5 Missionary Language Development jobs

Mark Twain once wrote, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter - it's the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning.” As a translation and Scripture engagement worker for the Roma people, help choose the right words and impact the Roma for eternity. Today, over 2000 people groups, 150 million people, still don’t have the Bible translated into their languages! Wycliffe USA believes the Word of God can transform lives when people hear it in their own language or form, and we urgently need you to join the team! Job Location: Central/Eastern Europe Every day is different! One day you might research linguistic and cultural data. Later you might help develop local initiatives for Scripture engagement. Another day you’ll help plan and make Scripture-based products, while mentoring and training local Roma people in translation. This job might be for you if… You are thrilled about learning Romani languages and cultures. You have a deep love for people, are tactful, respectful, and sensitive. You enjoy creatively involving groups of people in learning. You take the initiative and enjoy learning and investigating. You’re skilled in phonetic transcription, electronic recordings, phonological and morphosyntactic analysis. You’re comfortable using software to assist in analysis and translation. You’ve earned a Bachelor’s degree and have a good understanding of the Bible. Important Note In becoming a member of a faith-based organization, you will receive extensive training and resources in partnership development so that gifts given to the preference of your ministry account are provided for your salary, benefits, and ministry related expenses. Even though this job is located overseas, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws. REF ID: 32100a Jan

If you never heard, you could never know. And if you could never know, then you could never act. Help people to hear - and impact eternity! As a Vernacular Media Specialist, you would help reach illiterate speakers of language groups around the Americas with the Bible using innovative technology. Today, over 2,000 people groups, 150 million people, still don’t have the Bible translated into their languages! Wycliffe USA believes the Word of God can transform lives when people hear it in their own language, and we urgently need you to join the team! You would work closely with an experienced mentor, honing your skills in media development until you qualified as a consultant. Job Location: Anywhere (includes short-term travel throughout the Americas) Every day is different! One day you might develop and teach media-related workshops. Later you could consult on projects and needs, networking with other organizations. Another day you would coach and encourage teams you’ve trained in media production. This job might be for you if… You’re willing to learn Spanish. You are independent, innovative, and self-motivated, but also work well on a team. You have a passion for mentoring trainers and love to teach. You’re excited to travel around the Americas (2 months accumulative travel per year). Working cross-culturally speaks to your heart. You’re comfortable with the computer and social media and stay on top of trends. You have a basic mechanical aptitude. It’s a bonus if… You have previous training in electronic, communications, or music. You speak an intermediate level of Spanish. Important Note In becoming a member of a faith-based organization, you will receive extensive training and resources in partnership development so that gifts given to the preference of your ministry account are provided for your salary, benefits, and ministry related expenses. Even though this job could be located overseas, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws. REF ID 32470a Sarah

The world of information technology is in constant flux. But what if you could use your skills in that field to impact something that lasts forever? As a Software Engineer, you will provide critical support to the hundreds of language projects in Papua New Guinea, enabling Bible translation to move forward! Today, over 2000 people groups, 150 million people, still don’t have the Bible translated into their languages! Wycliffe USA believes the Word of God can transform lives when people hear it in their own language or form, and we urgently need you to join the team! Job Location:   Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea Every day is different! One day you might develop new applications, design database schema, and modify existing software. Later you could analyze and strategize next steps for software and hardware solutions. Another day you would train Papua New Guinean colleagues to use software and create technical documentation. This job might be for you if… You have at least 3 years of experience in software engineering. You enjoy serving others. You are organized, reliable under pressure, and flexible when faced with unexpected challenges. You are patient with the joys and challenges of cross-cultural life. You have high standards, are meticulous, and are decisive. You’ve mastered object-oriented software development, preferably in Windows and C# (Java acceptable). You’re proficient in writing SQL queries to obtain data for diagnostics and reporting. You’re experienced in relational database design, Windows settings and policies. Experience developing multi-tiered applications and preferably MVC applications. You are fluent in English. It’s a bonus if… You have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar field. You are familiar with Microsoft Access and VBA. For more information visit   http://pacificbible.blogspot.com/2015/03/png-communications-and-technical.html Important Note In becoming a member of a faith-based organization, you will receive extensive training and resources in partnership development so that gifts given to the preference of your ministry account are provided for your salary, benefits, and ministry related expenses. Even though this job is located overseas, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws. Ref ID: 31850 Wendy

Websites are windows by which people now gaze at the world. We need your help to open the blinds! As a Communications Intern, you will have the opportunity to transform an existing website into a more attractive and appealing resource for impacting Bible translation around Eurasia! Today, over 2,100 people groups, 114 million people, still don’t have the Bible translated into their languages! Wycliffe USA believes the Word of God can transform lives when people hear it in their own language, and we urgently need you to join the team! Job Location:  Anywhere Every day is different! One day you might analyze current social media trends and redesign the website. Later you could suggest new content or even create some yourself. This job might be for you if… You can serve for at least six months (more is fantastic!) and you can begin with a vision trip to Eurasia. You love figuring out what content is most effective (though you don’t necessarily have to create that content). You have training and/or experience in web design and management. You are passionate about making sure the people, languages and cultures of Eurasia are celebrated and their stories are told. It’s a bonus if… You can live in Europe with the other team members! Important Note In becoming a member of a faith-based organization, you will receive extensive training and resources in partnership development so that gifts given to the preference of your ministry account are provided for your salary, benefits, and ministry related expenses. Even though this job can be located overseas, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws. REF ID 32099a Jan

Pastor Todd Stocker once said, “Knowledge isn’t life changing. The application of knowledge is.” Today, over 1600 people groups, 114 million people, still don’t have the Bible translated into their languages! Wycliffe USA believes the Word of God can transform lives when people hear it in their own language, and we urgently need you to join the team! As a Scripture Engagement Consultant, you would work with people in West Africa to help them truly apply and engage with Scripture in their own languages, using a variety of innovative media, programs and resources. Job Location:  Burkina Faso or possibly Côte d'Ivoire Every day is different! One day you might train and mentor local colleagues in Scripture Use. Later you could provide leadership and advice to new programs. Another day you might develop new Scripture Use materials and check others. This job might be for you if… You are fluent in French and are willing to learn the local language. You have the ability to assess a situation and provide relevant suggestions within a short timeframe. You are trained and love to mentor people and teach groups. You are passionate about helping people learn to access Scripture. Handling and facilitating funding for projects doesn’t scare you. You have had coursework in Scripture engagement, missiology, language and society, basic linguistics and language learning, and anthropology. You have previous multicultural experience. Important Note In becoming a member of a faith-based organization, you will receive extensive training and resources in partnership development so that gifts given to the preference of your ministry account are provided for your salary, benefits, and ministry related expenses. Even though this job is located overseas, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States as per U.S. employment laws. Pos ID: 58677 REF ID: 31619 Paul