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We are looking for Christian minded individuals who are wanting to learn a great trade while enjoying the fellowship with men who are wanting to learn more about our God. Must have a vehicle, tools to accomplish the task and the willingness to learn. We prefer if you have an aptitude for trim carpentry, drywall and painting. Compensation is based on experience and attitude.  

Full-time or part-time, a project leader will help to reduce poverty in the Columbus, Ohio, inner city.  A project leader will plan and perform work to build new or rebuild blighted inner city residences, helping to transform a neighborhood and young adult lives.  The construction serves as a training process for young at-risk adults (17-25 years of age) coming from poverty, preparing them to launch careers in the building trades.  Disciplining, mentoring, teaching, and building personal relationships to help young adults live with God's perspective of work, man's origin, purpose, and destiny are all parts of this role. Successful candidates are Christians who enjoy evangelism and teaching, have at least a five year background and skills in construction disciplines such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical wiring, or heating and air conditioning, plus have some project management experience. Previous work with inner-city youth would be very helpful.

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        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...

JAARS is in need of 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 1.0 FTE (40 hrs.) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US  Brief Description Maintain, inspect, repair, and perform skilled maintenance service on facilities and grounds. 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 routine repairs on machines, equipment, or structures Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities Diagnose and resolve facility operational and/or safety concerns Test and/or troubleshoot to...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Maintain and repair appliance, mechanical, and HVAC equipment at JAARS. Join the Facilities team that strives to maintain the offices and housing on center. Maintain and repair appliance, mechanical and HVAC equipment. You will have a chance to work on a variety of projects that all help to make Bible translation possible.   For a full time (40 hrs.) volunteer or a staff person who raises support   Position Responsibilities               Conduct planned maintenance of equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations Inspect and perform routine repairs and adjustments on units such as pumps, generators, compressors, air conditioning units and major appliances Diagnose malfunctions of equipment using gauges, meters or other test equipment and use experience and technical manuals to plan repairs Check electrical wiring,...