Internships

Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes partners with 4,000 volunteers, serving approximately 10,000 Girl Scouts, and covers 58 counties across Northern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We are the champions of Girl Scout ambition. We raise our collective voices to emphasize the Girl Scout difference. We provide a safe and inclusive environment where Girl Scouts can discover accessible experiences designed to nurture leadership, innovation, and compassion. 

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and community engagement, we are seeking a Translation Services Intern to support our efforts in reaching Spanish-speaking populations and fostering stronger connections with Spanish-speaking girls and families. This internship will provide valuable hands-on experience in translation, cultural adaptation, and community outreach within a dynamic and supportive environment. 

Internship Overview: 

As a Translation Services Intern, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our materials and communications effectively reach Spanish-speaking individuals and communities. This internship will involve both written translation and real-time interpretation to facilitate effective communication with Spanish-speaking girls, families, and stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our team, review documentation through a cultural lens, and contribute to the enhancement of our programs and initiatives for the Spanish-speaking community. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide written translation services for various Girl Scout materials, including program materials, brochures, forms, flyers, and more, from English to Spanish.  

• Support the development of culturally sensitive and inclusive communications that resonate with Spanish-speaking girls and families. 

• Assist in real-time interpretation during meetings, events, workshops, and other program activities to ensure effective communication with Spanish-speaking participants. This is an optional opportunity, and interns will be compensated for mileage. 

•  Collaborate with our team to review and improve existing documentation through a cultural lens, ensuring that our materials are culturally appropriate and accessible. 

•  Participate in community outreach initiatives, such as attending local events, organizing workshops, or delivering presentations to engage with Spanish-speaking communities and promote our programs. Interns will always be partnered with GSNWGL staff and volunteers. They would not be asked to recruit or host programming. They would be on-site to provide translation services only. 

• Contribute to the planning and execution of special projects aimed at improving the experience of Spanish-speaking Girl Scouts. 

• Stay updated on cultural nuances, current trends, and best practices in translation and cultural adaptation to provide accurate and relevant translations. 

Qualifications: 

• Students must be enrolled at UWSP, have junior or senior standing (undergraduate seeking; 60+ credits), and have at least a 2.0 GPA. They must also be first-generation, non-traditional, or Pell Grant-eligible. 

• Fluency in both English and Spanish, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both languages. 

• Strong cultural competence and understanding of the diversity within Spanish-speaking communities. 

• Experience in translation and interpretation, either through academic coursework, volunteer work, or previous professional experience. 

• Familiarity with Girl Scouts or similar youth-focused organizations is preferred but not required, 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. 

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality translations. 

• Sensitivity to cultural nuances and the ability to adapt communications accordingly. 

• Passion for community engagement and making a positive impact in the lives of girls and families. 

Benefits: 

• $10/hour, working up to 15 hours/week. Earn up to $1,500 per semester. 

• Gain hands-on experience in translation; cultural adaptation, and community outreach. 

• Work closely with a supportive team dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

• Expand your network and establish professional connections within the nonprofit sector. 

• Develop valuable skills in communication, project management, and intercultural competency. • Contribute to creating inclusive and empowering experiences for Spanish-speaking Girl Scouts. 

• Flexible scheduling options to accommodate academic requirements, if applicable. 

Additional Information & Requirements: 

• Remote work environment for written translation services. All written translation projects can be done remotely, including work time, communication, and meetings. 

• The location and travel requirements for any real-time translation service needs will be communicated in advance and are optional. 

• Interns will need access to a computer with word processing software. 

• Interns must provide an email address to communicate with the council on projects. 

•  A phone number where you can be reached by call or text is beneficial, but not required. 

Performs intermediate human support work Supports students with academics in classrooms and small group instruction in district programs. Assists in language assessments as needed. Facilitates homeschool communication by interpreting/translating information for families (e.g., referrals, special needs assessments, emergency information, student fees, parent conferences or parent meetings, truancy, registrations, after-school events) via meetings, phone calls, written communication, and home visits while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Assists students and their families with completion of required forms and provides other information as needed., and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Principal. 

Qualification Requirements 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Functions 

• Supports students with academics in classrooms and small group instruction in district programs. Assists in language assessments as needed. 

• Facilitates home-school communication by interpreting/translating information for families (e.g., referrals, special needs assessments, emergency information, student fees, parent conferences or parent meetings, truancy, registrations, after-school events) via meetings, phone calls, written communication, and home visits while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Assists with completion of required forms and other information as needed. Keeps appropriate records of these communications. 

• Maintains order with students in cafeteria, on playground, and in hallways. 

• Provides clerical support (e.g., filing, copying, laminating, creating charts, etc.). 

• Communicates and collaborates with classroom teachers.  

• Assumes other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Skilled fluency in English and Hmong or Spanish, both orally and in written communication. 

• Ability to prioritize well and complete tasks on time as required.   

• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality. 

Education and Experienc

Associates degree or completion of at least two (2) years post secondary study (at least 48 credits). 

Performs intermediate human support work Supports students with academics in classrooms and small group instruction in district programs. Assists in language assessments as needed. Facilitates home school communication by interpreting/translating information for families (e.g., referrals, special needs assessments, emergency information, student fees, parent conferences or parent meetings, truancy, registrations, after-school events) via meetings, phone calls, written communication, and home visits while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Assists students and their families with completion of required forms and provides other information as needed., and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the principal. 

Qualification Requirements 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Functions 

• Supports students with academics in classrooms and small group instruction in district programs. Assists in language assessments as needed. 

• Facilitates home-school communication by interpreting/translating information for families (e.g., referrals, special needs assessments, emergency information, student fees, parent conferences or parent meetings, truancy, registrations, after-school events) via meetings, phone calls, written communication, and home visits while maintaining appropriate confidentiality. Assists with completion of required forms and other information as needed. Keeps appropriate records of these communications. 

• Maintains order with students in cafeteria, on playground, and in hallways. 

• Provides clerical support (e.g., filing, copying, laminating, creating charts, etc.). 

• Communicates and collaborates with classroom teachers.   

• Assumes other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Skilled fluency in English and Hmong or Spanish, both orally and in written communication. 

• Ability to prioritize well and complete tasks on time as required.   

• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality. 

Education and Experience 

Associates degree or completion of at least two (2) years post secondary study (at least 48 credits). 

Selected applicants will visit Japan and gain English teaching experience in a program sponsored by the local Japan public school system in Fukuoka Prefecture. Funding by the city of Munakata, Fukuoka will cover the expenses in Japan for the selected participants.

Program Contents:

TEFL Training Workshops

Teaching Experience

Camp Counselor Experience

TEFL Certificate (optional)

Japanese Language Program (optional)

Teaching Practicum:

During the program the team will conduct a series of English day camps at Global Arena for 4th grade public school students. The camps consist of small group language and recreation activities. Our team will also do similar English classes in the public schools for various grades. All sessions are run as a team, dividing students into small groups, with support supervisors helping to facilitate each class. This is a fun, low-stress teaching-experience environment.

TEFL Training: The teacher training aspect of the program touches on a wide-variety of English as a Second Language teaching skills and focuses strongly on current developments in English Education in the Japan school system. Participants in this program will be well positioned to apply for teaching positions in Japan including the Japan English Teaching (JET) Program.

Housing & Meals: Weekday housing will be at the Global Arena camp facility. The facility is modern, but bedrooms are shared rooms with several bunk-style beds in each room. Bedrooms will be divided by gender. On Weekends, the team will travel to Nagasaki and stay in the GHJ

Dormit01y/Clubhouse, Weekends are off and team members are free to travel at their own expense. All meals are provided at Global Arena and a meal-stipend will be distributed for weekends.

Japanese Language Tutors: Participant interested in learning/improving Japanese language skills will be assigned Conversation Partners. 90-minutes sessions: 45 min. Japanese practice/45 min. English practice. All tutors are volunteers, so this is also a great way to make friends in Japan.