Intern in the Director General's Cabinet - Translation and Terminology
New Closes 30 Nov 2026 CET (UTC+1)
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Paris, FR
Location
ESA Headquarters, Paris, France
The Language Services and Minute-Writing Division is in charge of translating and editing official documents, correspondence and miscellaneous texts relating to the Agency’s work with a particular emphasis on scientific, technical, legal, financial and administrative subjects, as well as of drafting minutes of the meetings of ESA’s different bodies.
The main languages from and into which texts are translated are English, French and German.
The Division maintains a trilingual terminology database with over 30,000 terms and uses computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools and neural machine translation to support the translation process.
It consists of 24 team members and comprises the following three sections: The English Translation, Editing and Support Section, the French Translation Section and the German Translation Section.
Candidates interested are encouraged to visit the ESA website: http://www.esa.int
As an intern, you will support the work of the Language Services by carrying out the following tasks:
In performing these tasks, you will make use of the tools and resources available to the team.
Result Orientation
Operational Efficiency
Fostering Cooperation
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Forward Thinking
For more information, please refer to ESA Core Behavioural Competencies guidebook
You must be a university student, preferably in your final or second-to-last year of university course at Master's level. In addition, you must be able to prove that you will be enrolled at your university for the entire duration of the internship.
The working languages of the Agency are English and French. Due to the nature of this position, native proficiency in French and a thorough knowledge of English and German are required. Knowledge of another ESA Member State language is an asset.
During the interview, your motivation for applying to this role will be explored.
Experience in translation work and knowledge of CAT tools and other language technologies is a pre-requisite.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness
ESA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious beliefs, age, disability or other characteristics.
At the Agency we value diversity, and we welcome people with disabilities. Whenever possible, we seek to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing the necessary support at the workplace. The Human Resources Department can also provide assistance during the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us via email at ESA.Student.Internships@esa.int.
Important Information and Disclaimer
During the recruitment process, the Agency may request applicants to undergo selection tests.
The information published on ESA’s careers website regarding internship conditions is correct at the time of publication. It is not intended to be exhaustive and may not address all questions you would have.
Nationality
Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Applicants from Canada as a Cooperating State can apply as well as those from Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta as European Cooperating States (ECS).
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