Language Technology Communications Coordinator
ORGANIZATION: JAARS
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We are looking for someone to coordinate internal and external communications for the Language Technology Development department. They would also support software product web sites and help with user communications.
We are a faith-based, nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide as they build capacity for sustainable language development.
If you believe, as we do, that all languages are of value, form an integral part of peoples’ identity, and have the potential to serve them in a rapidly changing world, then you can be part of a team serving minority language communities worldwide.
- For a full-time volunteer or a staff person who raises support
- Must be a US citizen or green card holder to apply
Brief Description
Coordinate internal and external communications for the Language Technology Development department. Support software product web sites and help with user communications.
Responsibilities
- Develop and support software product web sites, particularly those using the Language Technology Domain Product Sites system
- Work with maintainers of other SIL web sites to keep Language Technology information on those sites current and relevant
- Coordinate and manage department response to general enquiries
- Assist in preparation of reports and promotional information for funders and the general public
- Participate as a member of the Language Technology Development team
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or a combination of education and experience
Skill set you must have
- Understanding of software distribution and technical support
- Very good people, communications, and writing skills
- Experience with HTML and XML
Skill Sets That Would Be Useful
- Web site design skills
- Research skills
- Comfortable with technology in general
- Experience with content management systems
More opportunities with JAARS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About JAARS
Location:
7405 Jaars Rd, PO Box 248, WAXHAW, NC 28173, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. Our Mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally-appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, and training.
Description
JAARS is a multidisciplinary team of problem-solvers committed to the belief--and the vision--that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.
We are a community of full-time missionaries, dedicated volunteers, and a few employees who work together to accomplish the Great Commission goal of providing Scripture to every people group on earth in a language and form they clearly understand. We do that by supporting Bible translation and language development partners globally, and by working with prayer and financial partners in the United States to help make a range of unique on-the-field solutions possible.
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WHERE
7405 JAARS RoadWaxhaw, NC 28173
DATE POSTED
August 13, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Critical Thinking
- IT Consulting
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- 40 hours a week