Install and configure software to accelerate language development in under-resourced communities. Assist workers with tool setup, basic training, and best practices for technical implementation.
We are seeking full-time and volunteer professional Language Technology Specialists. If you're tech-savvy and have a basic understanding of language tools, this position will allow you to assist in implementation, troubleshooting, and user support. No formal linguistics training required.
SIL Global is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving translation teams worldwide. If you believe, as we do, that all languages are of value, form an integral part of people's identity, and have the potential to serve them in a rapidly changing world, then you can be part of a software team serving translation teams worldwide.
A Language Technology Specialist is responsible for installing and configuring software to facilitate language and translation work. They are knowledgeable in the tools to accelerate language-based development in under-resourced language communities, and assist language workers in applying the right technologies for their tasks.
Language Technology Specialists should have basic training or experience in the installation and use of language technology tools. A bachelor's degree in computer science, communications, or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning.
Will complete the initial IT Software Department training program and relevant portions of IT Orientation. The consultant will attend an annual Language Technology Consultant training course. Ongoing mentorship from an existing Language Technology Consultant.