Communication Specialist & Writer

About the Organization

The Innovation Lab exists within the ETEN alliance to accelerate Bible translation by taking strategic risks, testing untested approaches, and advancing exploratory initiatives. Its vision is to support ETEN and the Bible translation community in making God’s Word accessible to all people, focusing on languages and communities most at risk of missing the All Access Goals by 2033. The Lab analyzes progress data, tests emerging approaches, and helps scale effective solutions.

Core values include:

• Accelerating progress toward ETEN's All Access Goals by removing barriers to Scripture access.
• Collaborative, partner-centric work that prioritizes the success of the ETEN alliance.
• Embracing challenges, testing new ideas, and learning from both successes and failures.
• Advocating for innovative approaches and sharing learnings across the Bible translation community.
• Dependence on prayer and seeking God’s guidance in all efforts.

About the Role

The Communications Specialist & Writer delivers communication assets that increase awareness of innovative Bible translation approaches across the ETEN alliance. The role focuses on translating complex ideas into practical, accessible stories that equip partners to accelerate global Scripture access.

Responsibilities

• Research complex topics and synthesize insights into clear, informative content across various formats.
• Identify and craft compelling stories that inspire adoption of emerging Bible translation methods.
• Write, edit, and proofread content, including blog posts, email newsletters, case studies, website pages, internal reports, and training materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and external partners to support review and approval workflows.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and tone while applying writing best practices for diverse audiences.
• Assist with publishing, organizing, and maintaining communication assets across digital platforms and resource libraries.
• Work comfortably in a faith-based environment and interact with partners in sensitive contexts.
• Support additional communications projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.
• Travel occasionally to gather stories, interviews, photography, and other content from partners and field projects.

Organizational Competencies

• Communication: Effectively communicates across the organization, resolves conflict tactfully, and ensures clear information flow.
• Relational: Builds and maintains healthy, inclusive relationships with diverse personalities.
• Management/Self-Management: Sets goals, manages priorities, takes initiative, and motivates self and others to complete tasks.
• Critical Thinking: Compares alternatives, identifies discrepancies, and weighs risks and benefits.
• Leadership: Develops trust, facilitates teamwork, and coaches toward desired outcomes while representing stakeholder perspectives.

Requirements

• Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior and a God-honoring lifestyle, with a passion for the Word of God.
• Alignment with the organization’s purpose, vision, and values.
• A portfolio of written work samples is required for consideration.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, accessible content.
• Strong storytelling instincts, cultural sensitivity, and a commitment to respectfully representing diverse language communities.
• Ability to collaborate with subject matter experts, internal teams, and external partners.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn complex Bible translation concepts and the work of the ETEN alliance.
• Self-motivated, mission-driven, and humble, with a positive attitude and strong sense of ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in content writing or communications; experience in a nonprofit or ministry setting is a plus.