Associate Translation Consultant – Old Testament Specialist

Bible League International

Associate Translation Consultant assisting Bible League International in executing Bible translation projects. Responsible for quality control, project organization, and training translation teams.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeHurst • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $55,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Vice President of Bible Translation in all areas related to successful implementation and completion of translation projects.
Perform exegetical checking of back translations from BLI projects.
Participate in the exegetical checking procedures with translators.
Assist in the planning and organization of translation projects.
Assist in recruiting and training new project teams.
Assist in field-testing new translations.
Assist in the development and revision of resources for translators.
Write articles on translation related subjects for publication (academic or otherwise).
Travel as necessary to fulfill the above responsibilities. International travel required between 10%-15% of the year.
Domestic travel is anticipated.
Review the content of Scripture-based materials and participate in the creation of these materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a Christian, having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Must also agree with our statement of faith and conduct his/herself in a Christ-like manner.
Earned doctorate in biblical studies, or a Master’s degree in biblical studies with a doctorate in a discipline related to translation (such as linguistics).
5 to 10 years of translation experience preferred.
Competence in all three biblical languages required.
Preferred concentration in Old Testament (a specialization in Wisdom literature would be a plus).
Broad familiarity with ancient Near East history and cultures as well as Second Temple Judaism and the Greco-Roman world.
Competence in the methods of current biblical exegesis and interpretation.
Appreciate and understand the principles of functional equivalence/meaning-based translation with the ability to apply these principles.
Must be able to apply insights from linguistic and translation scholarship to ensure that a translation is properly contextualized for the chosen audience.
Cross-cultural experience is required.
Ministry experience is preferred.
Experience working in translation projects is preferred.
Possess a working knowledge of another modern language besides English (oral fluency preferred).
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members, including those from other theological and ecclesiastical traditions.
Possess conflict resolution skills applicable to cross-cultural situations.
Ability to write and communicate clearly and simply.
Ability to accept constructive feedback and reach consensus on disputed points.
Ability to organize projects and cooperate in the planning and development of translation projects.
Appreciation of Bible League International’s purpose of creating products to meet the needs of ministry partners and churches.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
Short and Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
401k plan
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

biblical languagestranslation experienceexegetical checkingfunctional equivalence translationlinguistic scholarshipbiblical exegesisOld Testament specializationWisdom literaturecross-cultural communicationmodern language proficiency

Soft Skills

independent workteam collaborationconflict resolutionclear communicationconstructive feedback acceptanceproject organizationplanning and developmentcultural appreciationtraining and recruitingwriting skills

Certifications

doctorate in biblical studiesMaster’s degree in biblical studies