34 jobs found

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer 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 Vision 2025. 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 date...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer 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...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary            As an Aviation Office Manager / Administrative Assistant you will be filling a critical role in the daily functions and task of running a smooth and efficient Mission Aviation business.  Managers need skilled personnel standing in the gaps to help cover many of the daily tasks and functions that, if not otherwise cared for by you, would cause them to be excessively overburdened and cause huge inefficiencies and loss of production. These administratively skilled personnel are key to our success.   This is a 20 to 40 hour per week position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities              Help with various scheduling tasks Plan and organize a wide range of department activities Help draft and send correspondence Work in and maintain department databases Be available to interact with public...

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...

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 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 with the Lord Jesus that includes your...

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          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        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...

Target Staff Type             Supported Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE         0.500 Position Summary           Wycliffe missionaries live all over the world serving the needs of Bible-less people. In order for them to do their work effectively these missionaries need to have area meetings, training and most importantly an opportunity for personal spiritual refreshment. The major obstacle for all the adults to fully participate in these meetings is, who is going to take care of the kids? Refuge 139 responded to this need by creating a high quality, VBS-type program catering to the specific needs of missionary kids. We are looking for someone to join our team and lead several trips a year. Position Responsibilities               Make sure there is an adequate number of team members to help run a Refuge 139 program Responsible for determining all team members are fully vetted Ensure team members of the teams have been trained Ensure that all...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Welcome visitors and provide administrative support to the HR department. Position Responsibilities               Basic receptionist duties Ensure that visitors and callers to the HR Department are greeted and directed to the appropriate person in HR for support or guidance Provide administrative support to HR Recruiters in recruiting strategies and tactics, and to the department, as needed Learn and oversee the required on-boarding paperwork and procedures for new staff, which may include issuance of ID and facility access badges Establish and maintain legally-sound job files for all recruitment activity, ensuring that all HR files are properly maintained and expunged as required 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...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           JAARS Land Transportation Department provides off-road skills and safety training for 4WD vehicles and motorcycles here at JAARS, and also overseas for nationals. The department also provides management and maintenance to the vehicles that JAARS uses in their day-to-day operations around the center. The Admin Assistant is a vital part of the team that helps maintain our records, as well as helps with communications. Provide administrative support for Land Transportation activities here and abroad. This could possibly be a part-time position.    Position Responsibilities              Greet visitors, and maintain polite and professional communication via phone, email, and mail Keep records, maintain inventory, track maintenance schedules Handle office tasks, such as filing, generating reports, and reordering supplies Maintain an...

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...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        1.000 Position Summary          The Assistant Museum Manager assists the Museum Manager in operating the Museum of the Alphabet and the Mexico-Cardenas Museum. The Assistant Museum Manager reports to the Museum Manager/Curator. This is a full-time volunteer position or a staff person who raises their own support. Please submit resumes and inquiries to HR_Director@jaars.org . Position Responsibilities             Communicates about JAARS history, mission and work Guides museum tours and monitors tour schedule Assists with supervising and training staff Maintains the inventory of museum collections  Coordinates programs and events Collaborates in updating current exhibits and in planning, designing and constructing new exhibits Performs any other tasks as needed   Position Requirements Demonstrates a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that...

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 Third Culture Kid Care and Education (TC&E) Fellow will work closely with the Director of TC&E and the departments that report to her...

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...