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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          The JAARS Health Clinic could use you. You can provide medical services for JAARS and furloughing staff. We also provide 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 places on earth. 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 Order or perform relevant tests, analyses and X-rays Administer or prescribe treatments, drugs, inoculations and vaccinations Make recommendations for consultation with medical specialists based on evaluation of medical condition and history Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal...

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 :  A volunteer is self-funded, covering his or her own living,                                                                   health,  travel expenses                                           Supported : Staff are given funds by their ministry partners,                                                                                churches or individuals through another organization.   Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Help maintain the grounds of JAARS commercial and residential property and become part of the JAARS team that makes Bible translation and language development possible in the most remote 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.  Position Responsibilities            Use equipment that can include commercial zero turn mowers, string...

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            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        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...