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TREK is a working Christian Formation gap year program designed for 18 to 24 year olds seeking personal and spiritual growth while working in a seasonal job at Snow Mountain Ranch.  Deadline to apply is July 12, 2019! Program Dates:  August 12, 2019 - May 5, 2020 What do you mean by “employment based”?   As a participant in TREK, you will also be a full-time, paid seasonal employee at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies. You will work a 40-hour work in one of Snow Mountain Ranch’s hospitality and mission focused departments. What is “Christian Formation”?   Christian Formation is the process of being formed into the image of Christ. It is a life-long journey of holistic transformation in Spirit, Mind and Body as one learns to live out the characteristics of Christ in their individuality and community. This is the ultimate goal of TREK; our hope is that when you leave Snow Mountain Ranch, you are closer God and more like Christ than when you arrived. Why do you use the word “experience”?  TREK is meant to be more than a class or course, it is an experience of a variety of interrelated growth opportunities designed to stretch the participant spiritually, mentally and physically all in the context of community. Some of the things you will encounter during the TREK experience are: discussions around the basics of the Christian faith, exploring what it means to be “Christ-like,” engaging the natural environment of Colorado through outdoor adventure (hiking, climbing, camping, etc.), learning to live with others from around the U.S. and the world, working a full-time job, exploring who you are and where you come from, assessing your strengths, etc.   Learn more about TREK on our Gap Program website -  https://jobs.ymcarockies.org/trek-program

JOB SUMMARY:   The JustLead Ministry Director provides Christian youth development and family leadership in a specific church or a faith-based organization (FBO), enabling youth to engage relationally and *comprehensively in faith, learning, and health activities through Emerald Youth Foundation and partnering organizations, so they may enjoy the fullness of God, achieve developmental outcomes, and be prepared for leadership.  The JustLead Ministry Director plans and provides leadership for JustLead and family engagement programs, assists high school participants in their transition to post-secondary experiences, manages young adult relationships, and helps facilitate the congregation to be a strong and active partner in all ministry initiatives. This role will integrate into the life of the neighborhood, institutions, families, and others, helping to facilitate long-term connections and relationships with young people, their families, congregations, other adults, and peers. BENEFITS:   Medical, Dental, Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance paid 100% for employee. Voluntary benefits available for family members Paid Vacation Paid Holidays ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Emerald Youth Foundation is a Christian, urban youth and community ministry in Knoxville, TN serving over 2,000 young people annually. Emerald Youth’s ministry is implemented through a network of more than 18 churches and faith-based organizations to raise up a large number of urban youth who love Jesus Christ and become effective leaders who help renew their communities. PROGRAM SUMMARY:  JustLead is a youth leadership program of EY implemented through a coalition of neighborhood churches and faith-based organizations serving urban youth. The after-school component for elementary, middle, and high school students includes Bible study, tutoring, homework help, health/fitness/nutrition instruction, field trips, service learning opportunities, and job and college readiness activities.

White’s Residential and Family Services JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Houseparent Department: Residential Services Employment Status: Full-time/ Regular/ Non-Exempt Qualifications: A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with White’s mission statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. This person must be 21 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent. The regular Houseparent must function as a positive role model for residents. Reports to: Program Manager Job Summary: Houseparents can help youth learn to function in a home-like setting. By example and teaching, Houseparents can offer; healthy values, a safe and secure structured environment, and opportunities for relationship building. Houseparents will work as a full member of a treatment team for cottage of residents. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Basic Responsibilities • Provide clear consistent cottage rules and daily routines for residents through the use of the phase system. • Supervise student daily tasks/ activities; chores, laundry, homework, meal times, chapel, recreation, athletic games, etc. • Work with treatment team members and general staff to develop, implement, and review residents treatment plans and quarterly reports. • Counsel residents: social skills, interpersonal relationships, personal hygiene, domestic skills, work habits, etc. • Work with families of residents: demonstrate acceptance of families, open and regular communication, and provide counseling when appropriate. • Provide basic first aid for residents and keep necessary records of residents medical needs. • Apply universal precautions procedures when exposed to bodily fluids. • Accompany residents to medical appointments when necessary. • Keep cottage clean and do routine cottage maintenance (report all major maintenance problems). • Provide recreation/activities for residents and walk residents to various campus facilities. • Oversee youth completing their laundry. • Engage in conflict resolution, intervene in crisis situations, and physically restrain residents when necessary. • Perform administrative functions: daily reports, requisitions, clothing records, student checkbooks, etc. • Attend staff meetings, training, review boards, etc. • Prepare meals for cottage as needed. (Sunday night, breakfast daily, and when cafeteria is closed. • Complete other duties as required by the Program Manager. Skill, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability • This position requires a person to work independently. Houseparents must be: organized, at work on time, willing to work additional shifts, and able to take on extra job responsibilities. • This person needs to enjoy working with other staff members and have the ability to get along in a community type environment. • Must have a valid driver’s license. • Must be open to different styles of intervening with residents. • Express a willingness to be involved in training and learning new ways to deal with residents. • Must demonstrate the needed skills to work with residents: relationship building, structured, flexible, communication, assertiveness, genuineness, patience, and composure in crisis situations. • Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality. • Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of White’s Residential and Family Services. Physical Demands of Position • Must be able to be on feet for extended periods of time, do significant walking, and actively supervise cottage recreation. • Able to perform routine cottage maintenance and cleaning, planting flowers, painting, scrubbing floors, etc. • Apply the MindSet physical restraint techniques for residents who are in crisis (expected to meet the requirements of MindSet physical restraints). • Must have energy and stamina to work from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on a regular basis. Working Conditions • Work days will be scheduled on a two week cycle. The 50%/183 day schedule has a 2 week rotating schedule where one week requires 48 hours and the next 64 hours for an average of 56 hours weekly. • Attend work regularly and be on time. • Flexibility in taking days off may be necessary. • Will work holidays as scheduled.

Company:       Breckenridge Village of Tyler Position:          Weekend House Manager Assignment :    Weekend House Manager Reports to :     Associate Program Director - Residential Services Status:              Full-time, Non-exempt Summary:       The House Manager supervises adults with disabilities, using reasonable actions to ensure the safety and well-being of each adult, effectively communicate facility and programmatic behavioral expectations and limitations to adults, and maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures and established state and federal standards and requirements. To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: Essential Functions: Assist each resident toward the achievement of active treatment goals, working both formally and informally to provide active treatment through all activities and interactions as trained and document formal active treatment. Reports serious incidents to Program Director or Administrator on Duty promptly. Assist residents, as needed, with showers, brushing teeth, and other personal hygiene or grooming needs. Prompts and provides training to residents on laundry, cleaning, daily living skills and cooking following established menus. Attends annual and interim staffings which address issues of resident care as available and participates in active treatment planning and implementation for residents. Provides transportation for residents to events and activities or with shopping needs and personal errands following all transportation protocols and training. Communicates promptly with Program Director and QIDP regarding needs and problems of individual residents. Establishes a safe, comfortable, home-like environment for residents and prompts residents in maintain the home. Orients residents to his/her living quarters, daily schedule, and household routines with supervision of residents at all times. Promotes independence and offers choices for each resident Praises and rewards residents’ appropriate behaviors and redirects inappropriate behaviors. Submits work orders for needed repairs and maintenance to Helpdesk in an accurate and timely manner. Follows approved events schedule Ensures safety and supervision of residents while in group activities, giving one-on-one attention to any resident who is stressed, distressed, or in need of special support for a brief interval of time. Advocates for residents’ rights and needs. Works as assigned by the Director of Residential Services. Follows all BVT policies and procedures, as well as state and federal guidelines as required by CMS, HHSC , DFPS, other regulatory agencies Complete all required documentation prior to completion of shift. Meet all pre-determined deadlines required by program supervisor   Measurable Deliverables: Assists each resident toward the achievement of active treatment goals and documents suing agency approved method of documentation. Supports residents in each home during self-administration of medications and insures documentation is accurate. Follows BVT Medical Decision Tree and communicate accordingly Documents resident behaviors on appropriate forms such as Incident and Accident Reports, Behavior Progress Notes, Weekly Progress Notes, or other forms as necessary through Therap. Conducts required fire drills and emergency preparedness drills. Support residents through effective use of positive behavior support plans Complete grocery, household and hygiene supply shopping as requested. Performs and maintains routine checks and documentation to Hot Water Temperature Checks, Water Pressure Checks, Refrigerator Checks, Emergency Lights, Emergency Food and Water Checks, etc. as scheduled. Maintain annual training requirements Maintain a secure campus environment by using proper application of radio communication protocols including responding to all radio calls. Take actions to promote positive interaction between residents and encourage residents to take responsibility in the daily routine of the facility. Model culturally and socially desired behaviors while explaining the behaviors to residents to facilitate learning and replication of the behaviors. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed or requested by position supervisor. Implement BVT safety protocols including evacuating with residents and other staff in case of an emergency. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of resident and program operations. Maintain BVT professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in BCFS employee handbook including demonstrating respect for agency staff, clients, client’s family members and community members and complying with required dress code at all times

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 JAARS HR Recruiters in all recruiting strategies and tactics Be trained on and oversee all of the required onboarding paperwork for new staff, including 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 Provide general administrative support to the JAARS HR Department, as required Requirements A dedicated Christian with a demonstrated ongoing walk with Jesus, along with a commitment and ability to role-model JAARS Values and Policies Excellent organization and communication skills with all levels of staff; a flexible, team-oriented professional with a willingness and readiness to provide administrative support for all recruiting and onboarding aspects of JAARS Internship Program, with a long-term interest in JAARS future recruiting initiatives A proactive, efficient, can-do, goal-oriented work style that can negotiate, yet also quickly adapt to ever-changing HR priorities; comfortable with periodic interruptions based on needs and requests Ability or willingness to learn HR consultation to managers on all aspects of recruitment: position description design, sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation to external hires and JAARS internal transfer invitation process Proven skills and experience in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) Preferred (Not required) – Google email, calendars, forms. Preferred Google Suite, including email, calendars, docs, Drive, forms Knowledge of and stay concurrent with employment law to ensure compliance with JAARS commitment to EEO policies Experience with or willingness to learn JAARS unique Talent Acquisition strategies and goals Note: This is a full-time position for a volunteer, or a staff person who raises support. JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners.  We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.  JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training.  JAARS Core Values Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation  

Director of Residential Services Rawhide   Organization and Mission Rawhide is located in the heart of Wisconsin along the scenic Wolf River. Rawhide is a faith-based, 501(c)(3) recognized charity offering programs for at-risk youth in Wisconsin. Since its founding in 1965, Rawhide has redirected the lives of thousands of youth and has become a recognized leader serving the spiritual and wellness needs of at-risk youth. Rawhide offers a full continuum of programs and services that provide intensive residential services, outpatient mental health services, and prevention-based programs for at-risk youth and their families. Rawhide’s residential, educational, and ancillary services are in a rural setting outside of New London, Wisconsin and sits on 714 acres. Rawhide’s residential program serves more than 100 youth each year (40-50 youth at a time), ages 14-24, who are experiencing moderate to severe behavioral and mental health problems. Housing in a large 4-bedroom house located on campus is available to the Director of Residential Services. Our mission: Being dependent on God, we inspire and equip at-risk youth and families to lead healthy and responsible lives through family-centered care, treatment, and education. Position Summary The Director of Residential Services will provide leadership to the residential care program including staffing, planning, program development/implementation, training, budgeting, and census management. This role will be an important member of the Executive Leadership team while providing direction and oversight to a group of over 45 individuals. The Director is empowered to achieve organizational goals in transforming the residential program to meet changing needs for those youth requiring out-of-home care.  Principal Responsibilities Leadership: Serves as a decisive, credible leader for the residential care program and demonstrates strong administrative and organizational skills. Ability to collaboratively participate with the leadership team in achieving organizational vision, mission, and commonality of purpose. Thought leader and subject matter expert in residential treatment best practices. Strategic Planning : Works effectively and efficiently with the Executive Leadership team to implement organizational strategic plan and track progress toward achieving residential treatment service goals. Collaborates with the Leadership team to identify future strategic initiatives and implement plans toward sustainable growth. Operations: Provides leadership and efficient management to all residential care operations. Develops and implements best practices around trauma-informed client-centric care. Demonstrated ability to develop high performing staff through training, mentoring and support. Assures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements. Program Development: Commitment to deliver high quality residential programs and data driven program evaluation and outcomes. Works with community partners to improve program services. Demonstrates knowledge and expertise in transforming residential treatment program within the larger context of organizational goals. Demonstrates innovative thinking in developing transformative approaches in providing residential services to at risk youth. Financial Management: Experience in nonprofit financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and tracking residential care revenues and expenses. Holds primary responsibility for managing the residential care budget and ensuring sustainable, diverse funding streams. Establishes annual department goals including census management and direct care recruitment and retention. Personnel Management: Responsible for hiring, staff development, and high performance of all house parents and direct care workers. Ensures training programs are implemented for all staff. Develops and promotes a positive residential care culture with all personnel and builds strong teamwork and collaboration. Communication: Assures that Rawhide’s mission and programs are consistently presented in a strong, positive image internally and to the community. Possesses excellent verbal and written skills and communicates well with staff and community partners. Demonstrates hands on leadership and is proactively present to support staff and youth in the program. Must be relational in their approach and possesses strong values, high moral character, and is spiritually mature. Community Partnerships: Builds relationships and networks with placing agencies and develops new referral sources. Understands the mental health community needs and identifies potential opportunities for organizational growth. Professional Qualifications Master’s degree in psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, or related field required. At least 5 years of experience in leadership roles in nonprofit treatment setting and familiarity of the mental health nonprofit community (10+ years strongly preferred). Experience in a faith-based, family-oriented culture. 10+ years of experience managing teams. Experience in working in a fast paced, change oriented environment. Strong administrative and organizational abilities. Demonstrated ability to monitor and sustain sound financial performance. A management style that promotes teamwork, innovation, motivation, and builds consensus. Strong communication skills. Personal Attributes Passionate self-starter, high energy level and highly motivated in carrying out the mission. Effective Interpersonal relationships and transparency with Leadership team and staff. Faith based leader that can balance a sense of ministry for youth with the business demands in a changing organization. Must be mission minded, have strong faith and values. Inspirational leader who is decisive in decision making and creates a positive care culture. Embraces high engagement with direct care staff and developing high performing teams. Personal integrity, strong work ethic, problem-solving attitude, and excellent judgment. Someone who understands the pain these youth and families experience. Comfortable living in a rural environment and enjoys outdoor activities. Compensation Compensation for this position will be competitive based on experience. Application Process To apply for this position, submit cover letter and resume to Doug Zimmerman, The Moran Company.  APPLY NOW   Rawhide is an Equal Opportunity Employer    

Direct Care worker for a Christian Therapeutic Boarding school for girls ages 9-13.  40+ hours a week and includes all housing provided. Equine experience would be a bonus!  Previous experience would be great but not required. Please email resume and references.

Job Title: Houseparents Apply Here : https://jobs.boystown.org/category/houseparent-jobs/197/14281/1   Job Summary:   In a career as Houseparents (also referred to as Family-Teaching Partners), part of giving youth a second chance is exposing them to new experiences. Youth come to the Boys Town Family Home Program for a variety of reasons – family issues, abuse, neglect, abandonment, involvement in the juvenile justice system. You come in by presenting them with opportunities in education and school involvement, giving them their first happy Thanksgiving or teaching them how faith can help them heal. We strive to give Boys Town Kids the fulfilling lives they deserve.   This position can be considered for any of our locations in Washington D.C, Rhode Island, Nebraska, North Florida, Central Florida or Louisiana. **We currently have immediate needs in Omaha, Nebraska, Tallahassee, Florida and Oviedo, Florida.   Responsibilities:   Live on-site in a Boys Town Family Home and provide direct care for 6-8 at-risk youth through creating a safe and loving family-style living environment Provide emotional support utilizing praise, positive feedback, affection and empathy to build ones self-confidence and respect Use rational problem solving techniques to teach youth critical thinking skills, assist with behavioral problems, counsel through personal issues and provide crisis intervention Plan, participate and provide opportunities for individual and family activities that are both educational and entertaining Display and teach parenting, family and relationship skills to youth, legal guardians and caretakers to create family engagement Maintain contact with both internal and external consumers agencies to obtain or provide information regarding youth’s behaviors, strategies and progress Prepare written records for household budgeting, tracking youth progress, reporting incidents/behaviors and document youth medical needs and appointments Teach and role model Boys Town values and ethical behaviors, as well as support and encourage participation in regular religious activities Supervise the activities of assigned Assistant Family-Teacher to aid in their development and success Manage the daily operating schedule of the home; assist with youth transportation needs, and overall household upkeep   Benefits & Perks:   Annual starting salary of $68,000 per couple (Dependent upon location) Fully-paid living expenses, which include rent, utilities, and a monthly household budget Benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance; a 401K retirement plan; paid vacation and sick leave Supporting youth with new traditions such as sport events, family dinner, graduation or volunteering in the community Opportunities to earn college credit while working Relocation assistance Company vehicle   Required Qualifications:   Be at least 21 years of age or older High School diploma or equivalent is required, some college credit is preferred Must possess a valid marriage certificate Valid driver’s license with good driving record and ability to pass MVR Check Flexibility and willingness to work a wide array of hours, which includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays Ability to pass a thorough background check and reference verification procedure in order to determine one’s fitness to satisfactorily and safely care for youth Ability to attend a 2-weeks paid training in Omaha, Nebraska   About the Village of Boys Town:   A National Historic Landmark since 1985, the Village of Boys Town is now the only National Historic Landmark District in Nebraska. At any given time, about 400 boys and girls live in the Village, receiving care and guidance for a wide range of behavioral, emotional and academic issues. When Father Edward J. Flanagan purchased the Overlook Farm in 1921, it became the new, permanent site of Boys Town. Over the decades that followed, schools, churches and homes were built, and tens of thousands of young lives were transformed.   Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we offer an array of competitive and attractive benefit options. Unique perks to Boys Town employees and their families include free visits to Boys Town Physicians, free prescriptions, tuition assistance, access to the campus Field House, parenting resources from our experts and advancement opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.   About Boys Town:   Boys Town touches the lives of more than 2 million children and families nationwide each year. As one of the country’s largest nonprofit funded child-care organizations, Boys Town is nationally recognized for its research-proven child, health and family care programs. From our start in 1917, we’re poised to make even greater strides forward as we lead the way in changing how America cares for children, families and communities for the next 100 years.   This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.  To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.  

Go to    https://www.gfa.org/joinstaff/   click on the "Apply Now" button to fill out an initial application and to attach your resume and cover letter. Gospel for Asia is seeking an experienced Direct Mail Strategist with a heart for transforming the lives of the impoverished and hurting through Jesus Christ. As a Direct Mail Strategist with GFA, at our headquarters outside Dallas, Texas, you will collaborate with leaders to optimize GFA’s direct mail. This is an opportunity to let God put your talents to use in a Christ-focused ministry with an enormous eternal impact. Essential Functions: Optimizes return on investment for GFA’s direct mail, especially for fundraising by: Analyzing return on investment. Creating and presenting reports, analyses and strategies for improving direct mail to Development leaders. Working with Development leaders and team members to improve direct mail, including coordinating meetings, decision-making processes and the implementation of strategy decisions. Planning, evaluating and recording direct mail testing. Reviewing/Facilitating direct mail pieces throughout the production process, especially when new strategies are being implemented and when direct mail pieces are varied for specific audiences. Manages GFA’s direct mail list segmentation; strategizes and implements list segmentation improvements; and executes selections for each mailing. Ability to: Maintain a servant heart and attitude toward fellow staff Create and analyze reports Present reports, analyses and strategy suggestions Be self-motivated to organize work and meet deadlines Coordinate projects from start to finish, including multiple projects at the same time Problem solve Be flexible, adaptable and take direction Collaborate with others Work confidentially and with discretion Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and especially Excel. Some experience with PowerPivot is beneficial but not required. Ability to analyze project costs and return on investment Understanding and experience using Teamwork Projects or other project management software Excellence in leadership, communication, project management, organization, problem solving and time management Understanding of marketing and fundraising, especially for the Western Christian audience Strong consistency and attention to detail Interpersonal skills using diplomacy, tact, patience and courtesy Proficiency in English writing and grammar Other Qualifications: Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Education: BA/BS or equivalent work experience Experience: 1+ years in direct mail, or 2+ years working in marketing and/or fundraising with a willingness to learn direct mail  

Go to    https://www.gfa.org/joinstaff/   click on the "Apply Now" button to fill out an initial application and to attach your resume and cover letter.  Gospel for Asia is seeking an experienced Web Department Coordinator with a heart for transforming the lives of the impoverished and hurting through Jesus Christ. As the Web Coordinator with GFA, at our headquarters outside Dallas Texas, you will oversee the direction of the Gospel for Asia’s websites, implement new projects, and oversee email and social media communications that are critical to ministry operations. This is an opportunity to let God put your talents to use in a Christ-focused ministry with an enormous eternal impact. Essential Functions: Oversee the direction of innovative, engaging, and informative websites, apps and components for a worldwide audience. Oversee implementation of new and/or interdepartmental projects that are web-related. Oversee email marketing, social media marketing and video marketing strategies and implementation. Coordinate interaction with other ministry departments and programs. Give direction for web, email, blog and social media content creation. Consult with team to refine websites; critique and give feedback on web applications. Understand the value of web analytics and how to learn from them for the direction of the department. Ensure the department stays consistent with its goals and purpose. Oversee the branding and representation of the ministry on all digital fronts. Direct search engine optimization across various web properties. Ability to: Maintain a servant heart and attitude toward the fellow staff Be flexible and adaptable to changing digital technologies and digital marketing trends. Maintain current knowledge of advances in the fields of technology and marketing. Learn new marketing strategies and implementations. Collaborate with others. Communicate clearly with remote team members. Be self-motivated to meet time schedules, deadlines and plan and organize work. Manage multiple interdepartmental projects and regular department workload. Work confidentially and with discretion.   Knowledge of: Excellent leadership, communication, project management, and organizational skills. Strong consistency and attention to detail. Intermediate principles and techniques of digital and social marketing strategies. Foundational web analytics principles. Basic principles and techniques of web graphic design and user interface. Email and landing page copywriting. Basic principles and techniques of digital development. Technical aspects and advances in digital technologies. Interpersonal skills using diplomacy, tact, patience, and courtesy.   Other Qualifications: Has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Education: BA/BS or equivalent practical experience. Experience: 3+ years in web related work, 2+ year managing or working within team of web developers, designers and copywriters

Do you have a love for museums? Do you enjoy communicating information that can inspire people to become excited about a topic that may lead to engagement?  Have you lead people in performing duties or staffing booths or similar events? Are you good at assisting a leader in management responsibilities?  The JAARS museums are in need of an Assistant Manager and you may be just the person.  Brief Description   Assist the Museum Manager in operating the Museum of the Alphabet and the Mexico-Cárdenas Museum.  For a full-time (40 hours) volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US  Responsibilities   Greet and engage visitors in conversations and answer questions Monitor tour guide schedule and perform museum tours Communicate JAARS history and mission, and work with visitors Aid in planning meetings and socials Help with member care and staff training Respond to emails and requests for information Coordinate the museums’ involvement with some JAARS Days Work at the “Night at the Alphabet Museum” program Open, operate, and close museums upon request Represent museums at school, church, and community events Collaborate in updating exhibits and in planning, designing, and constructing new exhibits Assist with museum collections inventories and management Perform annual museum gift shop inventory Account for monies collected and report all sales and donations Order supplies and perform other duties as assigned Participate in all JAARS internal events and attend Tuesday Center Meetings Demonstrate a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes 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 Education and Experience   Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, History, Museum Studies, Linguistics, Missions, Education, or related field Able to communicate well, both in written and oral forms of English Good computer and Microsoft Office, Open-source and/or Google Drive skills Demonstrated skills in leadership and teamwork Personable and enjoys people A self-starter, flexible, and able to work independently Previous cross-cultural experience or knowledge of another language helpful but not required JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners.  We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.  JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training.  JAARS Core Values   Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

Do you like to receive packages every day, even if they are not your own? Are you an organized person who can track things? Would you like to be part of a ministry that impacts for eternity? JAARS Shipping helps make Bible translation and language development possible—especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. Vital goods are purchased and sent to support those serving overseas and you can help. Brief Description Receive and direct deliveries to the appropriate department or location for overseas shipments. For volunteer or a staff person who raises support Position is for 20 hours per week Able to work in US Responsibilities Receive and inspect delivered packages for accuracy and package condition Determine if each package is for center or overseas distribution Ascertain where on the center packages are to be delivered Scan packages, record delivery in the receiving log, and label packages for distribution Create delivery form for center delivery driver Load packages into van and deliver to departments if driver is unavailable Route the package to air, sea, or hand-carry staff for forwarding overseas and place in designated area Enter overseas packing slip information for invoicing into accounting system Work with buyer and shipping coordinator on damaged goods received for replacement and reimbursement Maintain relationships with buyers, bookkeepers, and department staff to achieve successful delivery or resolution of package problems Operate forklift (if trained) for placement of packages in designated holding areas Education and Experience High School diploma or GED preferred Willingness to learn the receiving process and operate a forklift if needed Self-motivated, well organized, and detail oriented Able to lift and move objects weighing 50 pounds or more Functional computer user 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 JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values   Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

Overview   Create and modify character designs for Roman and non-Roman fonts using computer font-design programs. For a full-time volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in US  Responsibilities   Create and modify character designs for Roman and non-Roman fonts using computer font-design programs Design typefaces using original artwork (examples of writing) as a basis for Roman or non-Roman fonts Create sets of all the required glyphs for a Script. Works with the Script Engineer in font encoding issues Consult with the Script Expert (usually from the field) to ensure proper font appearance, appropriate letter spacing and diacritic placement in non-Roman fonts Test fonts as a member of a group of testers Report to font services manager May work in a team for a non-Roman project, or work alone in creating a Roman font  Education and Experience   Skill in type design tools (such as Fontographer) Competencies in MS Office applications and/or Open Office 

Do you have experience in seeing the overall picture and then working through all aspects of what a project needs? Do you have a well-rounded maintenance or construction background? We need you to help us maintain and operate our property, its facilities, and maintenance operations by using your skills in planning, fee structures, and determining our equipment and supply needs. Brief Description Oversee the facilities operations and maintenance needs for JAARS buildings and equipment. 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 Guide and manage the development of center projects Identify project specifications, estimate costs, and determine required equipment and supplies Oversee the fee structure for maintenance operations Bill out materials used, quantity, and costs Purchase and dispose of equipment Coordinate licensing, insurance, and registration of equipment Represent the director at meetings as requested Assist Mission Teams with group projects when available 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 Education and Experience HS diploma or equivalent Well-rounded maintenance background Construction experience is a plus Management experience helpful Good MS Office skills and familiarity with Google applications Experience in the business field preferred but not necessary JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

Are you known for giving a good shot to patients needing immunizations? Do you have a heart to minister to those who have devoted years helping to give people God’s Word in their heart language? 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 overseas. JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We would love to have you join our team! Brief Description Serve as a knowledgeable deliverer of immunizations to patients needing typical USA and overseas immunizations, as well as patient education on malaria and staying healthy overseas. For a 0.2 to 0.4 FTE (8–16 hrs.) volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US  Responsibilities Provide immunizations and other nursing services Maintains immunization vaccines, tracks usage, and requests supplies Assists the medical provider in the care of patients Performs nursing practices according to level of training and professional requirements May perform duties of nursing as a primary responsibility 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 Education and Experience Must have current RN or LPN medical license in good standing with state of North Carolina Experience in patient care Experience or knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases is helpful but not required JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners.  We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.  JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training.  JAARS Core Values Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

Do you have the skills to take requests, gather resources, recruit staff, and then send them out to do a task? Do you have good communication skills via email and phone? Are you a good organizer who is attentive to detail? If this is you, consider becoming part of the church and community relations team engaging people to learn how JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible! Brief Description Respond to and coordinate requests for JAARS participation from churches and community groups. For a 0.3 FTE (12 hrs.) volunteer or staff person who raises support Able to work in US Responsibilities Respond to requests for JAARS presenters and event participation from churches and community groups (such as schools, parades, and festivals) Recruit and schedule appropriate presenters and staff for each event Assemble promotional materials and equipment needed for each event Maintain contacts of all community, church, presenters, and staff who participate Assist, equip, and train staff in consistent JAARS messaging Coordinate vehicle sign out and travel expenses Gather evaluations, results, and responses, and enter into Salesforce database Distribute JAARS publicity materials to designated locations 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 Education and Experience Good communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge or willingness to learn what JAARS does Ability to connect with others, inside and outside of JAARS Confidence to take initiative, present, and lead Solid computer skills and willingness to learn Salesforce Good organizational skills and attention to detail JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners.  We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values   Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

Do you have a love for Aviation and desire to see the next generation become involved in using their aviation skills to support Bible translation in the most remote and difficult locations on earth? You can put that love and interest to work for God’s kingdom! Do you have practical office skills, organizational ability, and the ability to communicate clearly? Be part of the Aviation Recruiting team, reaching out to college students and beyond, to fill our needs in countries around the world. Brief Description Administratively assist the Recruiting Coordinator and Recruiters in the daily organization of recruiting efforts. For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in US Responsibilities Collect, organize, track, and maintain recruit information in the recruiting database Ensure recruits’ communication inquiries and questions are responded to in a timely manner Book accommodations and travel for recruiting efforts Track travel arrangements and expenses following appropriate finance procedures Order recruiting supplies and promotional materials 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 Skills Enjoy people Good oral and written communication skills Organizational skills Education and Experience Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and Google Apps Overseas missions field experience, a plus JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally. JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values   Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

Do you have management and people skills? Have you ever designed and measured the effectiveness of a service or program? Are you experienced with HR issues and compliance requirements? Are you good at evaluating skills and personal traits to help assign staff to appropriate positions? Become part of the People team that works with staff to help JAARS succeed in making Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. Brief Description Provide leadership to HR Operations on the JAARS Center. For a full-time volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US 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 Oversee the staffing needs and effectively communicate those internally and externally Update the screening processes for all staff (paid, seconded, and volunteer) Assign new staff or changes of assignment in consultation with appropriate personnel and department heads Implement workforce planning Send out invitation letters and oversee onboarding and offboarding of staff Assign access to HR databases Approve all employment offer and invitation letters Manage performance management and review policies Assist managers in successfully supervising their staff Ensure organizational and regulatory HR compliance Manage all HR department budgets Handle staff disciplinary matters in accordance with the Staff Handbook Serve on the Directors Leadership Team Additional responsibilities may be delegated by the VP of People   Skills Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, as well as good interpersonal skills Have strong organizational, analytical and management capabilities—able to lead demonstrable stewardship of all JAARS resources: people, time, money Be a servant leader, balancing expertise with humility Be a strategic thinker, able to apply innovative ideas and stretch organizational thinking Show that you are a person of character and conviction, with the ability to lead and motivate your team and influence others through godly character   Experience and Education Demonstrated expertise and relevant experience in human resource management Five plus years of HR Management experience A bachelor’s degree, preferably related to HR Management Membership in national and local SHRM preferred HR Certification preferred (SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP or SPHR, PHR) JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners.  We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.  JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training.  JAARS Core Values Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation

JHS Nurse Practitioner Do you have a heart to minister to those who have devoted years helping to give people God’s Word in their heart language? Are you tired of the pressures of a busy practice or want to devote some of your time to support Bible translation? 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 overseas. JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We would love to have you join our team! Description Serve as a nurse practitioner licensed in North Carolina who can provide health care services to patients under the oversight of our clinic physician. For part- or full-time volunteer or staff person who raises support Must be able to work in US Responsibilities Perform patient medical exams Gather the patient’s health history and report on results of physical exam Order or perform various tests, analyses, and X-rays Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care, and manage infections Develop and implement patient management plans, record progress notes, and assist in provision of continuity of care Instruct and counsel patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance This is a .5 to 1.0 FTE position Requirements and Experience Desired Must have current LNP medical license in good standing with state of North Carolina Two or more years of experience Diagnosis and treatment of tropical diseases is helpful but not required JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry headquartered on a beautiful 500+ acre campus just south of Charlotte, NC. Our campus includes extensive training facilities, an airport, office and commercial facilities, guest housing, food services, recreational areas, health clinic, on-site childcare, and youth and family ministry support for staff and partners. We are pleased to have more than five hundred people serving on our campus. We partner closely with SIL International, the organizations of the Wycliffe Global Alliance and other organizations locally and globally.  JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media, and training. JAARS Core Values                                     Together in Christ, we commit to: Seek God Above All Serve in Love Act with Integrity Steward God’s Resources with Courage Pursue Excellence Collaborate with Respect Create a Culture of Innovation