IDB. Translation and Document Service Support Internship

Inter-American Development Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB Group) offers a paid 2027 Winter Internship for undergraduate students. Based in Washington, DC or in country offices, interns gain on-the-job experience in translation and language support within a collaborative, inclusive environment.

As an intern consultant, you will work full-time from January 16 to March 15, 2027, using CAT tools, building translation memories, and contributing to terminology projects while receiving mentorship and hands-on practice

Qualifications

• Active undergraduate student in Literature, Language Studies, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Translation or related discipline.
• Graduation date after internship period.
• Fluency in English with knowledge of Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
• Experience with translation tools and terminology management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Use computer assisted translation tools to create translation memories.
• Align official documents using alignment software.
• Conduct terminology research related to Bank documents.
• Develop in-house glossaries and style manuals.
• Perform quality control to verify document accuracy.
• Produce draft translations into the candidate’s mother tongue for revision.
• Assist in implementing language technology and analytics tools.

Skills

Continuous learning

Collaboration

Client focus

Communication

Innovation

Education

Undergraduate in Literature/Language Studies/Linguistics/Translation

Tools

CAT tools

Job description

IDB. Translation and Document Service Support Internship Job Description IDB. Translation and Document Service Support Internship City: Washington DC Company: IDB Posting End Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM EST

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The IDB Group is looking for an active undergraduate student to be hired as an intern under the Consultant modality.

The 2027 Winter Internship Program is a competitive paid opportunity, based in Headquarters or Country Offices, for university students from member countries to learn about development work and corporate management of the Bank, and to acquire work experience at the professional level through on-the-job learning.

What you’ll do

• Use specialized computer assisted translation tools to create dedicated translation memory databases that can be used to efficiently translate recurring text in IDB Group documents.
• Align official documents using alignment software.
• Conduct research and compile terminology related to official Bank documents.
• Contribute to the development of in house glossaries and style manuals.
• Conduct quality control reviews to verify the accuracy and completeness of documents.
• Produce draft translations of IDB Group documents from any of the Bank’s official languages into the candidate’s mother tongue for revision and feedback by in house revisers.
• Assist in the implementation of language technology and analytics tools.

What you'll need

• Education: An active undergraduate student in Literature, Language Studies, Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, Translation or a related discipline from an accredited university. The graduation date should be after the internship period.
• Languages: Fluency in English with a native or working knowledge of one other Bank language (Spanish, French, or Portuguese).
• KeySkills:Learn continuously,collaborateand share knowledge, focus on clients,communicateand influence,innovate and try new things.
• Soft Skills: Results-driven, team-oriented, inclusive, collaborative, innovative, and client-oriented, with strong self-motivation, eagerness to learn, and excellent time management and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Technical skills: Experience in using computer-assisted translation tools and terminology management software is desirable.

Requirements

• Citizenship: Be a national of an IDB member country.
• Active student: Enrolled in an undergraduate (bachelor’s) program as of the starting date of the internship program. The graduation date should be after the Internship period.
• Consanguinity: Not have family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB or IDB Invest.

• First job at the IDB Group: Be a first-time participant in an Internship Program held by the Bank or Inter-American Investment Corporation (“Corporation” also known as “IDB Invest”). In addition, you have not been a former staff member, Complementary Workforce (“CW”), contractor for the Bank or the Corporation, or have previously provided services to the Bank or the Corporation through a contractor or under any other contractual modality.
• You must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) from January 16th to March 15th, 2027. These dates are fixed and cannot be modified. Interns must complete their assignments within this period.
  • If you are an international student in the U.S.A., your work authorization is through CPT or OPT. Consult your school advisor before applying. You must be able to work 40 hours per week, many international students are limited to working part-time, depending on their academic standing.

Type of contract and duration

• Type of contract: Intern Consultant
• Length of contract: Two (2) months
• Dates of the contract: January16thtoMarch15th, 2027
• Location: Washington, D.C. – United States of America

Internship dates may be adjusted slightly to accommodate holidays.

Our culture

At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at [e-mail] .

About the IDB Group

The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.

About IDB

We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.

About IDB Invest

IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, is a multilateral development bank committed to promoting the economic development of its member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean through the private sector. IDB Invest finances sustainable companies and projects to achieve financial results and maximize economic, social, and environmental development in the region. With a portfolio of $14.1 billion in asset management and 325 clients in 25 countries, IDB Invest provides innovative financial solutions and advisory services that meet the needs of its clients in a variety of industries.

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