Translation Specialist for Christian Ministry

About the position

The Translation Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the mission of Living on the Edge, which is to equip followers of Jesus to become disciple-makers. This position involves managing the translation and design processes for various discipleship resources, ensuring quality and timely delivery to support pastors and church leaders globally. The role requires a detail-oriented individual who can collaborate effectively with contractors and internal teams to produce high-quality translated materials.

Responsibilities

• Find, recruit, and manage contractor translators and proofreaders in collaboration with Regional Directors.
• Develop and manage a translation process to create print-ready resources in various languages.
• Ensure quality control and quality assurance processes for translated materials.
• Find, recruit, and manage contractor designers to integrate translated content into existing designs.
• Deliver files to Regional Directors in a timely manner and provide support until resources are produced.
• Negotiate and process compensation for translation contractors with the Finance department.
• Catalog all translated resources digitally and ensure they are accessible to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not essential.
• Prior experience in translation is required.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality control.
• Ability to navigate multiple cultures and work styles effectively.
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft Office applications.
• Solid writing ability for internal communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience in a Christian ministry setting is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of inDesign is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with Asana project management software or similar applications is highly desired.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance