8 Training jobs

Target Staff Type             Supported Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE         0.500 Position Summary           Wycliffe missionaries live all over the world serving the needs of Bible-less people. In order for them to do their work effectively these missionaries need to have area meetings, training and most importantly an opportunity for personal spiritual refreshment. The major obstacle for all the adults to fully participate in these meetings is, who is going to take care of the kids? Refuge 139 responded to this need by creating a high quality, VBS-type program catering to the specific needs of missionary kids. We are looking for someone to join our team and lead several trips a year. Position Responsibilities               Make sure there is an adequate number of team members to help run a Refuge 139 program Responsible for determining all team members are fully vetted Ensure team members of the teams have been trained Ensure that all fundraising is done  Serve as the primary contact with each entity  Ensure that program supplies are available on each trip Verify flights, visas, accommodations, and activities are planned 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 Previous international travel experience and a continued willingness to travel Organized Enjoys working with kids. Knowledge and experience of creating and managing budgets Flexible Outgoing/friendly

JAARS Fellows is an 11-month, merit-based, professional opportunity that provides entry into a first career position, cultivates emerging leaders, and unleashes the world of missions. Fellows join JAARS staff in key positions to make Bible translation and life transformation possible. Develop Spiritually, Professionally, and Personally Receive input from a professional in your field and a spiritual and personal coach. Attend the Intercultural Communications Course . Learn how to further your interpersonal skills, understand differing worldviews, and deepen your relationship with God. Dive into Perspectives and explore God’s global purpose. Enjoy life skills training: everything from learning to drive a manual car to budgeting. Discover Waxhaw, Charlotte, and the surrounding areas with your JAARS Fellows community. The Aviation Training Fellow will serve alongside the Aviation Training team which ensures that pilots around the world have the knowledge and hands-on experience to thrive in their unique contexts as well as comply with aviation standards. He or she will specifically be focused on digitizing the content of aviation training modules, and helping implement strategies to record and track training completion.   Job Responsibilities Assisting in the implementation of a learning management system (LMS) for JAARS Aviation Training Digitizing aviation training content so that it can be accessed around the world Collaborating on the development of a continuous professional training program for JAARS Aviation Assisting the Aviation Training Manager on other projects Other job-related duties as assigned by your manager   Job 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 Excellent organization and communication skills Flexible and team-oriented Proactive and takes initiative Willingness to learn and grow Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience   Fellows Program Requirements Value global ministry At least 18 years old Learner attitude Collaborative   Preferred Experience with e-learning platforms and learning management systems Majors include Aviation Business Management, Aviation Business Administration, Business Flight, Business Administration, and Flight Administration  Please review the further information about JAARS Fellows on the website which will be linked after you click "External Application". The application is a link at the bottom of the webpage. More information on the Fellowship is available at www.jaars.org/fellows .

Safety Coordinator Fellow   Direct Supervisor: Director of Safety and Security (currently Caleb Weir) JAARS Fellows is an 11-month, merit-based, professional opportunity that provides entry into a first career position, cultivates emerging leaders and unleashes the world of missions. Fellows join JAARS staff in key positions to make Bible translation and life transformation possible.   Develop Spiritually, Professionally, and Personally Receive input from a professional in your field and a spiritual and personal coach. Attend the Intercultural Communications Course . Learn how to further your interpersonal skills, understand differing worldviews, and deepen your relationship with God. Dive into Perspectives and explore God’s global purpose. Enjoy life skills training: everything from learning to drive a manual car to budgeting. Discover Waxhaw, Charlotte, and the surrounding areas with your JAARS Fellows community.  The Safety Coordinator Fellow will work closely with the Director of Safety and Security to ensure that JAARS is a safe and healthy place to serve. He or she will learn about safety best practices for a variety of work environments and assist in implementing and auditing them.   Job Responsibilities Help draft policy, procedure and plans to shape organizational response to regular and exceptional workplace safety events Assist in developing training plans and delivering content for organizational safety needs Conduct recurring audits, inspections, investigations and training Complete annual OSHA and EPA reports Maintain JAARS Workers Compensation reporting and follow-up and JAARS hazard prevention plans Other job-related duties as assigned by your manager   Job 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 Excellent organization and communication skills Flexible and team-oriented Proactive and takes initiative Willingness to learn and grow Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience   Fellows Program Requirements  Value global ministry At least 18 years old Learner attitude Collaborative   Preferred Majors include Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, and Emergency Management  Please review the further information about JAARS Fellows on the website which will be linked after you click "External Application". The application is a link at the bottom of the webpage. More information on the Fellowship is available at www.jaars.org/fellows .

Learning & Development Administrative Assistant   The Learning and Development team presents multiple trainings throughout the year and could use your skills and abilities to facilitate these trainings.  A 0.5 to 1 FTE position for a volunteer or career staff person who raises support   Responsibilities Type documents, respond to emails, maintain and order supplies, edit manuals, update calendar Process training venue and food reservations and purchase meal tickets  Coordinate printing and collation of training materials Process registrations for training events and communicate with participants Make travel and lodging arrangements for staff Assist at training events, based on interest, ability, and ongoing training Learn key department financial processes and serve as back-up bookkeeper   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 Complete the L&D department application process Reflects Mission and Values of the L&D team Good communication, people, and team skills Organized  Some Computer Skills and willingness to learn G Suite (Google Suite)

Do you enjoy sharing your love of boating and the skills required for safe operations? Do you have experience in training others? If so, JAARS Maritime Services needs you! Be a part of providing this critical skill and equipment for Bible translators. We need water safety instructors for an ever growing demand for training to enable safe water travel both overseas and here on the JAARS campus in Waxhaw, NC.  Brief Description   Provide instruction in methods, risk factors, and equipment for safe staff travel.  This is a full time (40 hrs.) (3–6 months /per year) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US   Responsibilities   Establish the level(s) of training needed, through successful people interactions to understand their water and boat skill levels Equip and instruct in which water safety gear to carry Instruct how to perform safe water operations in remote and difficult places Discuss the types of risk encountered, and methods for sound decisions on whether to travel or not, due to weather and other conditions Enable trainees to gain confidence, obtain skills successfully, and make right safety decisions Train both at JAARS and in locations overseas 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  Education and Experience   Experience on various types of water, preferably engaged in swimming, free diving, SCUBA diving or lifesaving Operation of various types of boats, and/or other watersports activities may be considered Obtain or maintain certifications such as first aid, CPR; local, state, or federal boat operation courses Participated in college-level programs related to water/marine study, research, boat operations, or law enforcement, including environmental law desired Knowledge of what is required to equip persons and small boats for safe water travel Alternative to above, may be two years of experience teaching water safety  JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally. JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation  

Do you have a passion for training, seeing people grow in their understanding and application of lessons learned? Do you have organizational and management skills that can be applied to an aviation training environment? Our goal is to equip and send well-trained aviation personnel around the world where they can provide aviation transportation in support of Bible translation. Positions in the US and Overseas Brief Description Provide oversight, management, and leadership of both the maintenance training and flight training departments.   Responsibilities Lead and direct a staff of professional aviation maintenance and flight instructors Conduct workforce planning that ensures adequate instructor numbers in all disciplines Oversee the coordination and development of initial and recurrent training curriculum Ensure that the technical evaluation and screening process of JAARS aviation personnel is adequate and effective Oversee the JAARS Prefield Orientation course Ensure recurrent training is effective and meets desired goals Provide input into aircraft fleet makeup and equipment used in training 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 Skills Management and leadership skills Communication skills Education and Experience An Associates or Bachelor’s degree Some experience desired in providing training or educational programs Leadership experience in aviation a plus   JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally. JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.   JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training.   JAARS Core Values Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation