Translator/Interpreter (有期雇用契約・東京勤務) at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Job Details

Status: Active
Category: Operations Manager
Posted: May 18, 2026
Expires: Aug 16, 2026
Work style: Hybrid

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About the Role

Overview

Provide English to Japanese and Japanese to English side by side and simultaneous interpretation for Church leaders in the meetings including devotionals, stake conferences, etc.

Role

Job type: Temporary Full-time (Scheduled End Date of Employment : July 15, 2027)
Location: Asia North Area Office (Hiroo, Tokyo)
Salary: Based on Church policy
Deadline: June 8, 2026
Starting date: August 1, 2026 (Negotiable)
Please upload your resume and a copy of your temple recommend on the application page.

Responsibilities

Provide English to Japanese and Japanese to English side by side and simultaneous interpretation for Church leaders in the meetings including devotionals, stake conferences, etc.
Research, translate, review and edit Japanese for Church magazines, manuals, churchofjesuschrist.org, Family Search, S&I content and video subtitles/scripts and more
Manage multiple translation projects as a team lead by allocating resources by effectively coordinating contractors and agencies
Find and train contractors and agencies. Supervise and review their jobs
Manage Audiovisual productions with the headquarters as a voice talent and a coordinator by coordinating jobs for contractors, agencies and volunteers
Take ownership of projects to improve the Church publications

Requirements

Hold a current temple recommend
Majored or skilled in Linguistics related field
Experience of interpretation including volunteer works
Excellent fluency of spoken and written English/Japanese and excellent knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and syntax
Effective research and problem-solving skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
*Applicants may be accepted even if they do not meet all of the aforementioned qualifications.
*Translation/interpretation skills required

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