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Familiarity with Bible translation technology or related nonprofit, language, or publishing ... Fully remote, global working environment. * Part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week.

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote bible translator in the United States is $25.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote Bible translator?

Remote Bible Translators are language specialists who work from various locations, often online, to translate the Bible into different languages. They collaborate with teams, local communities, and organizations to ensure accurate and culturally relevant translations. These translators typically use digital tools and resources to communicate, research, and manage translation projects. Their work is essential for making religious texts accessible to people in their native languages, especially in regions where in-person translation work may be challenging.

What are common challenges faced by remote Bible translators and how can they be addressed?

Remote Bible translators often encounter challenges such as maintaining clear communication with local language consultants, managing time across different time zones, and ensuring cultural accuracy in translations. These obstacles can be addressed by using reliable collaboration tools, scheduling regular virtual check-ins, and engaging with local speakers or cultural advisors. Additionally, setting up structured workflows and leveraging translation software can help streamline the process and ensure consistency throughout the project.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a remote Bible translator?

To thrive as a Remote Bible Translator, you need advanced proficiency in source and target languages, a deep understanding of biblical texts, and typically a degree in linguistics, theology, or a related field. Familiarity with translation software such as Paratext and CAT tools, as well as experience with digital collaboration platforms, is common. Strong soft skills include cultural sensitivity, attention to detail, and excellent communication for remote teamwork and accurate contextual translation. These skills ensure faithful, clear, and culturally relevant translations that support global access to biblical texts.
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Infographic showing various Remote Bible Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 60% Full Time, 36% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $53,349 per year, or $25.6 per hour.

Major Donor Engagement Officer - unfoldingWord

Christian Career

Orlando, FL • Remote

$90K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Major Donor Engagement Officer - unfoldingWord

Remote | Full-time, contract to hire

unfoldingWord seeks a strategic, relationship-driven Major Donor Engagement Officer to cultivate, solicit, and steward transformative gifts ($10,000 to seven figures) from high-capacity individuals, businesses, churches, and foundations. Reporting to the CDO, this role advances our vision of a church in every people group and the Bible in every language. This is a ministry role requiring both fundraising excellence and personal faith in Jesus Christ.

Character

  • Mission-Driven- Personal faith in Jesus Christ and alignment with unfoldingWord’s Statement of Faith and Core Values; able to speak authentically about Bible translation with high-capacity donors.
  • Relationship-Oriented- Builds trust, listens actively, and cultivates long-term donor partnerships grounded in shared Kingdom purpose.
  • High Integrity- Exercises ethics, discretion, and confidentiality with sensitive donor information.
  • Strategic Thinker- Balances big-picture vision with attention to detail in portfolio management.
  • Resilient & Self-Motivated- Works independently with high energy through the long arc of major gift cultivation.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute major gift strategies to meet annual and campaign fundraising goals.
  • Manage a portfolio of 75–150 donors and prospects; conduct research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship through face-to-face meetings, proposals, and presentations.
  • Build and maintain relationships with high-capacity donors, business owners, family foundations, and church leaders.
  • Collaborate with the CDO and program leaders to identify funding opportunities and build compelling cases for support.
  • Lead moves management using Virtuous CRM, ensuring donor interactions and touchpoints are documented promptly and strategies are adjusted as needed.

Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, communications, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of major gift fundraising in nonprofit, ministry, or higher education; proven track record closing gifts of $10,000+.
  • Familiarity with CRM and prospect research tools (Virtuous, DonorSearch, WealthEngine, LexisNexis).
    Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Preferred: CFRE certification (or in progress), experience with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and knowledge of planned giving vehicles.

Skills

  • Exceptional verbal and written communication; credible with major donors and organizational leadership.
  • Collaborative across development, marketing, and communications teams with a track record of providing good stewardship portfolios.