Scriptura is a Christian nonprofit organization devoted to bringing unusual depth, clarity, and accessibility to Bible translation and Scripture engagement worldwide.
We exist because much of the best biblical scholarship never reaches the people who most need it: translators making difficult text decisions, church leaders trying to understand complex passages, and communities longing to encounter God more fully through Scripture. Scriptura seeks to bridge that gap by transforming advanced exegetical work into layered resources that are not only academically rigorous, but visually intuitive, practically useful, and spiritually formative.
Our current focus is the book of Psalms—a portion of Scripture whose poetic artistry, emotional intensity, and theological density often make it among the most difficult material to translate well. Rather than offering simplified notes or isolated commentary, Scriptura develops integrated, in-depth analyses that trace how each psalm works at every level: grammatical, lexical, discourse, emotional, and poetic. These analyses are then rendered into translator-facing notes, diagrams, charts, and visual tools designed to help translation teams make wiser and more text-sensitive decisions.
This is exacting work. It requires scholarly precision, translational awareness, patience, and a willingness to build resources collaboratively over time.
Scriptura is seeking an IT Support / Systems Administrator to serve as the organization’s primary and sole IT operator. This role is responsible for maintaining the technical systems that support our people, platforms, and production work.
This position carries direct access to production infrastructure, administrative credentials, and internal systems. The role requires sound judgment, care with access, and a strong sense of responsibility. The ideal candidate thinks holistically about systems, understands risk, and approaches technical work in service of Scriptura’s mission and operational needs.
The IT Support / Systems Administrator works closely with Scriptura’s leadership and staff to ensure stability, security, and continuity across our technology environment.
Systems & Infrastructure Support
Websites & Platforms
User Access & Security
Onboarding, Offboarding & Helpdesk Support
Equipment & Asset Management
Integrations & Documentation
A minimum one year commitment is required for this role.
Formal experience with specific platforms (e.g., MediaWiki) is helpful but not required if the candidate demonstrates the ability to learn carefully and exercise sound judgment.
This role is currently structured as a volunteer or support-raised ministry appointment rather than a salaried staff position.
Individuals may serve in this capacity:
Scriptura is glad to provide role documentation, ministry verification, and organizational confirmation to assist candidates pursuing financial partnership for their work.
To apply, please submit:
Applications and inquiries may be sent to: jobs@scriptura.org
Selected candidates may be asked to complete an interview process and a brief competency-based assessment.
