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Target Staff Type    Supported Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE    0.500 Position Summary The Engagement Coordinator will seek to promote Refuge 139 trips through various avenues. These trips provide tailor made VBS-style programs for missionary kids (MKs) living overseas while their parents are in important meetings.  Position Responsibilities ·         Promote Refuge 139 in local churches. ·         Maintain the JAARS Refuge 139 website, and interface with service provider for stability and security. ·         Maintain applications and associated forms, reports, and sheets. ·         Keep the Refuge 139 name on the Wycliffe USA website and in Wycliffe USA publications. ·         Maintain the Refuge 139 prayer updates, newsletter, and Facebook account. ·         Maintain flyers and other promotional materials. ·         Maintain and categorize all Refuge 139 pictures and videos. ·         Act as a backup for child safety. Position...

Writer Do you enjoy writing true stories? Are you able to tell a story in many different ways and formats? Would you like to motivate others to help make Bible translation possible , even in the most remote places on earth? Our writing team tells the exciting and varied story of JAARS through blog posts, web pages, social media, print publications, letters, brochures, flyers, and more. As part of the team, you’ll get to hear how God is working all over the world—and then get creative about sharing those stories with others. Your work schedule may be flexible, depending on workflow and turnaround time. Make an impact in people’s lives as you communicate the life-changing work of giving people God’s Word. Brief Description Write engaging stories and promotional materials in a variety of formats that share how JAARS works to support Bible translation. For a full-time volunteer or a non-paid, staff person who raises support Available at least 10 hours a week Must...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.200 Position Summary          We serve those who serve on the JAARS campus, as well as providing medical support to those overseas. As a community service, we also offer immunizations for church teams going abroad. JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. Come be part of the team providing health care services to patients under the oversight of our physician. For a 0.2 to 1.0 FTE (8–40 hrs.) volunteer or a staff person who raises support Position Responsibilities             Perform patient medical exams Gather the patient’s health history and report on results of physical exam Order or perform relevant tests, analyses and X-rays Diagnose and treat medical diseases, infections, conditions Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, suturing and wound care; manage...

Target Staff Type    Supported/Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE    0.500 Position Summary Greet and welcome visitors and staff and provide general administrative support for the Aviation department. This is a 20 to 40 hour per week position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities Ensure that visitors and callers to the Aviation department are greeted and directed to the appropriate person Track personnel “In & Out of Office” in order to take messages for absent personnel Provide administrative support as requested Monitor the coffee stations to keep them replenished 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 Excellent organization and communication skills with all levels of staff; a flexible,...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500  Multiple positions for 20–40 hours per week position. Position Summary          Consider being a part of our maintenance team caring for the facilities and equipment at JAARS—so we can help make Bible translation and language development possible.   For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities             Perform basic tasks and preventative maintenance Apply basic fixes and repairs to machines, equipment, systems, and structures Conduct routine inspections and troubleshoot equipment and systems Check electrical wiring to identify issues Collaborate with workers and other professionals on projects Report issues found to the maintenance manager Complete and record job tickets daily Be reliable, with a keen eye for detail Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.200 Position Summary          JAARS Health Services exists to serve US-based and furloughing missionaries and staff with a variety of medical services as God provides the needed health care professionals. JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. Be part of the team that provides health care services to our patients. For 8 or more hours, for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.  Position Responsibilities            Document and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions Record patients’ medical information and vital signs Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments Respond to inquiries, concerns and complaints from patients and their parents or guardians Track and maintain medical supply inventory, along with other staff members Provide...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.200 Position Summary          The JAARS Health Clinic could use you. We serve those who serve on the JAARS campus, as well as providing medical support to those overseas. As a community service, we also offer immunizations for church teams going abroad. JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. Be part of the team providing health care services to patients under the oversight of our clinic physician. For a 0.2 to 1.0 FTE (8–40 hrs.) volunteer or a staff person who raises support Position Responsibilities             Perform patient medical exams Gather the patient’s health history and report on results of physical exam Order or perform relevant tests, analyses and X-rays Diagnose and treat medical diseases, infections, conditions Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections,...

Target Staff Type            Volunteer  or                                             Supported : a staff person who raises their own financial support Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Help to provide a safe, developmentally-appropriate and nurturing environment for two-year-olds. We have a place for you to serve and love our two-year-olds and their parents at our missionary kid (MK) station. Position Responsibilities              Plan for the development of the whole child by choosing activities in all areas—social, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual Prepare daily/weekly lesson plans that are both flexible and consistent; plan opportunities to test ideas and practice new skills Enable a positive learning environment by creative use of all available resources and prepare additional materials when needed; update bulletin boards as needed Recognize and teach for each individual child’s needs and parents’ goals;...

Target Staff Type            Volunteer                                                                                       Supported: a staff person who raises their own financial support Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500    For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Position Summary          Here is your chance to impart love and care to the missionary children who live temporarily or permanently at JAARS. Be a part of a child’s early life. Don’t miss out on showing Christ’s love to these children and their parents. Provide a safe, developmentally appropriate and nurturing environment for two to eighteen month old children. This is a 20-hour-per-week position Position Responsibilities              Plan for the development of the whole child by choosing activities in all areas—social, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual Enable a positive learning environment by creative use of all available resources; plan opportunities to test...

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          As a member of the Guest Services team, the receptionist is responsible for providing a warm welcome to visitors, directing guests and staff, and helping individuals connect with the right person or department. Position Responsibilities             Welcome guests and staff in a pleasant and friendly manner Help individuals know where to find the person/help they need Pursue answers to questions for guests and staff Respond to inquiries in an efficient and timely manner Maintain security by following procedures and issuing visitor badges Answer the phone in a professional and courteous manner   Position Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Warm and personable conversationalist with the ability to build relationships Comfortable meeting people Takes initiative Ability to multitask Competent computer user...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.750 Position Summary          Are you gifted in multi-tasking? In organization? Are you friendly and welcoming? Have you scheduled appointments, and handled and reconciled financial transactions? JAARS Health Services has a critical need for help at our front desk reception area. We serve the JAARS Center staff, furloughing missionaries, and immunizations for the church community. Position Responsibilities             Follow procedures to open and close office and waiting room areas, and maintain them in an orderly condition Answer phones, greet, and process patients Maintain patient appointment book, prepare patient charge sheets, and make referrals Process and report credit card transactions, prepare and submit member charges Perform daily cash report, petty cash, and deposit procedures Complete daily sign-in sheets statistical report Position Requirements...