about the job
The School for Moral Ambition attracts and mobilizes exceptional talent to address the world’s most pressing challenges. We need our brightest minds to make pandemics history, end factory farming, fight the tobacco industry, safeguard our democracies — and these are just a few examples. Please read our founding principles for a better insight into our mission and guiding values.
about the role
Our global community is growing fast — more than 20,000 members from 130+ countries have already joined us, with new people stepping in every day. What unites us is a shared drive: to solve the world’s most pressing problems faster, by helping each person contribute from their unique position of strength.
At the heart of this movement are Moral Ambition Circles — small, committed groups of 6–8 people who come together to find out how they can maximize their impact. So far, 230 participants have completed the program, making bold career pledges about how they’ll contribute most effectively. Along the way, Circles have also sparked collaborations, connections, and friendships.
Since September 12th, Rutger Bregman’s book Moral Ambition is also available in French. This milestone opens the door for many more French-speaking people to join our community. As our Circle Program Translator (French), you’ll play a pivotal role in this growth by making the program fully accessible in French.
You will be in close contact with Niki (Program Manager) and Ophelia (Community Support), who will provide guidance and resources. You will also be connected to David (Global Community Builder), who will lead the first French Circle Starter training.
Ideally, the translation can be completed in October, so new members can get started right away.
Key responsibilities
- Translating the Circle Program to French (with support of AI tools)
- Proofreading and ensuring high quality French translations
- Implementing monthly updates in close collaboration with the Program Manager
- Sharing and promoting the Circle program in your French-speaking networks
- Supporting Circle Starter Trainers with French materials
- Starting your own Circle to experience it yourself (optional, but recommended!)
What We’re looking for
- Strong alignment with our Founding Principles
- Native or fluent French speaker
- Experience translating educational or professional documents
- Attention to detail and a good sense for layout/design
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What we offer
- A chance to unlock the Circle Program for 80 million French-speaking people worldwide.
- The opportunity to be part of a small, ambitious, and fun team.
- Invitations to The School's team moments, such as our Founding Principles Book Club with Rutger Bregman and guest experts.
- If you’re in Amsterdam or NYC: the option to work from our office and enjoy our legendary team lunches.
Application process
Timeline
- September 22, 08:00 CET – Deadline for applications
- September 26 – Conversation with Niki (Program Designer)
- September 30 – Final conversation with Julia (Community Director)
- October 6 – Start date
