Project Assistant

Pyxera Global, a nonprofit based in Washington, DC, will be implementing an international corporate volunteer program in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The program is scheduled to take place from October 5th - October 30th , 2026 and Pyxera Global is seeking a junior project assistant currently residing in Buenos Aires to provide interpretation/program support services for the team of corporate volunteers staying in Buenos Aires.
The selected Project Assistant(s) main responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
ROLES OF THE PROJECT ASSISTANT
Available to the corporate volunteers while they are in Buenos Aires during regular working hours (i.e. 8 hours per day), Monday-Friday.Provide sequential interpretation or written translation (both ways; ENG- SPANISH -ENG).Conduct research of documents to help the team find key information that meet the goals of the project.Participate in meetings and interviews with project stakeholders who do not speak English to provide sequential translation, as needed.Support the team in preparing final PowerPoint presentations and other supporting deliverables in English or Spanish, as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work with cross-cultural teamsExperience with translating documents and providing sequential interpretationStrong organizational, facilitation, and communication skillsReliability and time-flexibilityDegree in Interpretation/Translation Studies
TO APPLYTo apply, please send the following documents to [email protected] by September 1:Resume in EnglishCover letter in EnglishA writing sample on a relevant social issue currently affecting Argentina
The email title should state, “Project Assistant, Buenos Aires, Argentina”.
APPLICATION PROCESSShort-listed applicants will be interviewed via Microsoft Teams or in-person in Buenos Aires. Compensation will be a fixed price contract of USD 700 for up to 4 weeks.