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Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Arts & Ethnomusicology Specialist Arts & Ethnomusicology Arts and Ethnomusicology Specialists work alongside language communities to encourage them to use their own languages and art forms to give glory to God in culturally appropriate ways. This includes the use of painting and sculpture, dance and drama, stories and songs, as well as local musical instruments and musical styles. They often work with Scripture Engagement Specialists to incorporate translated Scripture in ethnic art forms so that the people can worship God in their heart language. Responsibilities: Research ethnic art and music of a language community to encourage local believers to value their own ethnic art forms. Help the community learn how to incorporate Scripture into their artistic traditions. Qualifications: Qualification in music or arts, or relevant experience. Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. Other training may be required by individual projects. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Bible Translation Specialist Bible Translation Language and culture are foundational to the identity, beliefs and values of a people group and how they transfer those beliefs and values to future generations. That’s why Bible translation is so important. As a Bible translator, you’ll work with a team of mother-tongue speakers and other linguists to translate Scripture, ensuring that it is accurate, clear and speak to the heart of a people group. Responsibilities: Contribute to the Bible translation process for a minority language or cluster of languages — from initial exegesis to draft, testing, and publication. Provide textual exegesis using commentaries and other resources to evaluate drafts of a translation. Provide linguistic analysis to the translation process, including developing or revising an orthography as needed. Organise and lead a translation project team, including maintaining relations with appropriate stakeholders in local churches, in the community, and with other partner organisations. Teach, train and coach local community members in translation principles and procedures. Facilitate community testing of translated passages to evaluate comprehension and ensure that they communicate the intended meaning as fully and as clearly as possible. Develop the capacity of the translation project team members and local institutions to continue translation and assume responsibility for the future of their translation project. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. Training: You will be expected to complete linguistics, cross-cultural and Bible training to be ready for a field assignment. Additional training will also take place while on the field. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Media and Communications Staff Media & Communications Do you have a background in communications and a heart for missions? Then join us as a Media and Comms specialist! Use your creativity and passion to effectively communicate the Wycliffe story, compelling others to join us by praying, giving, and going. Responsibilities: Research and identify needs and outlets for communications materials and events which help fulfil the goals of the entity. Encourage and facilitate the capturing, preparing, and distributing of stories (related photos and video footage) that reflect the work we do at Wycliffe. Manage and edit reports, brochures, stories, fact sheets, etc. which meet these goals. Generate and manage content for the website. Build a collection of slides and prints, graphic arts resources, etc. to help ensure quality communications materials. Oversee and enforce publicity guidelines on communications materials. Advise entity members about prayer letters and audio-visuals, in consultation with the Personnel Coordinator. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous multicultural experience is helpful. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Scripture Engagement Specialist Scripture Engagement The ultimate aim of any language project is to see lives changed as the people apply the Scriptures to their own lives and the life of the Church. Scripture Engagement Specialists work alongside churches and translation teams to help people see the relevance of God’s Word to everyday life. The work of Scripture engagement is extremely varied, ranging from developing Bible study or Sunday School materials to producing audio or videos resources. They may work with Arts & Ethnomusicology Specialists to help church communities worship God in culturally appropriate ways. Responsibilities: Work with churches and translation teams to develop Scripture Use programmes and materials for the local community. Help the community learn how to incorporate and apply Scripture to their everyday lives. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience. Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. Other training may be required by individual projects. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Sign Language Specialist Sign Languages There are 70 million sign language users who do not use a spoken language but a signed one. Although there are an estimated 400 sign languages in the world, only American Sign Language has a complete Bible. Deaf Bibles are in video formats. For most Deaf people, sign language is the first language they learnt and is their heart language. Many Deaf find it difficult to read as letters correspond to sounds that they have never heard. The grammars of sign languages are also very different from those of spoken languages. As a Sign Language Specialist, you will work with a team of Deaf signers and others to translate Scripture in sign language, ensuring that it is accurate and clear, and speaks to the heart of a specific Deaf group. Responsibilities: Work as part of a translation team to apply translation principles and procedures. Provide textual exegesis for sign language drafters. Facilitate community testing of translated passages to evaluate comprehension. Maintain relations with stakeholders such as local churches, the Deaf community, and other partner organisations. Develop the capacity of the translation project team members and local institutions to assume responsibility for the translation project in future. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. Other training may be required by individual projects. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Personnel Administrator Management A Personnel Administrator helps to place people in the roles that best fit their skillsets, and providing member care and administrative support wherever the member is – in the home country, on the field, or in transition. Other roles in personnel involve guiding members in work-related matters, and reviewing personnel policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Manage personnel matters such as recruitment, termination, benefits, training, etc. Maintain personnel records and personnel policies. Work cooperatively with others to meet the organisation’s goals. Qualifications: Qualification in a relevant area, or relevant experience. Some cross-cultural experience is beneficial. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Member Care & Counselor Counselling Member care professionals are concerned for the well-being of members, especially if they serve in difficult or isolated places overseas. They strive to come alongside members and show care for members holistically – emotionally, relationally, intellectually, spiritually and physically. This care for members is both preventive as well as in response to crisis. The aim is to help members thrive as God’s children and be effective where He has called them. Responsibilities: Identify member care needs and coordinate resources to respond to these needs. Help members develop self-care strategies to building personal resilience. Develop entity resources to respond to needs of all members (families, singles, new members, transitioning members, aging members). Facilitate dialogue and resolution of conflicts. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in counselling or psychology. Trained in the use of cross-cultural stress evaluation tools, stress management strategies, conflict resolution, etc. (or willing to learn). Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. Other training may be required by individual projects. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Storying Specialist Storying Throughout history, people have used stories to tell about events, teach and communicate. Bible storying involves crafting stories that are true to the original Bible text but designed to be told orally in a natural, engaging way that is easily reproducible. People filling this role will work in a storying project among one or more people groups and will receive coaching and guidance. Responsibilities: Identify features of natural stories in the people group's language. Research the worldview of the people group. Participate in checking the crafted stories. Train, mentor and coach others in the storying project. Requirements: Basic education in orality and storying (will receive training) Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. Other training may be required by individual projects. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back Community Development Specialist Community Development Community development projects are tangible ways to demonstrate love and build relationships with a language community and local officials. A Community Development Specialist identifies and finds ways to meet the felt needs in the community. These will pave the way for language development and Bible translation projects to start. Responsibilities: Relate to community members, leaders and local officials to understand the felt needs and possible community development projects. Facilitate or lead workshops and training courses to meet the local community’s interests and/or needs. Work alongside the Bible translation team to integrate community development and language work where appropriate. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or other qualification in a relevant field. Experience in community development and adult learning/training is beneficial. Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. Other training may be required by individual projects. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us

Join us in Transforming Lives with God's Word < Back School Teacher Education Are you passionate about children and youth, and interested in cross-cultural communication? Then consider an overseas service posting in teaching missionary kids! You can minister to students and their parents in a multicultural educational setting. Responsibilities: Appropriately plan for and carry out instruction using the curriculum and/or textbook guides provided and a variety of materials and media. Prepare, administer and correct assessments, and maintain records and grades in accordance with school standards and procedures. Discuss student’s academic and behavioural performance with parents, recommending action when necessary. Qualifications: Valid teaching credential or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree may be required for some international locations. Minimum 1-year teaching experience. Ability to communicate effectively to a class comprising children from a variety of nationalities, sensitive to illustrations and figures of speech that are culturally bound. Previous cross-cultural experience is beneficial. No record of child abuse or harassment, as defined by SIL policy. Training: International Children’s Education orientation or equivalent as determined by the Third Culture Kids Care & Education Coordinator. Intercultural Communication Course may be required. Volunteers will be given an individualised training and orientation programme. If you are interested in this role, please drop us a message by clicking 'Find My Fit'. Indicate in the comments section the role and we'll be glad to start a conversation! Contact Us