interaction
- Collaborate with the Video Marketing Manager and Social Media team to align content with broader campaigns
- Identify opportunities to grow subscribers, watch time, and overall channel visibility
- Maintain channel organization and ensure brand consistency

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