7 Missionary jobs

Responsibilities: Commitment to the BlueSky Vision: Purpose, Mission, and Core Values Develop BlueSky’s brand recognition and presence in Kenya Work with program leaders to create annual strategic plans, including operating budgets Provide leadership in areas of staff development, both professionally and spiritually Ensure best practices in finance, human resources, and operations Budget oversight and accountability Work directly with the BlueSky Global Executive Director to shape overall ministry strategy and culture Identify best practices and implement new methods to increase efficiency Increase profitability of BSA and Camp Recognize and pursue new opportunities for BlueSky impact within Kenya Serve on the BSK board Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor’s degree Minimum two years senior non-profit management experience preferred Deep personal faith Proven, hands-on management skills Strong organization and communication skills Experience engaging with international cultures Transparent and high integrity leadership Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively Can identify issues and solve problems with energy, teamwork, and a positive approach Preferred: International work experience Support Raising: All BlueSky ministry staff raise full financial support to serve. Support amount will be determined based on individual need and family situation.

Use your commercial HVAC skills to support Bible translation through installing, upgrading, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems at the JAARS Center. Your involvement will provide the services to keep our staff in comfortable working conditions, so that they can provide the technical and logistical support that makes translation work possible in the most remote locations. Office, medical, childcare, and housing facilities on the JAARS Center also allow missionaries to receive training, healthcare, and spiritual renewal. Your services will greatly impact their stay here. Brief Description Repair and maintain various heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems for JAARS buildings. For .05 FTE (20 hrs.) volunteer or staff person who raises support  Must be able to work in the US Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance Respond to repair requests on various systems at JAARS Install or assist in the installation of new systems Assist facilities maintenance administration in making recommendations for equipment upgrades Requirements and Experience Desired Experience in servicing commercial HVAC systems Certification in handling refrigerants, such as R-22, R-134a and R-410 Two years of experience in general maintenance work 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

JAARS is experiencing and responding to tremendous growth opportunities locally and globally in support of Bible translation. We are blessed with a strong balance sheet and no debt, along with significant operational and strategic financial reserves. As a result, we are committed to developing a financial architecture that will be implemented in a new enterprise resource planning system. You will provide critical support in handling funds and accounts with accuracy and integrity. Could you be part of this dynamic team of finance professionals reporting to the Director of Accounting (DA)?  For part-time volunteer or staff person who raises support Must be a US citizen or green card holder to apply Description Perform the procedures and processes necessary for the preparation of financial statements conforming to generally accepted accounting principles. Responsibilities Verify the checking account statement with check activity; research and resolve any gaps, ensuring that activity reconciles with spreadsheet Calculate, pay, record, and file JAARS total NC sales and use tax payments and refund claims, as authorized by DA or CFO, resulting in timely payments and recordings Track, analyze, resolve discrepancies, reconcile, and record travel expenses between traveler and cashier, resulting in timely payments and accurately recorded transactions Assist department heads in preparation of budget analysis and necessary entries in a collaborative, effective manner Cross-train and be able to share in the work of various department positions Assist data entry personnel with proof reading Maintain and keep up-to-date tasks, responsibilities, and processes of the Staff Accountant function Complete other tasks as assigned Requirements Three to five years of experience as an accountant 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 and demonstrate the Vision, Mission, and JAARS Core Values Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with a keen focus on timely fulfillment of job accountabilities Highly organized and timely with excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills Experience with a financial accounting system and creating financial reports Previous experience in a non-profit organization or willingness to learn the nonprofit sector is preferred 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  

Are you one who likes problem solving, testing, troubleshooting and repairing avionics equipment? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy keeping up on the latest innovative avionics solutions, equipment, and alerts? Be part of the team who makes Bible translation and language development possible in the most remote and difficult places on earth by keeping mission aircraft communications and navigation systems airworthy! Brief Description Install, inspect, service, and repair avionics equipment in a variety of general aviation aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations and industry standards.  For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US for USA positions, but not for other countries Spiritual Requirements 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 or the country presiding in, and help us live them effectively Technical Requirements   An Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Airframe, Electrical, Instrument, or Radio, or an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or certification from other industry recognized organizations such as, but not limited to, International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) or National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) Minimum two years’ experience in this domain 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