25 jobs found

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...

Providence House is a two-year transformational housing program for single men & women recovering from trauma, addiction, mental illness and homelessness. This program is operated within an 1890's mansion in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Denver. This is a 10-hour/week live-in position that offers an opportunity to meaningfully engage and contribute within our unique 23-person community. We consider ourselves a spiritual family and work hard to preserve a culture of openness and connection where we learn, struggle, work, celebrate and play together! As a Community Support Staff in the home, you are invited to walk with our residents as they travel the hard road of addiction recovery and whole-life transformation. Building relationships is always the ultimate goal and there are various ways to do that: Attending dinners; Inviting residents out for coffee or activities ; Watching movies or playing games ; Participating in Celebrate Recovery or Bible study; Being helpful...

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    0.100 Position Summary Work with the Spiritual Vitality Team to create events which encourage individual and corporate prayer and the spiritual growth of staff across the JAARS campus. Position Responsibilities • Develop and find excellent, appropriate content for the Spiritual Vitality events at JAARS • Prayerfully give input and ideas to the team • Help organize special events, including concerts of prayer, the annual Scripture Celebration, and the World Day of Prayer • Coordinate with staff in other departments to prepare for the events • Take the lead in carrying out various pieces of the events • Delegate tasks to volunteers 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 • Collaboration, bringing...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Responsible for assisting the Food Service Manager and peers in food preparation and service as assigned. For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Able to display documentation that shows authorization to work in the United States Position Responsibilities             Prepare food and snacks, and serve meals to guests Maintain cleanliness in kitchen, following strict hygiene, health, and safety rules, including cleaning and sanitizing tables, equipment, and work area Ensure proper storage of leftovers by properly cooling, labeling, storing, or discarding if necessary Create a friendly and courteous environment with staff and guests Take responsibility for delegated activities and bring them to completion Provide assistance in kitchen where needed or designated, and other specific duties that may be assigned, such as...

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 Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE    0.500 Position Summary Recruit, form, and oversee design teams for the Refuge 139 program, and write lesson plans when necessary. The curriculum includes Biblically-based content relevant to children and teens living in an overseas missionary community.  Curriculum is written with eight full-day programs in mind, but is modular for shorter programs. Curriculum is likely to include teaching lessons, verses, crafts, games, and other activities.   Position Responsibilities •     Supervise a team of writers who compose lessons for the Refuge 139   curriculum, designed for preschoolers through teens •    Train design team in proper processes  •    Facilitate production of new curriculum on a two year schedule •    Evaluate the curriculum based on identified criteria •    Orient travel teams with curriculum •    Travel to two locations each year in order to understand needs, address...

GTIS Communication Systems Tech/Consult   Brief Description   Research the best technology solutions as a team to meet the communications needs of people working in remote places. This may involve cellular technology, point-to-point Wi-Fi solutions, various satellite communications, or short-wave voice and data. Responsibilities   Test, document, recommend and support communication tools which best meet peoples’ specific needs Research the location and options available for their area and environmental conditions Determine their level of technical capability and the tasks they want to accomplish Investigate funding available for deployment and operation Improve communication solutions through research and innovation Update the standard list of products as new solutions become available Provide troubleshooting analysis to identify and resolve problems with existing communication systems Consult with staff to recommend improvements for existing...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.200 Position Summary          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. Come be part of the team providing health care services to patients under the oversight of our 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, suturing and wound care; manage...

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     0.500 Position Summary The staffing specialist is responsible for working to fill JAARS departmental position needs with qualified staff. Position Responsibilities • Engage skilled inquirers to fill open positions across the campus • Respond to requests for information about serving as a volunteer • Interview prospective staff (volunteer, paid, or supported) • Evaluate applicants for suitability and job possibilities • Check references • Refer to the current JAARS vacancies, but also consult with department heads concerning staffing needs • Look for ways to advertise the need for staff • Assist with new staff on-boarding • Evaluate successes and failures in the program and seek ways to improve it 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...

Target Staff Type      Supported/Volunteer Work Location           JAARS Waxhaw FTE                              0.500 Position Summary The Technology Coach as part of the Service Desk team, supports the JAARS campus providing consulting/training in business solutions for individuals & departments. This position can be a full-time or a part-time position, with a minimum of 20 hrs. /week. Position Responsibilities • First line of contact providing users individuals & departments consulting/training in business solutions • Serves as a key person in our Paper to Digital effort • Works primarily with non-enterprise systems but may be assigned larger projects as well • Promotes collaboration and helps develop a standard set of technology tools • Keeps informed about, and tests new technology tools • Serves as a subject matter expert with multiple tools • Learns about the many services JAARS offers Position Requirements • A deep and growing walk with the...

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            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...

Just as the apostle Paul communicated with early Christian supporters, JAARS needs people to help communicate with our financial partners.  Are you a great communicator? On the phone, in writing, and in person? Do you view raising funds as an opportunity for others to participate in God's work? And are you able to communicate your passion for the foundational mission of Bible translation? If you answered YES, let’s explore the position of Partner Relations Representative. For full-time or part-time volunteer or staff person who raises support Able to work in the US Description The people in this role build relationships with partners who invest in the mission of JAARS and—through JAARS—in Bible translation work around the world. You will communicate our appreciation to JAARS donors, help them understand the impact of their commitment, and offer them new opportunities to financially support JAARS and our global partners in mission.   Responsibilities Build...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.200 Position Summary          JAARS Health Services exists to serve US-based and furloughing missionaries and staff with a variety of medical services as God provides the needed health care professionals. JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. Be part of the team that provides health care services to our patients. For 8 or more hours, for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.  Position Responsibilities            Document and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions Record patients’ medical information and vital signs Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments Respond to inquiries, concerns and complaints from patients and their parents or guardians Track and maintain medical supply inventory, along with other staff members Provide...

Do you have a flair for expressing the strength and impact of your vision in words? Do you want to impact lives for eternity using your skills? Use that ability to write grants expressing the significance of JAARS ministry through your articulate writing. Support the Partnership Ministries Director by writing grant proposals, proofing, and researching. You will help make Bible translation and language development possible, in the most remote and difficult places on earth! Brief Description Research, write, apply for and maintain records of grant proposals. This is a 0.5 FTE (20 hrs.) position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support Must be able to work in the US Responsibilities Generate proposals and grant applications with supporting documents Follow foundation's guidelines for each proposal Write creative solutions by translating concepts and information into images Keep calendar updated with deadline dates Maintain records to...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500  Multiple positions for 20–40 hours per week position. Position Summary          Consider being a part of our maintenance team caring for the facilities and equipment at JAARS—so we can help make Bible translation and language development possible.   For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities             Perform basic tasks and preventative maintenance Apply basic fixes and repairs to machines, equipment, systems, and structures Conduct routine inspections and troubleshoot equipment and systems Check electrical wiring to identify issues Collaborate with workers and other professionals on projects Report issues found to the maintenance manager Complete and record job tickets daily Be reliable, with a keen eye for detail Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.300      Position Summary          Be part of the Health Clinic team that serves furloughing and stateside missionaries. You will perform approved laboratory procedures to provide data for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease. Be part of making Bible translation possible around the globe.   Position Responsibilities             Maintain proper BBP precautions, including wearing protective clothing and eye wear Follow laboratory quality control policies Maintain patient dignity, comfort and confidentiality while providing positive, warm and friendly customer service Collect and process specimens Perform diagnostic testing to provide accurate and reliable results; report results to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients Maintain documentation of all tests performed Order, receive and distribute laboratory supplies Perform administrative duties...