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Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Would you like to make Bible translation possible in remote and difficult places, working from Waxhaw, North Carolina? If you have a background in aviation and or are a computer-savvy, detail-oriented person who is good at organization, we would like you to consider our Aviation Parts Inventory Manager position. In this position you will manage the parts inventory, process financial transactions and billing, and supervise staff. Position Responsibilities               Establish and maintain a quality inventory system that is cost-effective, timely, and provides adequate supplies Ensure that all stock items are identified, controlled, segregated, preserved, and stored in accordance with accepted aviation standards Supervise staff, ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed Complete appropriate financial and accounting processes related to the purchasing and selling of parts Process repair station maintenance work orders Reduce the quantity of unused or obsolete inventory through appropriate resale method Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embraces the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS Organized Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to investigate and scrutinize Ability to supervise others Associates degree or equivalent experience Management of inventory, purchasing, and selling preferred Knowledge of financial practices or experience with financial software Good computer and Microsoft Office skills Knowledge of aviation preferred  

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           With your skills in working with numbers and financial processes you can be a part of impacting people with God's Word. Our aviation department is key to providing transportation solutions to Bible Translation organizations around the world. A huge part of our aviation department is our Parts Inventory room and as a bookkeeper you fill a vital role. We are looking for someone to accurately record and process sales and purchase invoices, work orders, and inventory transactions. Position Responsibilities               Accurately record and summarize financial transactions according to generally-accepted accounting principles Complete job journals Process monthly aviation gas charges and balance the cash box Process and rectify the monthly bank statements Assist repair station personnel in locating and signing out parts from stockroom Perform other duties and functions assigned by the Aviation Parts Inventory Manager Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS Accuracy, detail, and organization skills Ability to investigate and scrutinize Associate's degree or equivalent experience Knowledge of financial practices Experience with Microsoft Office, Google applications, and financial software Knowledge of aviation is a plus

We are looking for someone to provide leadership and supervision for our JAARS Sea Freight Shipping office in Waxhaw, North Carolina. This job provides a vital service for our worldwide operations. Position Description This person manages the JAARS Sea Freight Shipping department. This involves receiving, packing, and crating goods for outbound sea freight shipments around the world, as well as receiving inbound sea freight shipments from various locations around the world, and handling the shipment of goods to final destinations in the USA by land or air. This full-time position is for a volunteer or a career staff person who raises support Position Responsibilities Demonstrate a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth. Embrace the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS, and help us live them effectively. Export Advise Wycliffe members, field offices and partner organizations how to export purchased goods and/or personal effects the most economical way. Communicate with members and field offices by phone, email, and text about shipping requirements in general and to certain destinations in particular. Process vendor drop-shipments and repack and label goods. Communicate with members about the goods they have ordered to be drop-shipped to the warehouse. Build and pack shipping crates. Know about dangerous goods regulations, recognize dangerous goods and how to prepare and ship dangerous goods by sea freight (Training and Certification will be provided by JAARS). Know about export regulation for vehicles (cars, trucks, motorbikes, boats, and aircraft). Communicate and collaborate with other JAARS departments about shipping vehicles and aircraft. Load sea cargo containers, using forklifts and man-power. Secure cargo to prevent damage while container is in transit. Communicate with shipping agencies and trucking companies to secure economical rate quotes. Prepare export documents and communicate with members and field offices about shipment details. Authorize vendor invoices for payment. Compile expense summaries to allow accounting to bill members and field offices. Import Provide assistance to Wycliffe members, field offices and partner organizations to import personal effects, aviation parts, printed material by sea or air freight. Communicate with clearing agencies to clear cargo from sea or airports thru US Customs to our warehouse. Offload cargo from containers, using forklifts and man-power. Arrange trucking of cargo to owners’ addresses. Authorize vendor invoices for payment. Compile expense summaries to allow accounting to bill members and field offices. Position Knowledge Skills and Attitudes Competency Basic management skills. Good interpersonal relations. Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to use computers with skills in programs like Outlook, Excel, Google Drive, etc. Handy with basic woodworking tools, both hand and power. Must be able to use these tools and equipment: Table saw, panel saw, portable circular saw, chop saw, drill motors (cordless and air), air nail and staple guns, common hand tools, and be able to drive Forklifts (Max capacity 5,500 lbs.) – (Training and certification provided by JAARS). Practices a learning attitude and creative tolerance with differences while offering training and mentoring to those supervised or less skilled. Education High School education or equivalent. Prefer a minimum two-year post high school or technical school training. Experience Several years of supervisory work. Forklift certification preferred. End user computer skills using mainly Microsoft and Google applications. Basic carpentry/handyman skills. Operates power tools and forklift. JAARS vision, mission, core values, and what we believe