<div><strong>About the ELCA&nbsp;</strong></div><div>The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with nearly 3.3 million members in more than 8,900 worshiping communities across the 50 states, Caribbean, and U.S. Virgin Islands. With a vision to live in a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation, the ELCA strives to be a welcoming, thriving, and connected church that introduces people to Jesus so they can discover community, justice, and love.</div><div><br></div><div>The Lutheran Center (national office) is located in Chicago, Illinois. A staff of 400, under the leadership of the Presiding Bishop, serve as administrators, advisors, conveners, partners, and resource people for the ELCA and its ministries. Staff lead the work of national, domestic, and global ministries and programs including Lutheran Disaster Response, ELCA World Hunger, Service &amp; Justice, Christian Community and Leadership, and Innovation.&nbsp; We are also home to five of our separately incorporated ministries: The Mission Investment Fund of the ELCA, Women of the ELCA, Lutheran Men in Mission, the ELCA Foundation and the ELCA Federal Credit Union.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>About the position </strong>&nbsp;</div><div>Information Technology (IT) provides technology services, support, and solutions to drive the mission of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and ensure that the data sources of the enterprise systems inform and support the strategic direction and intent of the churchwide organization.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>People</em></strong><em> delivering and advancing purposeful technology solutions in a secure, friendly, consistent, impactful, collaborative and cost-effective manner to accompany </em><strong><em>people</em></strong><em> in creating value and accomplishing the goal, purpose and vision of the ELCA.</em>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This position is responsible for collaborating with a team to assist in the design, building and testing of front-end sites, pages, applications, elements, and layout. Working with the Product Manager and Scrum Master, this position will help develop project time estimates and address technical details for requirements documentation. Based on these specifications, build, configure and test, revise existing programs and perform level 3 support for these sites, pages, applications, elements, and layouts. This position will also document code, configuration files, data, and turn over documentation. This development and maintenance will be in support of ELCA’s presence on the Internet, multi-media channels, social media, internal communication, and collaboration, including the ELCA Intranet. Develop and deploy ELCA data-driven web applications in coordination with application developers and the Web Team Lead.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong><em>This is a full-time, regular, exempt, remote position.&nbsp;</em></strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong><em>Candidates for this remote position must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.</em></strong></div><div><br></div><div>1. Application development, maintenance, including CRM, Events, Extranet, Search, and other applications, as necessary. Reviews and creates design specifications, source code that adheres to ELCA standard methodology and application development life cycle, as directed by the Web Team Lead.</div><div><br></div><div>2. Ensures that programs are prepared according to specifications and according to schedules.&nbsp;</div><div>a. Prepares technical documentation for assigned systems.&nbsp;</div><div>b. Composes documentation for users in addition to user community’s own documentation.&nbsp;</div><div>c. Participates in defining system scope and objectives.&nbsp;</div><div>d. Performs analysis throughout all phases of projects.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>3. Creates data flow diagrams, data dictionaries, process specifications, IPO (Input, Processing, Output) Charts, Data Elements, Data Flows, and Structure Charts as needed and approved by the Web Team Lead.</div><div><br></div><div>4. Application support, including incidents, service requests, or other support.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>5. Works with the IT management to ensure the effective implementation of applications and programs are thoroughly tested before released into production.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>6. Designs, develops, and implements complex database systems, tools, and applications using database management and data analysis tools.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>7. Troubleshoots/debugs applications as needed.&nbsp;</div><div><br>8. Learns new technologies as they are adopted by the organization.&nbsp;</div><div><br>9. Other duties as required.<br><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div>1. 5+ years of experience in applications development and programming; bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience; Azure Application Developer certification (preferred); Azure Fundamentals (preferred).&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>2. SharePoint and/or SharePoint online experience.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>3. 2+ years production experience with the following:&nbsp;</div><div>a. .NET framework version 4.5&nbsp;</div><div>b. Visual Studio version 2019&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>4. 2+ years’ experience with Azure DevOps or other DevOps frameworks.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>5. Proven experience with Agile methodologies.</div><div><br></div><div>6. Microsoft Power Platform experience (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>7. Knowledge of CRM systems.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>8. Strong knowledge of some of these programming languages and a willingness to learn others: ASP.Net, ADO.NET, HTML5, DHTML, XML, JSON, CSS3, C#, JavaScript, and JQuery. Experience with cross-browser development and mobile application development and developing relational databases.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>9. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Stack: T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>10. Experience with Python 3 and above is a plus.</div><div><br></div><div>11.&nbsp; Experience with MS OpenAI, Co-pilot or other AI/ML technologies is a plus.</div><div><br></div><div>12.&nbsp; Ability to estimate and prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure.</div><div><br></div><div>13.&nbsp; Strong communication skills, organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi- task; strong mathematical and logical skills with extreme accuracy to detail.</div><div><br></div><div>14.&nbsp; Experience with an established data modeling toolset, ETL technologies, and reports.</div><div><br></div><div>15.&nbsp; Strong interpersonal skills, team player with ability to work independently and efficiently; troubleshooting/debugging applications as needed. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>16.&nbsp; Appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the ELCA.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>17.&nbsp; Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Physical&nbsp;</strong></div><div>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. This position requires sitting for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Travel&nbsp;</strong></div><div>Minimal travel. Position requires minimal travel to software vendor conferences, training, and related ELCA organizations may be required including flying, driving. Valid driver’s license required.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Salary&nbsp;</strong></div><div>Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum: $61,214.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits&nbsp;</strong></div><div>The ELCA offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including employer paid health premiums for employees, health and dependent care FSA’s, a health savings account (HSA) with an employer contribution, life insurance, and a substantial employer contribution to 403b retirement plan (no match required). We also offer a generous paid time-off policy including 16 paid holidays. All benefits commence on your start date.</div>

Web Developer II

<div><strong>About Logos:</strong></div><div>Logos is a purpose-driven tech company dedicated to building technology solutions that equip the Church to grow in the light of the Bible. Our team is committed to increasing biblical literacy and accessibility for every Christian around the world. We do so by delivering value along three fronts: software tools, community collaboration, and rich digital content. Logos’ solutions portfolio connects users to the Word and to their communities. Based in Bellingham, Washington, Logos also has operations in Chandler, Arizona and Puebla, Mexico. This role is remote but if you are within driving distance to our existing locations, you are more than welcome to drop in.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>About the Role:</strong></div><div>This Search Engine Optimization (SEO) role is for idea generators, master collaborators, planning geniuses, and natural-born analysts. If you dream of putting your most valuable and far-fetched ideas into play, then we are committed to A/B testing it. This is your chance to inspire a generation to get deeper into the Bible. You will have a chance to help us grow our traffic and revenues so that we can make a bigger impact around the world in our current and future markets.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>Our Manager, SEO will help design and execute a compelling strategy that delivers results via organic marketing. You will audit, create, strategize, and find opportunities for Logos to outrank the best. This exciting opportunity is for someone passionate about SEO, content, AI, and continuous technical improvement. You are committed to understanding Logos’ offer and fully committed to understanding the needs of our customers and how we solve them. Our winning proposition is to fully connect our product offer with our customer needs to create a long-term plan that helps us win the web year in and year out.<br><br><strong>Salary:&nbsp;</strong>$85,000 to $110,000 per year &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Conduct cohesive analysis to predict topics relevant to our markets, demographics, and users.</li><li>Liaise with US and international business partners on SEO-related initiatives.</li><li>Regularly update traffic, registrations, and trial models in partnership with analytics to forecast key performance indicators for the coming quarters and financial year.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain a high level of new &amp; existing product understanding to ensure search success.</li><li>Monitor keyword ranking performance.</li><li>Identify, analyze, and capitalize upon incremental traffic opportunities.</li><li>Provide actionable recommendations for site structure, creative design, keyword and link development strategies, and content optimization.</li><li>Contribute to data-driven, results-oriented, innovative, and best-in-class SEO team.</li><li>Help others learn and grow. You recognize that SEO can be a "black box" to others, and you understand how to distill down key SEO concepts easily for others to understand.</li><li>Help our SEO lead build the SEO program into an SEO Center of Excellence that maximizes traffic and revenue opportunities across Logos ecosystem.</li><li>Stay current on the SEO and search landscape, emerging trends and tools to automate processes or deliver more sophisticated analysis.</li><li>Leverage AI and GPT where it makes sense to help speed up our testing and learning.&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze complex data sets to identify opportunities on Logos.com , support SEO leader to forecast results, and implement strategies in a cross-functional team, as well as prepare and present executive-ready reports with insights about SEO performance.</li><li>Collaborate with business groups to solve technical problems, provide optimization recommendations, and forecast impact to initiate traffic across our web properties.</li><li>Collaborate with the Engineering/Dev team to implement SEO-friendly technical changes (e.g., optimize for Web Vitals, add appropriate schema).</li></ul><div><br><strong>Requirements:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Has a well-rounded background in SEO, including on-page, off-site, and technical SEO.</li><li>Proven project management skills with a “rolls-up-their-sleeves” mentality.</li><li>Is creative and resourceful, with a track record of innovating and trying out-of-the-box methods to achieve a goal, even with limited resources.</li><li>Thinks strategically and understands how SEO impacts overall website, marketing, and business strategies.</li><li>Strong track record of successfully implementing SEO strategies that resulted in organic traffic growth, improved search rankings, and increased conversions.</li><li>Ability to stand up programs from the group-up or from scratch, commitment to deliver on plan and execute our ideas fully.&nbsp;</li><li>Highly creative with a hands-on approach that embraces ambiguity and defines a way forward.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong results-based mentality, analytical skills, and data-driven thinking (must be comfortable working with numbers, metrics, and spreadsheets), reporting out on the ROI of our efforts.</li><li>Up-to-date with the latest trends and a solid understanding of search engine algorithms, ranking factors, and SEO best practices.</li><li>Proficiency in SEO tools and platforms, such as Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, or similar.</li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.</li><li>Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for optimization.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Preferred Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in SEO, eCommerce experience is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with content management systems (CMS) and familiarity with website development and coding principles. Familiarity with Builder.io is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (BigCommerce/Shopify) and experience optimizing commerce pages for search engines is a plus.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Benefits:</strong></div><ul><li>Flexible PTO.</li><li>Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.</li><li>Short and long-term disability.</li><li>Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account Options.</li><li>401K plan (Includes an employer match up to 4%).</li></ul><div><br></div><div>The U.S. base salary for this full-time position ranges from $85K to $110K per year. Logos salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on each remote job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.</div><div><br></div><div>Note: Currently, we are able to hire in every state in the United States except for the District of Columbia.</div>

Manager, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

<div><strong>Salary Range:</strong></div><div>$100,000.00 To 120,000.00 Annually</div><div><br></div><div><strong>ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:</strong> The Seed Company is a Vision 2025 organization committed to Bible translation through national translators in creative partnerships. Seed Company seeks to work where it is evident that God is working and where the uniqueness of its vision makes it most feasible for The Seed Company to be involved.</div><div><strong>VISION:</strong> God’s Word transforming lives in every language in this generation.</div><div><strong>MISSION:</strong> To accelerate Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships.</div><div><strong>VALUES: </strong>Honoring God in all we do, valuing individuals and relationships, partnering effectively, encouraging creativity and innovation, and managing for quality results.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>SCOPE: </strong>As an AI Researcher, you will play a pivotal role in leading our AI research initiatives, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to revolutionize and optimize our translation processes.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Lead and drive AI research and development projects focused on enhancing and automating various aspects of Bible translation.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and implement innovative AI algorithms, models, and techniques to tackle complex language processing, semantic analysis, and translation quality assessment challenges. &nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including linguists, translators, software developers, and other researchers, to integrate AI solutions into our existing translation tools and platforms.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior researchers and team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay at the forefront of AI research, continually exploring emerging technologies and techniques, and identifying opportunities to leverage them for improving translation accuracy, efficiency, and impact.&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct in-depth analysis of large-scale linguistic and translation datasets to extract meaningful insights, patterns, and trends.&nbsp;</li><li>Share research findings in reputable conferences and journals, contributing to the broader academic and research community.</li><li>Actively participate in relevant conferences, workshops, and industry events to stay connected with the latest advancements in AI and foster partnerships and collaborations.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:</strong></div><ul><li>No supervision requirements.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>OTHER DUTIES:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and task force groups as directed and maintain required level of knowledge pertaining to operating procedures, requirements, processes and policies.</li><li>Lead and or participate in projects or task force groups which focus on issues having organization-wide impact.</li><li>Perform or assist with any assignments as required or directed.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</strong></div><div>This job operates in a professional or home office environment except when traveling.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:</strong></div><div>Occasional exertion up to 10 pounds, lifting a box of paper, moving chairs, tables and sliding doors.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>TRAVEL:</strong></div><div>Able to travel both domestically and internationally up to 12 weeks per year. &nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>Strong faith in Jesus Christ as Savior; God honoring lifestyle.</li><li>Passion for the Word of God and provision of the Word for every people group.</li><li>Championing Seed Company’s vision, mission, and values.</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or a related field or relevant experience, Masters Degree preferred.</li><li>7-10 years of relevant experience in the AI field</li><li>Proven track record of successful AI research and development, preferably in the field of natural language processing, machine translation, or related areas.</li><li>Strong expertise in cutting-edge AI algorithms, models, and frameworks, such as deep learning, neural networks, sequence-to-sequence models, and reinforcement learning.&nbsp;</li><li>In-depth understanding of linguistic principles, language structures, and translation theory, with the ability to bridge the gap between AI and the nuances of Bible translation.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring research teams, with a proven ability to drive projects from conception to implementation.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and creatively to overcome complex challenges in AI research.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Passion for the mission of Bible translation and a deep appreciation for the transformative power of language accessibility.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Assists team members when needed to accomplish team goals</li><li>Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently</li><li>Self-motivated and self-directed</li><li>Ability to work independently or as an active member of a team</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>BENEFITS:</strong></div><ul><li>Health insurance coverage&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible Spending Account – medical and dependent care</li><li>Health Reimbursement Arrangement – medical, dental, and vision</li><li>403b plan participation with 6% company match</li><li>160 hours accrued vacation and 80 hours of sick time per year</li><li>Education assistance after one year of service</li><li>Parental leave after one year of service</li><li>Voluntary dental and vision insurance</li><li>Employer-sponsored term life, short-term, long-term and AD&amp;D coverage</li></ul>

Senior AI Researcher

<div><strong>Purpose and Scope:</strong></div><div>The successful User Experience (UX) web manager works proactively in a fast-paced environment, with a creative team, to develop and deploy valuable web and email design. As a leader in web presence and email communications, the purpose of this role is to facilitate online engagement between The Gideons and targeted audiences through websites, emails, and social media channels. The UX web manager also ensures members and ministry partners are experiencing a consistent brand of The Gideons International across all digital channels. The ideal candidate will be passionate about design aesthetics and data-driven solutions, capable of merging these disciplines to deliver exceptional user experiences.</div><div><br><strong>Essential Job Functions:</strong></div><div><strong>Responsive UX Web Design:</strong> Builds responsive web design using HTML and CSS. Develops intuitive user interfaces and experiences that communicate and perform. Refreshes layout of public website through updated designs, new features, routine maintenance and improvements, and content that meets needs of target audiences. Makes minor adjustments to public and ancillary sites, as needed. Manages SEO of public and ancillary sites.<br><strong>Conceptualization:</strong> Conceptualizes web design solutions that provide a friendly user experience with a primary focus on mobile first, then desktop. Creates wireframes, storyboards, user flows, process flows, and site maps to communicate interaction and design ideas.<br><strong>Branding and Application Development: </strong>Develops and maintains web and phone applications to ensure they meet user needs and organization brand standards.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br><strong>Email Testing and Deployment:</strong> Coordinates all layout, testing, audience segmentation, and deployment of enterprise-level emails with accuracy.<br><strong>AI Integration: </strong>Researches, identifies, and proposes AI solutions to enhance user engagement, conversion rates, and overall user satisfaction.<br><strong>Quality Assurance:</strong> Ensures all design elements, templates, and finished solutions work within a variety of browser types and screen settings according to the parameters established by management. Maintains consistent brand assets across all digital channels (email, web, and social media).<br><strong>Industry Best Practices:</strong> Establishes best practices one-sheet for email deployment, social media campaigns, and digital marketing on public website.<br><strong>Data and Analytics:</strong> Provides email and website performance data as needed and includes recommendations based on data insights. Studies social media data reports and provides insights and learnings.<br><strong>Asset Management:</strong> Manages current digital assets across various websites, intranets, content management systems, and libraries.<br><strong>Other</strong>: Participate in daily morning staff devotions; on a rotating basis serve by praying and reading Scripture in support of devotion leader.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Training &amp; Development</strong></div><div><strong>Non-Physical</strong></div><ul><li>Thorough understanding of the creative process</li><li>Proficiency in adhering to a production schedule</li><li>Advanced knowledge of web standards and best practices, including new and emerging standards such as HTML5, CSS3, and AI business practices</li><li>Knowledgeable and experienced with SEO optimization and Google Analytics</li><li>Experience with Delivra or comparable email platforms—Mail Chimp, HubSpot, Campaign Monitor, or similar</li><li>Knowledge of and experience with SurveyMonkey</li><li>Collaboration and negotiation skills</li><li>Experience with InDesign and Adobe XD, Bootstrap, or comparable web design software</li><li>Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and other trafficking software</li><li>Experience with a Content Management System</li><li>Experience with the MAC platform</li></ul><div><br><strong>Physical</strong></div><ul><li>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>4-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience</li><li>5 years’ experience in Web Design</li><li>Proven experience in email marketing, drip campaigns, and A/B testing, surveys</li><li>Proficient with Mac platform and Adobe Creative Cloud suite</li><li>Proven experience with Microsoft Office suite</li><li>Successful completion of a drug and background screen</li></ul><div><br><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></div><ul><li>Working knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of Gideon policies, procedures, and organizational structure</li><li>Basic knowledge of application development</li><li>Ability to travel as necessary</li><li>This Job Description is for general purposes and guidelines only and should not be considered all-inclusive. Neither does the receipt of this job description constitute an employment contract. Furthermore, it should be known that this list of job requirements is subject to change without written notice.</li></ul>

UX Web Manager

<div><strong>About the Role:<br></strong><br></div><div>Are you mad-skilled at building amazing technical solutions yet burned out because your efforts sell widgets you don’t care about? Passionate about your Christian faith and want to put that to work making a difference for people around the world? Come join the IDX team as a senior data scientist / NLP Engineer!<br><br></div><div>The SIL Innovation team (IDX) at SIL International is looking for a senior data scientist / NLP engineer to help advance AI technology expanding language possibilities designed to enable a quarter of the world’s population to flourish using their mother language. This candidate will be part of a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving language communities worldwide as they build capacity for sustainable language development. The position is a paid salary position, offers exceptional real-world learning opportunities, and involves work on state-of-the-art (SOTA) NLP solutions and modern infrastructure.</div><div><br>The senior data scientist / NLP engineer is seeking a full-time engineering position in which they will gain non-profit, business and technical experience. They enjoy supporting a team that solves complex problems to generate valuable insights. They communicate, create, organize, and advocate the impact of Bible Translation as a critical element of the Great Commission.<br><br></div><div>The Senior Data Scientist / NLP Engineer works on real-world problems in natural language processing (NLP) for text and speech/voice. This includes extending and improving on NLP models and methods using pooled language/voice data from SIL and its partners (in 1,600+ languages). The output of this work will be applied by SIL, other NGOs, and commercial entities in technology/content creation for local language communities.<br><br>Work Location: Remote</div><div>Pay: $120,000.00 - $155,000.00 per year<br>Job Type: Full-time</div><div><strong><br>What You'll Be Doing:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Must be able to successfully fulfill the following tasks:</li><li>Participate in research in machine intelligence and machine learning applications</li><li>Develop solutions for real world natural language processing problems</li><li>Help curate and pre-process pooled data from SIL and its partners such that is can be utilized in NLP/ML/AI research and development</li><li>Advise and collaborate with SIL Data Scientist(s)</li><li>Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of NLP models and algorithms that can scale across diverse languages and dialects, taking into consideration the linguistic variations and complexities present in different language communities.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including linguists, on-the-ground Bible translation teams (consultants, mother tongue translators), software engineers, and domain experts, to identify language-specific challenges and develop innovative NLP solutions to address them.</li><li>Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP and machine learning research, and integrate cutting-edge techniques into the existing workflow to improve the efficiency and accuracy of language processing models.</li><li>Engage in regular knowledge-sharing sessions with team members, promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional development.</li><li>Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and research papers to disseminate findings and contribute to the academic community.</li><li>Collaborate with partner organizations and stakeholders to understand their specific NLP requirements and develop tailored solutions that cater to their needs.</li><li>Participate in technical discussions and brainstorming sessions to provide insights and recommendations for improving the overall AI technology strategy of SIL Innovation team.</li><li>Assist in exploring potential funding opportunities and grants that align with the organization's mission and research goals.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>What We're Looking For:<br></strong><br></div><ul><li>Available full time starting asap.</li><li>General availability during US business hours Monday – Friday, 8AM-5PM (central time); fairly flexible.</li><li>Bilingual and multicultural experience is preferred</li><li>Position can be remote or in person in the Dallas area (SIL International Headquarters).</li><li>Occasional face to face meetings: up to 25% travel, including international trips</li><li>Strong organizational, communication skills</li><li>Enjoy working with a team or independently with minimal supervision</li><li>Leadership skills and ambitious attitude</li><li>Passion for global missions</li><li>Experience with Google GSuite</li><li>Able to complete and pass all required screens for employment</li><li>U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Deferred action and temporary / permanent resident do not qualify)</li><li>Able to pass a criminal background check</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Required experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Python programming, including experience with data manipulation, algorithm development, and NLP libraries/frameworks.</li><li>Command line (e.g., bash) to navigate file systems, edit files, connect remotely to servers, etc.</li><li>Cloud infrastructure usage and management (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Digital Ocean), for deploying NLP solutions at scale.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, utilizing office suites like Google Docs and shared drives such as Google Drive for efficient communication and documentation.</li><li>Degree in computer science or another quantitative discipline (physics, engineering, etc.) and/or 5 years of experience.</li><li>Previous projects demonstrating the ability to develop and deploy real world APIs or other software products.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong><br>Preferred experience/ education:</strong></div><ul><li>Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in computer science, computational linguistics, or a related field, with a focus on natural language processing or machine learning.</li><li>Go programming experience.</li><li>Proven track record of research publications or contributions to the NLP/Machine Learning community, such as academic papers, conference presentations, or open-source projects.</li><li>Experience with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch / HuggingFace, and the ability to fine-tune pre-trained language models for specific NLP tasks.</li><li>Strong understanding of linguistics, syntax, and semantics, enabling effective collaboration with linguistic experts within SIL International.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and project management tools for efficient project execution and delivery.</li><li>Knowledge of other programming languages commonly used in NLP, such as Java, C++, or JavaScript, to facilitate integration with existing systems or applications.</li><li>Prior experience working with multi-language or low-resource language datasets, addressing challenges in data scarcity and language diversity.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to conduct end-to-end model evaluation and performance optimization, considering real-world constraints and deployment scenarios.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Extra credit experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Proven track record of public presentations on AI-related topics, including participation in podcasts, conferences, or speaking engagements.</li><li>Previous leadership and management experience, including leading NLP research teams or managing complex projects with interdisciplinary stakeholders.</li><li>Experience in collaborating with non-profit organizations or faith-based initiatives, demonstrating a passion for using AI technology to serve global language communities.</li><li>Involvement in community-driven AI initiatives or mentorship programs, promoting knowledge sharing and diversity in the AI field.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>Benefits:</div><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Parental leave</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><div><br>Schedule:</div><ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul><div><br>Education:</div><ul><li>Master's (Preferred)</li></ul><div><br>Experience:</div><ul><li>Python: 1 year (Preferred)</li><li>SQL: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>

Senior Data Scientist - AI

<div>At Life.Church, we exist to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. It’s been our mission since 1996 and has guided us every day. Leading people isn’t just an expectation; it’s a necessity.&nbsp; It’s a cornerstone of our culture. That's why we’re always seeking leaders—leaders like you—to bring your skills to life. We are one church meeting in multiple locations, and we want to help you become the person God made you to be.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The Technology Solutions Team equips the Life.Church staff with the resources and technology that allow the team to know people, tell their stories, and invite others to use their gifts to build the church. We work to empower ministry through the use of technology.</div><div><br></div><div>The Data Insights Data Engineer is responsible for implementing methods to improve data reliability and quality. This role combines raw information from different sources to create consistent and machine-readable formats. Data Engineers are responsible for the processes of installation, data back up, and routine updates for databases. They will also develop and test architectures that enable data extraction and transformation for predictive or prescriptive modeling.<br><br></div><div><strong>What You'll Do</strong></div><ul><li>Data management.</li><li>Responsible for installation, back-ups, and performing routine updates on organizational databases.</li><li>Maintain data integrity through high-performance optimization.</li><li>Manage system integrations to ensure an accurate flow of data while maintaining uptime rates.</li><li>Data modeling.</li><li>Build and implement data mapping, forecasting, and queries.</li><li>Machine Learning and AI.</li><li>Implement and manage ETL and data warehouse processes to ensure clean sources of data for analysts to report from.</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Skills Needed to Succeed</strong></div><ul><li>Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to maintain relationships and partnerships.</li><li>Analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Maintain a systematic and organized approach to completing assignments accurately, thoroughly, and timely.</li><li>Clearly explain complicated and detailed processes in a concise and simple way.</li><li>Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and problem-solve.</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment and work independently.</li><li>Strong programming skills, particularly in languages such as Python and SQL.</li><li>Cloud computing skills(Google Cloud).</li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits We Offer</strong></div><ul><li>Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.</li><li>Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.&nbsp;</li><li>Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.&nbsp;</li><li>Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.&nbsp;</li><li>Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.</li><li>Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.</li><li>Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!&nbsp;</li><li>$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.&nbsp;</li><li>Casual dress and work environment.</li><li>Flexible work schedule.</li><li><a href="https://www.life.church/careers/benefits/">And much more!</a></li></ul><div><br></div><div><strong>Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity</strong></div><div>At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. <a href="https://www.life.church/who-we-are/our-beliefs/">Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church</a>.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, <a href="https://www.life.church/careers/">visit our careers page</a>.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><em>All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.&nbsp;</em></div>

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