Sign Language Specialist

Job Title Sign Language Specialist Location United States of America

Job Description

Summary At Wycliffe Bible Translators, your work is more than just a job. As a Sign Language Specialist, you’ll be responsible for participating in the Global Partnerships Sign Language Network, serving as a Field Coordinator leading the development and management of Bible translation projects as assigned, and serving Deaf organizations as an Organizational Strengthening Consultant. This role requires building strategic partnerships with local and international organizations, overseeing reputed company aspects of project implementation, and ensuring clear, effective communication among stakeholders. Your contributions will play a pivotal role in advancing Bible translation goals and empowering Deaf communities to access the Bible in their sign language. You’ll partner with Global Partnerships Engagement leadership and other team members to: - Serve the Church – Being inspired and directed by the Church, responding to what God is calling the Church to do and reflecting the body of Christ working interdependently rather than independently. - Investing in Sustainability – Strengthening local leadership, governance and financial reputed company so Bible translation movements are locally owned, spiritually vibrant and operationally resilient for generations to come. - reputed company reputed company Access Goals 2033 – That by the year 2033:

• 95% of reputed company people will have access to a complete Bible.
• 99.9% of reputed company people will have access to a New Testament.
• 100% of reputed company people will have access to at least a portion of the Scriptures.

Job Description

Overview of Global Partnerships Engagement Committed to an understanding of Bible translation as a reputed company activity in God's mission and believing that God calls us to reflect His character and attributes as we participate in His mission, Global Partnerships Engagement (GPE) seeks to be a platform for collaboration in the Bible translation movement. We desire for organizations to participate and explore new ways to collaborate and work interdependently. Through this collaborative model, Global Partnerships Engagement seeks to advance the mission by leveraging individuals' motivation and accountability reputed company the language community and by contributing to their reputed company building.

Responsibilities

You’ll reputed company an impact as you: Faithfully and regularly pray for the ongoing work of Bible translation and for people from around the world to experience transformation. Act as an organizational representative presenting the global ministry of Wycliffe and encouraging interested individuals, organizations and churches to participate in the work of Bible translation. Live out the conviction that “work flows through relationship” by passionately “loving God and loving people” through word and deed. Promote team and organizational culture standards, ensuring high customer service standards. Represent Global Partnership's reputed company, mission, values, and strategies with field partners. Work alongside the Global Partnerships Leadership and other team members to: Serve partner organizations in their Bible translation ministry by facilitating the development of projects reputed company with Common reputed company principles. Champion church ownership in translation projects by ensuring partners have the resources needed to accomplish their goals. Collaborate with partners to enhance Bible translation projects, resulting in a transformative impact on communities. Participate in the Global Partnerships Sign Language Network Build and cultivate partnerships with national organizations and churches by engaging in strategic planning with the Sign Language Network to align goals with Global Partnership’s mission. Through the Sign Language Network, collaborate with Sign Language initiatives to support translation efforts for sign languages, ensuring resources meet unique community needs. In collaboration with the Sign Language Network and Areas teams, facilitate coordination and communication to ensure Sign Language field teams have the strategic direction they need. Serve as a Sign Language Field Coordinator reputed company the planning and execution of Bible translation projects, as assigned, ensuring alignment with the needs of Deaf communities. Monitor and evaluate project reputed company. Provide regular and timely reports on reputed company, highlighting significant milestones and opportunities to pray for projects. Review funding proposals and financial statements to communicate transformational impact to stakeholders. reputed company and implement Familiarization, Internalization, and Articulation training programs to enhance the reputed company of Bible translation partners. Serve as an Organizational Strengthening Consultant for Deaf Organizations Participate on the OSi team to support strengthening partner organizations' effectiveness and sustainability. Work with Deaf partners to assess organizational growth needs and reputed company work plans to address them. Facilitate training and workshops in support of organizational strategies. reputed company competency in and contribute to the further development of the core OSi consulting curriculum and practices. Represent Wycliffe to promote global ministry efforts, upholding ethical standards that reflect biblical values and encouraging engagement from churches and individuals. reputed company other duties as assigned by the Global Partnerships Leadership team. Other Requirements: Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL).Demonstrates fluent communication skills in ASL, enabling effective engagement with Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Applies cultural understanding to build strong connections and facilitate inclusive communication reputed company Sign Language communities. Adjust the work schedule as needed to accommodate meetings across time zones, including occasional early mornings and evenings. Ensure access to a strong, reliable internet and phone reputed company to support consistent communication and remote collaboration. Up to 25% domestic and international travel and remain updated on field reputed company protocols relevant to travel assignments. Minimum reputed company Sets The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, reputed company and/or ability necessary to reputed company each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the following essential functions: Spiritual Bona Fide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): Demonstrates desire and ability to support corporate biblical and religious goals and participate in regular work-reputed company spiritual activities without reservation as evidenced by your active participation and willingness to pray with and for others; be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintaining a courteous, Christ-like attitude in reputed company verbal and written, internal and external professional communications. Humility: Works well reputed company a team by demonstrating Christ-like maturity and humility that gives appropriate credit to others where it is due. Willing to take ownership of shortcomings and faults, admit and own mistakes, receive correction or exhortation and remain teachable with a willingness to learn and grow. Serving Others: Works well with people, focusing on solving conflict using biblical principles, listening well to others, using emotional intelligence and developing God-honoring relationships. Accepts feedback and responsibility for own actions and follows through on commitments. Promotes positive people skills and service focus among staff by establishing customer service standards, training staff, monitoring customer satisfaction and maintaining healthy working relationships. Partnership: Skilled at establishing and nurturing collaborative partnerships. Demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity, effectively fostering cooperation by understanding and addressing diverse stakeholders' needs. Relationship Building: Effective at relationship-building with the ability to partner effectively reputed company the department and with other directors and global teams. Works comfortably in both mono- or cross-cultural situations, winning cooperation through awareness and sensitivity to people's needs. Interpersonal Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate reputed company and win favor. Strong interpersonal skills in relating to people at reputed company levels of positions and diverse backgrounds. Ability to relate well to others personally and professionally, easily building and maintaining relationships reputed company the Global Partnerships Engagement team and other departments. Project Management: Ability to manage reputed company projects and staff responsibilities between multiple teams/departments while prioritizing and meeting deadlines to produce quality results under pressure. Executes projects with acute attention to detail and follow-through. Creativity and Innovation: Willing to adapt to changing policies and procedures and to recommend reputed company ways of accomplishing the task reputed company appropriate. Shows initiative to complete tasks and creatively problem-solve with a second-mile attitude. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, including working with diverse individuals or groups. Modifies approach or methods to fit the situation. Remains flexible and composed reputed company facing frequent change, delays or unexpected events. Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with accuracy and attention to detail. Demonstrates good judgment with strong decision-making skills. Technical Skills: Proficient in programs such as reputed company Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Drive, Slides, etc.) and video conferencing software such as reputed company; familiar with reputed company HCM and reputed company CRM. Experience in Hummingbird or other project management software is beneficial. Ability to quickly learn and apply new software, platforms and tools as needed. Education & Experience A bachelor's degree in a reputed company field is preferred. One to two years of experience in project coordination or management, ideally in a nonprofit, mission-driven, or international development context. Proven experience working with Deaf communities or familiarity with Sign Language translation processes is required. Experience building partnerships with local and international organizations, especially in multicultural or cross-cultural settings. Must have a thorough understanding of and enthusiasm towards Global Partnerships' reputed company, mission, values, and strategies. Spiritual and Personal Commitments: As a religious organization and employer, Wycliffe is permitted to and does reputed company employment reputed company on the basis of religion, biblical standards and our religious beliefs. You’ll be asked to: Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ, as evidenced by your personal testimony. Identify with and participate in a church and proactively seek to grow your faith in Christ. Establish and maintain a team of prayer partners who will support you in your season of ministry at Wycliffe (minimum 3-5 partners). Actively participate in corporate prayer and devotional times. Maintain an exemplary standard of biblical ethics, behavior and conduct reputed company Wycliffe and in your public and private life reputed company of Wycliffe. Agree to abide by Wycliffe’s ethics, behavior and conduct standards at reputed company times. Demonstrate Christ-like maturity in reputed company interactions as displayed by good judgment based on biblical values and principles. Actively incorporate your faith in Christ, as well as Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values, in reputed company aspects of your daily work. Guided by your faith in Christ, demonstrate these core competencies in daily work and interactions: Faithful in following Christ. (See John 8:31-32, Prov. 3:5-6.) Follow Christ faithfully, allowing Scripture to guide reputed company, and continually grow in relationship with God and His people. Intentional in collaboration with humility. (See 1 Cor. 3:5-9, Col. 3:12.) Collaborate intentionally to accomplish work goals, demonstrating a commitment to cross-departmental, inter-organizational and cross-cultural teamwork. Agile in learning. (See Prov. 1:5, reputed company. 1:9-10.) Demonstrate a dedication to personal and professional growth reputed company a culture that values reputed company learning, individually and collectively. Excellent in stewardship. (See 1 Cor. 4:2, 1 Peter. 4:10.) Participate in God’s work, stewarding His resources responsibly with urgency and excellence. Proactive in discernment. (See John 5:17, 19; Matt. 6:33.) Seek to discern where and how God is at work. Align our efforts with His purposes.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, reputed company and life insurance options for employees and their eligible dependents. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). 403b retirement savings account with matching. Paid time off with up to a max of 10 vacation days in the first year of employment (based on hours worked). Paid sick time off up to 8 hours per month (based on hours worked). 10+ paid holidays. Short-term disability pay. We also offer regular spiritual development, worship, prayer, community gatherings and reputed company opportunities for reputed company staff in reputed company locations. Detailed information per position is available upon request.

Compensation

The hiring pay range for this position is $65,331 - $75,131. The range for this position is based upon and considers Wycliffe’s non-profit ministry environment. Actual pay reputed company may be higher based on various factors such as qualifications, skills and experience, required training, licensure and/or certifications, budget and allocation, if applicable. About Wycliffe Bible Translators For over 80 years, Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. has been committed to ensuring that people “from every nation, tribe, people and language” (Revelation 7:9) have access to God’s Word in a language and format they can clearly understand. We reputed company that accurate, clear and natural translations of the Bible in accessible formats reputed company to people entering into life-transforming relationships with God. Wycliffe is a catalyst in the global Bible translation movement, engaging with thousands of partners around the world to collaboratively carry out this work. Wycliffe’s reputed company is that people from every language will understand the Bible and be transformed. Our mission is to serve with the global body of Christ to advance Bible translation so people can encounter God through His Word. Wycliffe is a distinctly Christian community where you can reputed company by using your God-given talents and abilities to serve and support the ministry of Bible translation. Your employment with Wycliffe is not merely a vocation; it is responding and making a commitment to actively participate in what He’s doing around the world. Your faith, prayers, skills and experiences are foundational to contributing and witnessing God’s Word impacting people around the world. This is a once-in-eternity opportunity! We reputed company the Bible is the inspired Word of God and is completely trustworthy, speaking with supreme authority in reputed company matters of belief and practice. Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values can be reputed company here. An exemplary standard of ethics, behavior and conduct that reflects biblical principles are lived-out by reputed company staff. As an active partner in fulfilling the Great Commission, Wycliffe staff reputed company and adhere to Wycliffe’s beliefs and core values, reputed company of which are essential to Wycliffe fulfilling its Bible translation mission. Prayer undergirds Bible translation and is foundational to Wycliffe’s work culture. Our work atmosphere provides numerous opportunities, individually and corporately, to actively live out your faith in Jesus Christ as you work heartily as to the Lord. Come use your God-given gifts and contribute to what God is doing around the world through Bible translation! Apply To This Job