Global Translations Lead

General Information

Job Type:

Volunteer

Required language:

English

Team:

Dzokden Global Operations Team

Contract type:

Volunteer

Location:

Remote

EAP Level:

Magnetizing

Description

We are seeking a dedicated Volunteer to spearhead the standardization, consolidation, and enhancement of Dzokden’s translation processes across all language teams. This role is pivotal in elevating the quality, efficiency, and accessibility of the sacred Dzokden Dharma and Kalachakra teachings worldwide, directly supporting Rinpoche’s mission to realize a new Golden Age of global peace and harmony. This role is responsible for implementing global best practices, drawing inspiration from other successful Dharma translation centers and ensuring the collective efforts of the Dzokden’s global volunteer community are visible and celebrated.

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and implement industry-leading standards and translation management best practices, with a focus on models used by successful Dharma translation organizations such as Samye Translations.
Develop, document, and disseminate a unified set of translation and review guidelines and a clear style guide for all language teams to ensure consistency, terminology accuracy, and cultural sensitivity across all translations.
Research centralized collaborative platform (e.g., using a non-profit-friendly platform or CAT tool) to streamline document submission, assignment, tracking, and finalization.
Establish a systematic process for peer review, editing, and final quality control for all published translations.
Design and implement a simple system for capturing and aggregating key data points, such project completion rates, and number of published texts, across all language teams.
Work with the communications team to regularly surface and celebrate the accomplishments of the translators and language coordinators through internal and external channels (e.g., website, newsletters, social media).
Create a simple, high-level dashboard or report to visualize translation progress and impact for organizational leadership and the broader community.
Create training materials to onboard new language support volunteers to ensure understanding and adherence to the new standards and tools.
Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between the Dzokden operations team and and the individual language teams, fostering a strong sense of unity and shared purpose.

Skills & Qualifications

Language

Proven professional or extensive volunteer experience in project management, operations, or process improvement, ideally within a language services, localization, or non-profit context.
Familiarity with modern translation technology, including Translation Management Systems (TMS), Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT) tools, and cloud-based collaborative platforms.
Excellent command of English (source language); proficiency in an additional language and/or familiarity with Tibetan Buddhist terminology is a significant asset.
Exceptional ability to create, document, and manage large-scale, decentralized operational processes.
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines; diligence; able to work through obstacles and challenges.
Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the review team, staff members and/or volunteers to fully support the project.
Flexibility and patience to adapt to changing requirements.
Technical: Ability to use Google Workspace, Drive, Docs (text editing/formatting functions) and Slack.
Able to transfer knowledge to future volunteers.

Why This Role Is Important

This role directly supports Rinpoché’s vision to create the Golden Age of peace and harmony on earth through the Kalachakra Tantra. Your work helps Dzokden to inspire transformative experiences that cultivate deep inner realization through a strong compassionate and devoted heart. The virtue generated through your Dharma service is dedicated to the accumulation of merit which is essential for the path to enlightenment. You have the opportunity to practice the path through a mundane, samsaric role and see how it is possible to transform ordinary work into extraordinary opportunities. This will help you learn to walk the real tantric path.