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Target Staff Type            Volunteer or                                             Supported: a staff person who raises their own financial support Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE        1.000 Position Summary          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.   Position Responsibilities              Establish the level 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 risk encountered and methods for sound decisions on whether to travel or not, due to weather and other conditions Enable trainees to gain confidence, obtain skills successfully and make right safety decisions Train both at JAARS and in locations overseas...

Target Staff Type            Volunteer                                                                                       Supported: a staff person who raises their own financial support Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500    For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Position Summary          Here is your chance to impart love and care to the missionary children who live temporarily or permanently at JAARS. Be a part of a child’s early life. Don’t miss out on showing Christ’s love to these children and their parents. Provide a safe, developmentally appropriate and nurturing environment for two to eighteen month old children. This is a 20-hour-per-week position Position Responsibilities              Plan for the development of the whole child by choosing activities in all areas—social, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual Enable a positive learning environment by creative use of all available resources; plan opportunities to test...

Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer Work Location JAARS Waxhaw FTE 1.000 Position Summary The JAARS Land Transportation Department offers a 4WD safety and recovery course, along with a motorcycle off-road basic skills and maintenance course for those preparing to go overseas and for nationals in overseas locations. We also maintain our own off-road training course that offers students practical application here on the campus. The instructor will conduct the motorcycle and 4WD training courses in accordance with approved curricula at JAARS, overseas branches, area locations and will possibly assist branch mechanics with vehicle or motorcycle repairs. Position Responsibilities Instruct students at JAARS and overseas in maintenance, safety and operation of vehicles and motorcycles Present a real-world perspective by providing hands-on vehicle training while teaching safe driving techniques Flexible in work hours and availability due to when courses are offered...

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...

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 Aviation Training Fellow will serve alongside the Aviation Training team which ensures that pilots around the world have the knowledge and hands-on...

Safety Coordinator Fellow   Direct Supervisor: Director of Safety and Security (currently Caleb Weir) 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 Safety Coordinator Fellow will...

Learning & Development Administrative Assistant   The Learning and Development team presents multiple trainings throughout the year and could use your skills and abilities to facilitate these trainings.  A 0.5 to 1 FTE position for a volunteer or career staff person who raises support   Responsibilities Type documents, respond to emails, maintain and order supplies, edit manuals, update calendar Process training venue and food reservations and purchase meal tickets  Coordinate printing and collation of training materials Process registrations for training events and communicate with participants Make travel and lodging arrangements for staff Assist at training events, based on interest, ability, and ongoing training Learn key department financial processes and serve as back-up bookkeeper   Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their...