24 jobs found

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE        1.000 Position Summary          Capture compelling images that convey the work and impact of JAARS in multiple contexts Position Responsibilities             Photograph people, events, scenes and other subject matter using digital cameras Manage the JAARS digital photo library Design and plan photographic sequences for effective presentation. Work in collaboration with the editorial team in identifying and shooting images that illustrate editorial story lines 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 Demonstrated skill and experience in journalistic photography (people, events, environments) Excellent visual, written and verbal communicator Ability to work well on...

JAARS is 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 that ships to and receives from final destinations in USA and abroad by land, sea and 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. Advise Wycliffe members, field offices and partner organizations on how to export/import purchased goods and/or personal effects in the most economical way. Communicate with members and field offices by phone, email and text about shipping...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           The purchasing associate will research, purchase supplies, fulfill orders, and provide quotes on various genres of items for JAARS use and overseas requests. There are two positions available. Position Responsibilities               Research, evaluate, and collaborate with the purchasing manager on purchases Fulfill internal and external orders for various customers as assigned Provide price quotes when requested, before purchasing Maintain a courteous working relationship with customers and vendors Work with vendors on returns and credits Answer customer and/or vendor questions about orders Maintain records of purchase transactions and delivery arrival information 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...

Summary:   Responsible for implementing infant and preschool program goals and objectives and maintain a positive and professional attitude towards parents/guardians, staff, children, and community by performing the following duties. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Assures accuracy and review of meal counts, attendance, parent/guardian sign-in sheets, and absence notes. Break and cover for teacher absences to ensure all classrooms are in ratio. Conduct daily licensing walk-thru, weekly and monthly audits. Prepares weekly and monthly status reports. Maintains current health files and immunization records, staff files, and documentation of benefits. Conducts fire drills monthly. Assures staff is competent, caring, and qualified to work with designated age groups. Conducts regular staff meetings. Establishes communication system and development of teamwork. Identifies and evaluates children's needs. Conducts...

Videographer/Photographer Consider joining the creative services team as a supported missionary or volunteer staff serving a minimum of 100 hours per month to help make Bible translation and language development possible in some of the most remote places on earth. Imagine your work impacting lives for eternity. Share your resume plus portfolio and/or work products to be considered. Description Produce high quality photography, video and animation materials for JAARS and staff needs. For full or part-time volunteer or staff person who raises support  Able to work in the US Responsibilities Provide photography and video production services for organization functions including, but not limited to, corporate promotional materials, personal videos, special events, training sessions, etc. in studio or in the field Work in collaboration with communication team or client’s script to produce high quality photography, video and animation materials Work to meet...

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...

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 Multi-Generational Engagement (MGE) Fellow will help implement the MGE team’s current programs from beginning to end, from event development...

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 Museum Programs Fellow will serve alongside the Museum team to support the day-to-day operations, programs, and events of the museum. JAARS...

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...

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...

Are you skilled in a variety of maintenance trade areas and do you enjoy leading teams to accomplish projects? If so, JAARS is seeking a full-time Maintenance Supervisor to lead our Maintenance department on a 500+ acre campus with over 60 buildings. This position is available for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support. The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise a maintenance team and perform maintenance work to ensure JAARS operations continue to run smoothly and safely. This will include ensuring proper equipment is used, appropriate safety procedures are followed, and needed resources and supplies are available. This is a 1.0 FTE (40 hrs.) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US  Responsibilities Supervise a team of maintenance technicians Perform maintenance around the JAARS campus Schedule and assign work orders and job duties and monitor performance to specified standards Provide documentation,...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           The Director of Human Resources is responsible for providing leadership for all HR Operations on the JAARS Center. This includes HR workforce planning, recruitment, screening and processing, on-boarding and off-boarding, performance management, policy review and compliance, and staff relations. Position Responsibilities               Design, implement, and measure the effectiveness of HR staffing services on the center Aid in monitoring the effectiveness of current HR processes and propose needed changes and additions Ensure organizational and regulatory HR compliance. Ensure the accuracy of the HR Information System. Handle staff relations matters in accordance with the Staff Handbook. Assist managers in successfully supervising their staff. Manage the HR department budget and staff. Serve on the JAARS Leadership Team Position...

Do you have a passion for missions and getting others involved in Kingdom work? Do you enjoy working with multiple age groups in God’s outdoor creation? Become a part of impacting lives! As a CrossVenture team member, create, and lead programs that engage teens and adults in purposeful, well-planned activities as they grow spiritually and discover opportunities to serve. You’ll guide attendees as they live in primitive conditions in our “Woods” area, as they experience how aircraft, boats, and media are used to support Bible translation. It’s fun, engaging, and memorable. Brief Description Assist the Multi-Generational Engagement (MGE) Director with development and implementation of initiatives to engage demographically diverse audiences in the task of Bible translation. For a full-time volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in US Responsibilities Assist in the development and implementation of new multi-generational programs...

We are looking for a person to serve as an IT System Administrator. We are a faith-based nonprofit organization who for more than 35 years has pioneered the use of technology to speed translation and meet the technology needs of translators and support personnel. We provide a wide range of services such as: Network infrastructure and server administration Solutions for satellite and radio communications Creative power solutions Enterprise web applications If you believe, as we do, that all languages are of value, form an integral part of peoples’ identity and have the potential to serve them in a rapidly changing world, then you can be part of a team serving minority language communities worldwide. For full-time volunteer or staff who raise their support Must be a US citizen or green card holder to apply Position Responsibilities Provide networking assistance to users, including help with network connections and passwords Install, link, and maintain...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        1.000 Position Summary          Help others gain a vision for missions and become further engaged with JAARS through managing the logistical, project, and program details required for a successful week of service. The position will use your relational and organizational strengths as you work with a wide variety of people and departments, managing the fluid nuances of hosting a new team of people each week. Position Responsibilities             There is no typical day in the life of the Mission Teams Manager, however a typical week may include: Direct, serve, and support arriving teams, tending to needs throughout the week Respond to inquiries and process new applications Coordinate team housing and project arrangements for scheduled teams Participate with team at Facilities devotion Monday and Friday Work with team host to coordinate two meals, speakers and Friday...

We are looking for a Senior Editor who can effectively lead our team of writers in creating compelling content to share the story of JAARS—and motivate others to join in this important ministry. Do you have a strong background in nonprofit communications or storytelling? Do you like to strategize, plan, and organize? Are you an effective editor and coach? If so, consider this role, where you could make an eternal difference! Brief Description Lead the editorial team in creating compelling content for a variety of print and digital channels. For a full-time volunteer or a non-paid, staff person who raises support Must have a permit to work in the US Responsibilities Lead a team of writers and editors in creating compelling content for a variety of applications, including our website, social media, email newsletters, and print publications Refine and manage an editorial style guide, ensuring consistency in JAARS communications Manage the editorial calendar...

Do you have a flair for expressing the strength and impact of your vision in words? Do you want to impact lives for eternity using your skills? Use that ability to write grants expressing the significance of JAARS ministry through your articulate writing. Support the Partnership Ministries Director by writing grant proposals, proofing, and researching. You will help make Bible translation and language development possible, in the most remote and difficult places on earth! Brief Description Research, write, apply for and maintain records of grant proposals. This is a 0.5 FTE (20 hrs.) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US Responsibilities Generate proposals and grant applications with supporting documents Follow foundation's guidelines for each proposal Write creative solutions by translating concepts and information into images Keep calendar updated with deadline dates Maintain records to...

Are you inspired by the idea of getting God’s word to the 600 million people who still have little-to-no Scripture in the language they understand best? Does the idea of getting up in the morning and using your creative and technical skills to support such a task put a smile on your face? If so, we’d like to talk. You? You’re that rare person with a passion for God’s mission here on earth, a well-developed but always-learning engagement with digital communications (i.e. you get websites, social media, digital publishing, responsive design…), excellent writing skills, collaboration instincts, and a self-starter/hands-on mentality. If that IS you, take a look at the job description … and let us know if you’d like to explore the opportunity to do what you love, and what God has gifted you to do, here with JAARS. For a full-time volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US Responsibilities Plan, manage, and/or coordinate the...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Provides financial analysis and recommendations to JAARS management.  Works with leaders across the organization to develop reporting, dashboards and Key Performance Indicators to improve decision making.  Assists with implementing new financial software to transform operations at JAARS.  Reports directly to the CFO and interacts with the Senior Leadership Team. Position Responsibilities               Perform analysis with information from financial systems using trends, statistics, incremental margin analysis, variance to budget, financial ratios, and other tools to make recommendations to management Collaborate with management to gather information, develop assumptions, and understand high level trends Work with leaders across the organization to improve decision making by developing reports, dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), and...