About this role

- 8 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification in translation, linguistics, or a related field, to include:4 years of experience in translation, linguistics, or a related field, including supervising the work of others, preferably translation teams.
- Proven skills in public speaking, interpersonal communication, team leadership, coaching, time management, project management, problem solving, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to exemplify a compassionate leadership style.
- Native-level proficiency in spoken and written English and the candidate’s native language, along with working knowledge of one additional language, including its vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and syntax.
- Ability to gain working knowledge of additional languages, as needed.
- Capability to translate well in at least one language pair.
- Sound understanding of Church doctrine, policies, and ecclesiastical organization.
- Sound understanding of ancient and modern scripture.
- Solid knowledge of linguistic theory.
- Understanding of and ability to identify literary figures and devices.
- Broad knowledge of countries, history, culture, current events, customs, and values in the countries associated with the languages being translated.
- Ability to navigate through translation and business management tools, web interfaces, reading briefs, and instructions, including entering data and downloading and uploading files.
- Ability to provide basic technical support to translation and business management systems users.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency with operating systems and Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools preferred.
- Ability to travel internationally multiple times a year.