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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...

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...

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...

Are you a good communicator? Do you have a passion for God’s Word and would love for every language to have the Bible translated into their heart language? Become an ambassador for JAARS by highlighting the various ways JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth to the visiting public. Share stories, and guide guests around portions of the center so that they hear and see the amazing services that are provided and how they might become involved. For full-time volunteer or staff person who raises support Able to work in the US Description Serve as an ambassador as you share with guests how JAARS impacts Bible translation. Responsibilities Learn and know the background needed to represent JAARS (not partner organizations) Gather and be able to share stories related to Transportation, Technology, Training, and Media Be able to explain the relationship between JAARS, Wycliffe,...

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...

Do you have a heart for Bible translation and love to share this passion with others? Are you comfortable with and skilled in meeting, welcoming, and communicating with people? Are you a good organizer who is attentive to detail? JAARS needs someone to coordinate staff who represent and promote JAARS at various community activities. This can include schools, festivals, parades, churches, and more! If you have the ability to convey how JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible, we would love to talk with you. Brief Description Respond to and coordinate requests from the community for JAARS presentations and involvement.   For a part-time (0.5 FTE, 20 hours a week) volunteer or a non-paid career staff who raises support Must be able to work in the US   Job Responsibilities Develop contacts and build relationships with community, business, and media representatives to create opportunities for keeping JAARS and our services in front of the...

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...