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Teacher

Dallas, TX · On-site

Advancing the gospel through supporting Bible translation and church planting ministries Skills: * Ability to teach a wide age range of children and a variety of curricula * Tolerance and creativity ...

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Church Planter

Dallas, TX · On-site

Most of our teammates raise support on behalf of Pioneer Bible Translators for their ministry roles. Support raising is not about money - it's about prayerfully inviting people everywhere to ...

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Trekker

Dallas, TX · On-site

Most of our teammates raise support on behalf of Pioneer Bible Translators for their ministry roles. Support raising is not about money - it's about prayerfully inviting people everywhere to ...

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IT Specialist

Dallas, TX · On-site

Most of our teammates raise support on behalf of Pioneer Bible Translators for their ministry roles. Support raising is not about money - it's about prayerfully inviting people everywhere to ...

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Counselor

Dallas, TX · On-site

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Missionary Care

Dallas, TX · On-site

$13 - $16.50/hr

Most of our teammates raise support on behalf of Pioneer Bible Translators for their ministry roles. Support raising is not about money - it's about prayerfully inviting people everywhere to ...

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Librarian

Dallas, TX · On-site

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Missionary Care

Dallas, TX · On-site

$14.25 - $18/hr

Most of our teammates raise support on behalf of Pioneer Bible Translators for their ministry roles. Support raising is not about money - it's about prayerfully inviting people everywhere to ...

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How much do bible translator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for bible translator in the United States is $57,200.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $57,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Bible translator?

A Bible Translator is responsible for translating the Bible from its original languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek) into another language while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and readability. This role requires deep knowledge of biblical texts, linguistics, and cultural contexts to ensure faithful translation. Bible Translators often work with scholars, native speakers, and translation teams to produce versions that are both linguistically and theologically sound. Their work helps make the Bible accessible to people in their native languages, sometimes for the first time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Bible translator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Bible Translator, you need fluency in both the source and target languages, a deep understanding of biblical texts, and a background in linguistics or theology—ideally demonstrated by a relevant degree. Familiarity with translation software, corpus management tools, and sometimes certification from recognized translation or missionary organizations is important. Cultural sensitivity, attention to detail, and strong collaboration skills are essential soft skills for this position. These qualifications ensure accurate, culturally appropriate translations and contribute to meaningful, effective communication of biblical texts.

What are some common challenges faced by Bible translators in their daily work?

Bible Translators often contend with complex linguistic and cultural issues, such as finding equivalent expressions for ancient concepts or idioms in modern languages. They may also face challenges related to limited written resources in the target language, requiring creative collaboration with local speakers and linguists. Additionally, translators often work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including exegetical consultants and cultural advisors, to ensure accuracy and relevance of the translation. Managing project timelines and maintaining consistency across large biblical texts are also significant parts of the role. Overcoming these challenges is essential for producing translations that are both faithful to the original text and understandable to the target audience.

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Infographic showing various Bible Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 14% Internship, 57% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $57,200 per year, or $27.5 per hour.

Donor Engagement Specialist

Pioneer Bible Translators

Dallas, TX • On-site

$34K - $39K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Donor Engagement Specialists focus on raising the financial resources needed to fulfill our mission. This is accomplished by developing and maintaining relationships with individuals and churches.
Passions:
  • Connecting with people
  • To see God's word changing people's hearts in their heart language
  • Making people feel loved and appreciated

Skills:
  • Strong public speaking and communication skills
  • Strong computer skills
  • Comfortable asking people to give money
  • Networking

The Development Team encourages individuals and churches to partner financially with Pioneer Bible Translators, providing the resources needed to fulfill our mission of seeing a network of churches using Scripture to grow, mature and multiply in every language group on earth. The Development Team does a variety of things like speaking in front of groups and holding face-to-face meetings to raise funds, providing ongoing communication and encouragement to donors, organizing vision trips to the field, matching donor interests to specific needs, and organizing special fundraising events.
Most of our teammates raise support on behalf of Pioneer Bible Translators for their ministry roles. Support raising is not about money - it's about prayerfully inviting people everywhere to participate in what God is doing to fulfill His mission.
We provide training to help you:
  • Gain confidence in communicating the Biblical foundation for living on support, asking others to invest, and understanding " The God Ask ."
  • Learn best practices and gain confidence in sharing your presentation.
  • Rehearse with your peers and make real calls for appointments.
  • Experience the value of meeting face to face with people and asking for support.
  • Discover how to cultivate lasting relationships with your supporters.

We will work with you to develop a budget based on your ministry role, where you're going, and your family's personal needs. Our goal is for you to be adequately funded to maximize the fruitfulness of your ministry and your family.

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