Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.700 Position Summary          Maintaining a safe and efficient airport environment is essential to the success of JAARS Aviation. The JAARS Townsend airport encompasses four different runways and several helipads which are used both to train future aviators, and to conduct other JAARS related business. As an Airport Manager, your role is crucial to the success of JAARS and the support of Bible Translation around the world.   The position is for a staff person volunteering or raising support to serve 30 to 40 hours per week.   Position Responsibilities              Provide oversight of the runway and helipad environment, ensuing proper ground maintenance of clearways and overruns Maintain security fences, gates, wind indicators, airport markings, and signage Manage the ramps and aircraft tie-down areas, including the contractual agreements with permanent resident aircraft...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         0.500 Position Summary           The Podcast Recording Support Technician is a key contributor to the operational excellence and success of the Engagement Division's Church and Community Relations team. This role will act as the technical authority in generating micro-podcasts for our Speeding The Word radio programming heard on nearly 100 radio stations. Position Responsibilities               Provide interview recording support ensuring the audio quality of the content Edit podcast programs, designate the content order sequence and upload the content to the appropriate software applications Ensure high audio quality levels in the recorded content Operate, maintain and troubleshoot the audio equipment and devices required to record the podcast content Collaborate with the Director of Church and Community Relations Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk with...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Responsible for scheduling and coordinating light airplane flights in and out of an operational center. Coordinating a flight schedule that includes the sometimes conflicting demands of flight training, transportation flights and public relations flights while projecting and planning for maintenance requirements. Requires not only organization, but good communications skills and tact to keep everyone working together in the common goal of speeding Bible translation through the use of aviation. Position Responsibilities               Develop and maintain recordkeeping system for daily flights Schedule flights and communicate departure/arrival times in consultation with pilot(s), administration and members Calculate loads and inform pilot of member's requirements Discuss flight priorities with administration, pilots and members Assist pilots...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          We are looking for a multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude.  The candidate should be able to process all applications for any volunteers who desire to go on our trips, providing polite and professional assistance.  The candidate should also be able to handle other related paperwork for each trip. Position Responsibilities              Handle office tasks, such as filing, processing applications, and generating reports Screening applications, providing background checks, keeping good records Mailing or emailing pertinent information to all volunteers Producing trip packets for the team leaders. Use computers to create reports and conduct research. Must be able to work in Google Docs. Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, email, and mail. Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Support the facility maintenance needs of the hangar.   The position is for staff person consistently volunteering or raising long-term support to serve 20 to 40 hours per week. Position Responsibilities              Maintain facility and shop equipment, including air compressors Perform daily, weekly, and monthly service checks on equipment Monitor waste oil, and monitor fuel for hangar heating system Support the JAARS Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Report activities, problems, challenges, plans and needs to the Aviation Maintenance Manager Participate in special projects as requested by Aviation Maintenance Manager Participate in and/or lead meetings as required Plan and maintain personal and professional development as agreed on with the Aviation Maintenance Manager Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Become part of the JAARS team that makes Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. It takes many hands and a team effort to accomplish the task. Your skilled position will free others to use their skills to help further Bible translation, too. Manage and maintain the greenhouse, grow and nurture quality flowers and plants. This is a 20 hour per week (depending on the season) position for a volunteer or career staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities              Order seeds, root cuttings, soil in October/November; Start early seeds by early planning years Maintain constant awareness of greenhouse temperature, ventilation, heat, and water needs Observe transplant period for various flowers and plants; Apply pesticides, fungicides, and growth...

Target Staff Type           Paid Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        1.000 Position Summary          JAARS, one of the largest campus properties in Waxhaw, is actively seeking an innovative and dynamic HVAC and Appliance Services Manager. The successful candidate will deliver all aspects of service and support to our campus HVAC, chillers, heat pumps, furnaces, boiler systems, and appliances, including efficient installation, inspection, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair solutions.   Position Responsibilities              Collaborate with Facilities Director to plan, track, and complete critical current and future HVAC projects, and deliver these large-scale projects to time and budget expectations Consistently apply repair and preventative maintenance solutions to conserve budget resources and maximize current equipment usage; actively seek to maximize equipment capital value, and manage cost containment and reductions measures; recommend...

Target Staff Type            Volunteer/Supported Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE        0.500 Position Summary          A Regional Partner Relations Representative will build relationships with donors, especially key donors, to broaden their vision and encourage their greater involvement with JAARS in support of Bible translation. Reps will contact individuals by telephone, in writing, or through a personal visit to thank them for financial support, as well as encouraging additional or new financial partnerships. Position Responsibilities              Build relationships with JAARS financial partners through regular personal contacts with an emphasis on major donors. Call, write, and visit donors to express appreciation for their financial gifts Present opportunities to the donors for their involvement Maintain biographical and interest information to assist in developing relationships and to better match donors with project funding needs. Stay up to...

Staff Type  Volunteer, or staff who raises support Summary Do you like to bring glory to God by using the skills He has given you in a specific trade? Do you have well-rounded maintenance experience that enables you to perform a variety of tasks to maintain buildings and equipment? JAARS needs skilled workers to help us maintain our various facilities and equipment on center so that we can continue to make Bible translation and language development possible. Could you become part of the team? This is a 40 hour per week position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support. Responsibilities Perform a variety of skilled maintenance work requiring knowledge and experience in one or more skilled trades Install various items and/or system components of a complex nature Maintain facilities, tools, and equipment in safe, comfortable, and operating condition Inspect and perform preventative maintenance and routine repairs on machines, equipment, or...

Staff Type              Volunteer, or staff who raises support Work Location   JAARS, Waxhaw, North Carolina FTE          Full time Position Summary            Help maintain and repair the JAARS operations vehicles and possibly staff vehicles. In this position, you are helping JAARS make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth.  Position Responsibilities               Examine and diagnose vehicle problems, discuss nature or extent of malfunction with supervisor to determine best possible solution, then reassemble to manufacturer's specifications Plan work procedure, using technical manuals, electronic scanners, and experience, disassemble vehicle using hand tools to repair as needed Place vehicle on ramps or hydraulic lift to gain access to mechanical components Examine parts for wear or defects, diagnosing whether reconditioning or replacement is necessary to ensure reliable, safe...

Staff Type              Volunteer, or staff who raises support Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw, NC or Remote FTE          1.000 Position Summary            One of our greatest needs in missionary aviation today is aircraft mechanics. Providing aviation services as a transportation solution for missions directly impacts the spread of the gospel around the world. As an aircraft mechanic you will ensure aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition and available for dispatch, meeting the demands of busy mission flight schedules.   Position Responsibilities                Perform routine scheduled maintenance and inspections Respond to unscheduled maintenance needs Perform aircraft maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations Comply with JAARS Repair Station maintenance practices and procedures Participate in the JAARS continuing maintenance training programs Maintain a professional knowledge base of acceptable manufacturers’ practices and...

Staff Type              Self Supported/Volunteer Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE          1.000 Position Summary            JAARS Health Services exists to provide medical care and related lab and pharmacy services to the missionary, volunteer and paid staff of Wycliffe, SIL, JAARS and their partner organizations for prevention and treatment of illness. The position of Director exists to facilitate the smooth and proper functioning of the clinic. This role includes the oversight of the administrative staff, medical director, laboratory supervisor and medical support staff. Patient care is under the authority and responsibility of the medical director who is medically and legally qualified for this oversight. This position could start as Assistant Director of Health Services, and expand over time. Position Responsibilities                Ensure adequate staffing with qualified persons for all positions Confirm income and expenses are recorded in a timely manner...

Staff Type           Volunteer, or staff who raises support Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw, NC FTE          1.000 Position Summary            Provide leadership and supervision for JAARS Sea Freight Shipping office in Waxhaw, North Carolina. This job provides a vital service for our worldwide operations. The Sea Freight Shipping department 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. Position Responsibilities                Advise, communicate and collaborate with members, other JAARS departments, field offices, shipping agencies and trucking companies via phone, email, text and documents about shipping, including rates, process and other information Export Process vendor drop-shipments, repack and label goods, build and pack...

Target Staff Type              Supported/Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE          1.000 Position Summary            Play a vital role in Bible translation by ensuring our Communications projects run smoothly, on time and within budget. Working closely with the Director of Communications, you will review and prioritize project requests, schedule based on team capacity and shepherd each project through to completion—communicating and collaborating with all creative staff and other stakeholders throughout the process. Position Responsibilities                ·         Develop a project intake process, creative briefs, task management system and other tools to ensure a smooth and efficient project process ·         Review, prioritize, schedule, shepherd and evaluate a wide variety of communications projects such as print pieces, web updates and videos, working closely with the Director of Communications ·         Serve as the primary point of...

Target Staff Type              Supported/Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE          1.000 Position Summary            To foster and encourage spiritual vitality and development across the entire JAARS community.   Position Responsibilities                ·         Develop and implement prayer and spiritual development strategies across the JAARS campus ·         Guide and equip JAARS Center staff to pray regularly for all nations and all language communities by name ·         Encourage and promote various prayer groups on campus ·         Ensure spiritual and emotional support to the staff reporting to you (i.e. Chaplains, LimboLinks, Widows Network) ·         Schedule, organize and execute various spiritually focused days (e.g. World Day of Prayer, Scripture Celebration, Spiritual Vitality Days) ·         Serve as an active member of the JAARS leadership team ·         Work well with other leaders at JAARS   Position...

Target Staff Type              Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE          1.000 Position Summary            Assist the Multi-Generational Engagement (MGE) Director with implementation and development of initiatives to engage demographically diverse audiences in the task of supporting Bible translation. Position Responsibilities                ·         Manage registrations and onboarding of program participants ·         Assist in the development and implementation of new, as well as current multi-generational programs, including, but not limited to: CrossVenture and Passport to Missions ·         Assist with program messaging, promotion and growth ·         Communicate with volunteers for program staff ·         Facilitate programs for participants 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...

Target Staff Type              Supported/Volunteer Work Location    Remote-Overseas FTE          1.000 Position Summary            JAARS Transportation is recruiting qualified individuals or couples to join a team of surveyors whose job it will be to conduct Transportation Needs Assessments (TNAs) in various parts of the world. Position Responsibilities                ·         Conduct a TNA survey (usually in teams of two) in the location requested and in accordance with the instructions and training provided ·         Keep detailed records of activities while conducting surveys ·         Deliver a report containing the findings to the Vice President of Transportation Services at JAARS ·         Represent JAARS Transportation Services as an ambassador 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 ·...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        1.000 Position Summary          Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports.  Completes general ledger account reconciliations on a monthly basis and bank account reconciliations. Ensures compliance to GAAP and FASB requirements and assists in the auditing process as requested by the CFO or the Director of Accounting. Position Responsibilities             Provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing reports Prepare budget templates and reports Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information Document financial transactions by entering account information Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents Maintain financial...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        1.000 Position Summary          Training requires significant administrative and logistical support. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of tasks in support of Bible translation. Position Responsibilities              Serve as Administrative Assistant to the Learning and Development (L&D) Associate Director and the L&D Director Complete other tasks as needed to accomplish L&D's mission and goals Handle many department processes which could include some or all of the following: organize videos and photos, process emails, update calendars, update training manuals, type documents, update L&D website, keep the office clean and organized Coordinate logistics for L&D training events which could include, but is not limited to, processing room/food reservations, purchasing meal tickets, printing documents and packing/unpacking training...

Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer Work Location JAARS Waxhaw FTE 1.000 Position Summary The JAARS Land Transportation Department offers a 4WD safety and recovery course, along with a motorcycle off-road basic skills and maintenance course for those preparing to go overseas and for nationals in overseas locations. We also maintain our own off-road training course that offers students practical application here on the campus. The instructor will conduct the motorcycle and 4WD training courses in accordance with approved curricula at JAARS, overseas branches, area locations and will possibly assist branch mechanics with vehicle or motorcycle repairs. Position Responsibilities Instruct students at JAARS and overseas in maintenance, safety and operation of vehicles and motorcycles Present a real-world perspective by providing hands-on vehicle training while teaching safe driving techniques Flexible in work hours and availability due to when courses are offered...