Explore Opportunities to Serve With Wycliffe Bible Translators

God is using the global Church to impact Bible translation, and we're honored to participate in what He's doing! You could use your skills, talents and experiences to join us in collaboratively carrying out this work.

Ready to do your part? Fill out this form to get started!

This form is not an official job application. Instead it helps us direct you to your next best step so you can discern what is right for you. It may take 15-30 minutes to complete this form depending on how you answer the questions.

Because you're interested in aviation and transportation, we'd like to connect you with our partner, JAARS, who will follow up with you directly. JAARS specializes in aviation, maritime and transportation services that support Bible translation projects around the world.

We have multiple language, translation and linguistic related roles available for a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You don't necessarily need a biblical degree or a linguistics background to start!

The following questions will help us know how to best direct you.

Explore Child Education and Children's Programs Related Interests

Without educational opportunities available for their children, many families serving overseas have to leave Bible translation work to provide for their children’s needs. Like you, we believe that providing quality education can help missionary kids and their families thrive.

Wycliffe is a distinctly Christian organization, and all our staff embrace and adhere to Wycliffe’s beliefs, vision, mission and core values, which are all essential to Wycliffe fulfilling its Bible translation mission.

Read our beliefs, vision, mission and core values statements.

Wycliffe has several different paths to get involved through serving:

• unpaid volunteer or intern
• traditionally paid staff person (such as hourly or salaried)
• non-traditionally paid member (see description below)

Most Wycliffe missionaries receive a non-traditional salary. It comes from the gifts given in preference for their ministry by a team of financial partners that includes friends, family, churches and other groups. We call this “partnership development,” and we provide training and resources as you build your financial and prayer partnership team.

Non-traditional salaries are needs-based, determined by factors of housing and personal expenses based on geographic location, dependents and their ages, retirement savings, ministry expenses and taxes. Although salaries vary significantly and it’s not possible to provide an exact number, a typical non-traditional salary for a missionary household is $42,600 to $80,982 annually. These salaries do not include things like health insurance, worker’s compensation or life insurance, which are additional partnership-raised funds.

We know that moving from a traditional salary to a faith-based partnership team can be stressful and overwhelming. But you’re not alone! We want to come alongside you in this journey and help equip and encourage you as you see God do amazing things.

To learn more, read the following resource, More Than a Salary.

Do you have skills and work experience in finance, management, technology, HR, marketing, customer service or linguistics? We can often find a short-term remote or U.S.-based opportunity that is a fit for you! These opportunities usually last between six months to two years.

Because partnership development and a non-traditional salary is not your typical path for compensation in the United States, watch this video to learn more.

We desire to live out our values as Christians as we actively serve in the global Bible translation movement.

The following five principles are areas that we expect every Wycliffe staff member to be growing in. 

1. Faithful in following Christ (John 14:30, John 8:31-32)

Follow Christ faithfully, allowing Scripture to guide decisions and growing in relationship with God and His people.

2. Intentional in collaboration (1 Corinthians 3:5-9, Romans 12)

Collaborate intentionally to accomplish work goals, demonstrating a commitment to cross-departmental and inter-organizational teamwork.

3. Agile in learning (Proverbs 1:5, 2 Timothy 2:15)

Demonstrate a dedication to personal and professional growth by actively using development resources and fostering a culture that values continuous learning, individually and collectively.

4. Growing in stewardship (1 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Peter 4:10)

Participate in God’s work, stewarding God’s resources responsibly and demonstrating trust that He will accomplish His goals.

5. Serving with humility (Colossians 3:12, Ephesians 4:2)

Care for people, growing in relational maturity, exhibiting steadfastness, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering positive cross-cultural relationships.