18 jobs found

Discover your purpose! Come live on one of the beautiful Ranch campuses of the Boys & Girls Ranches of Alabama. We are looking for full-time, live-in houseparents for our Christian residential child care programs. Married couples typically are hired as the primary houseparents in each house; couples and singles may work as relief workers. However, all of our houseparents live full-time at our locations where they are involved in the physical, spiritual, emotional and educational development of underprivileged/at-risk children ages 6-18. We are looking for employees who have a good work ethic, can work well in a team setting, and can complete paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.  Must have at minimum a High School diploma and a valid driver's license is required. Experience working with children and/or a degree in a related field is a plus. Generous benefits package includes housing, medical, dental, vision plan, 401k retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave. If...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE         1.000 Position Summary           We need a good communicator who can inspire, cast vision, and reach out to college students and beyond to fill aviation needs. These potential aviators are key to the sustainability of aviation programs around the world, programs that exist to support Bible translation in remote and difficult locations. You would mobilize, maintain contact with, encourage, interview, inform, and screen potential aviation candidates for membership. Position Responsibilities               Know the Aviation position openings and the requirements required for each position Recruit at schools, events, colleges, job fairs, and organizations, including making public presentations, setting up displays, and having materials to give out Develop and maintain contacts with schools, alumni groups, and other organizations to find and attract candidates Explain...

Would you consider using your skills and gifts as a pilot to bring life and hope to those who are needy and lost? Are you looking for real purpose as you fly the friendly skies? Opportunities exist both here at home and abroad. Regardless of where you fly, you will be using your skills as a pilot to further God’s kingdom.  Airplanes are used here in the United States to increase mission aviation awareness and train new pilots, while overseas airplanes are used to facilitate Bible translation, provide humanitarian care for local communities, and generate revenue for mission flight subsidies.  Brief Description   As a pilot in command, you are responsible to carry out assigned flights in accordance with JAARS company policy and appropriate civil aviation regulations, ensuring the safety and security of your passengers and cargo.    For a volunteer or a non-paid career staff who raises support Positions in the US and overseas Responsibilities   Provide our customers...

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...

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...

Do you enjoy sharing your love of boating and the skills required for safe operations? Do you have experience in training others? If so, JAARS Maritime Services needs you! Be a part of providing this critical skill and equipment for Bible translators. We need water safety instructors for an ever growing demand for training to enable safe water travel both overseas and here on the JAARS campus in Waxhaw, NC.  Brief Description   Provide instruction in methods, risk factors, and equipment for safe staff travel.  This is a full time (40 hrs.) (3–6 months /per year) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US   Responsibilities   Establish the level(s) of training needed, through successful people interactions to understand their water and boat skill levels Equip and instruct in which water safety gear to carry Instruct how to perform safe water operations in remote and difficult places Discuss the types of...

Are you experienced in multiple aspects of maritime operations and want to make a difference in people’s lives through providing safe, reliable vessel operations, timely maintenance, and capable staff? Do you have experience in developing standards and operation procedures? Are you able to direct, lead, and supervise teams? JAARS Maritime Services is implementing and expanding comprehensive, on-field water safety and operations, including the use of 14’ to 40’ sized boats. Be part of providing Bible translation workers with the training, equipment and potential vessel they need to survive as they travel on various waterways, as well as on larger regional vessels JAARS provides. Brief Description Develop and implement JAARS maritime standards and operations to assure work is done in a sustainable, safe, and reliable manner for Waxhaw and field locations.  This is a full time (40 hrs.) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work...

Do you enjoy the satisfaction of constructing or repairing systems? Are you skilled in the use of power and hand tools? Are you good at planning and organizing a project; and what tools and equipment you will need?  Would you like to be a part of helping to achieve safe and reliable water travel, so that Bible translation worldwide goes forward? Maritime Services is implementing and expanding comprehensive, on-field water safety and operations programs, including use of small boats. Would you like to join our team? Brief Description   Professionally evaluate, build, renovate, and maintain boats, trailers, and related equipment to be used in training and overseas.  This is a full time (40 hrs.) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US  Responsibilities   Construct, fit out, and repair metal, wood or fiberglass boats less than 25’, trailers, launch ramps and docks Perform hull, structure, engine-power train...

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 or Remote FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Testing, troubleshooting, and repairing avionics equipment helps make Bible translation and language development possible by keeping mission aircraft communications and navigation systems airworthy. Position Responsibilities               You will install, inspect, service, and repair avionics equipment in a variety of general aviation aircraft in accordance with applicable regulations and industry standards.   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 Embraces the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS An Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License in Airframe, Electrical, Instrument, or Radio, or an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) or certification from other industry recognized...

Would you consider using your skills and gifts as a missionary/mission pilot mechanic to bring life and hope to those who are needy and lost? Are you looking for real purpose as you fly the friendly skies? Opportunities exist both here at home and abroad. Regardless of where you fly, you will be using your skills as a pilot to further God’s kingdom. Airplanes are used here in the United States to increase mission aviation awareness and train new pilots, while overseas airplanes are used to facilitate Bible translation, provide humanitarian care for local communities, and generate revenue for mission flight subsidies.   Brief Description   As a pilot in command, you are responsible to carry out assigned flights in accordance with JAARS company policy and appropriate civil aviation regulations, ensuring the safety and security of your passengers and cargo.     For a volunteer or a non-paid career staff who raises support In Waxhaw, NC or Overseas   Responsibilities...

Do you love helicopter flying and want to use your impact to draw others into missions aviation? Are you good at engaging people, both young and old, and sharing how aviation plays a critical role in Bible translation? Participating in the JAARS Missions At The Airport (MATA) program, you will be a vital part of a missions awareness team, flying to public events and demonstrating how helicopters are used on the mission field. See that child’s face light up, when for the first time, they experience defying gravity. Brief Description Work with a team of pilots and ground staff to conduct public missions aviation awareness events, giving rides and performing helicopter demonstrations. For a volunteer or a non-paid, career staff who raises support Must be a US citizen or green card holder Responsibilities Participate in Missions At The Airport planning Conduct routine helicopter flights to and from Missions At The Airport events Operate...

Did you know your helicopter flying skills can impact Bible translation and spread the Gospel? Would you enjoy working with a team of like-minded aviators, flying in some of the world’s most challenging and demanding flight environments? JAARS helicopter operations, in various countries around the world, work tirelessly to facilitate Bible translation, provide humanitarian care for local communities, and generate revenue for mission flight subsidies. Would you join our team?   Brief Description   Conduct fight operations and maintenance on helicopters in our overseas flight programs. For a non-paid career staff person who raises support Positions in the US and Overseas   Responsibilities Participate in an overseas flight program, engaging in various assigned duties that facilitate that program Conduct routine helicopter flights Operate aircraft in accordance with JAARS standards and policies Oversee the construction of and maintenance of landing zones...