Employment Opportunities
We consider the employees of Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. to be our most valuable resources. We value our employees’ work, and we value our employees’ opinions. We also have the utmost confidence in each employee’s willingness to work harmoniously with one another so that, as a team, the World Service Office (WSO) will continue to provide the service and goodwill that our membership has entrusted to each of us.
There are many different types of jobs at the WSO. Some are restricted to individuals who have been an active member of Al-Anon. These positions are generally related to service positions for public outreach, literature, member services, and group services. Other positions are open to anyone, and include administrative, translator functions, customer service, shipping and warehouse duties, marketing, and digital services.
We are confident that new employees will find our organization a dynamic and rewarding place in which to work, and we look forward to a productive and successful association.
We offer competitive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, and a 401K pension plan.
Current Openings
Freelance Spanish Translator/Copy Editor
(Independent Contractor)
Are you an Al‑Anon member and trusted servant who is passionate about sharing their experience, strength, and hope to help families and friends of alcoholics?
Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Freelance Spanish Translator/Copy Editor to provide high‑quality translation, copy editing, proofreading, and review services from English to Spanish. This is a remote contract position responsible for delivering accurate, culturally appropriate translations and edited materials within established deadlines.
The ideal contractor will:
- Have a minimum of five years of continuous Al‑Anon membership.
- Minimum of two years of professional translating, copy‑editing and/or proofreading experience with written materials such as books, periodicals, reports, correspondence, or similar publications
- Demonstrate strong translation, copy‑editing, and proofreading skills, including expertise in grammar, spelling, sentence structure, tone, and voice.
- Be proficient in applying current and evolving Spanish language, grammar, and style standards.
- Possess strong cultural competence and sensitivity, with the ability to adapt language appropriately for diverse Spanish-speaking audiences.
- Be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
Please note: This is an independent contractor position and not an employment relationship with Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. The selected individual will provide services on a contractual basis and will not be considered an employee of the organization. You must be a resident of the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to HumanRes@al-anon.org. If you know someone you think will be perfect for the position, please share this opportunity!
Freelance French Translator/Copy Editor
(Independent Contractor)
Are you an Al‑Anon member and trusted servant who is passionate about sharing their experience, strength, and hope to help families and friends of alcoholics?
Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. is seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Freelance French Translator/Copy Editor to provide high‑quality translation, copy editing, proofreading, and review services from English to French. This is a remote contract position responsible for delivering accurate, culturally appropriate translations and edited materials within established deadlines.
The ideal contractor will:
- Have a minimum of five years of continuous Al‑Anon membership.
- Minimum of two years of professional translating, copy-editing and/or proofreading experience with written materials such as books, periodicals, reports, correspondence, or similar publications
- Demonstrate strong translation, copy‑editing, and proofreading skills, including expertise in grammar, spelling, sentence structure, tone, and voice.
- Be proficient in applying current and evolving French language, grammar, and style standards.
- Possess strong cultural competence and sensitivity, with the ability to adapt language appropriately for diverse French‑speaking audiences.
- Be highly organized, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple assignments while meeting deadlines.
Please note: This is an independent contractor position and not an employment relationship with Al‑Anon Family Group Headquarters, Inc. The selected individual will provide services on a contractual basis and will not be considered an employee of the organization. You must be a resident of the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to HumanRes@al-anon.org. If you know someone you think will be perfect for the position, please share this opportunity!