50 jobs found

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.700 Position Summary          Maintaining a safe and efficient airport environment is essential to the success of JAARS Aviation. The JAARS Townsend airport encompasses four different runways and several helipads which are used both to train future aviators, and to conduct other JAARS related business. As an Airport Manager, your role is crucial to the success of JAARS and the support of Bible Translation around the world.   The position is for a staff person volunteering or raising support to serve 30 to 40 hours per week.   Position Responsibilities              Provide oversight of the runway and helipad environment, ensuing proper ground maintenance of clearways and overruns Maintain security fences, gates, wind indicators, airport markings, and signage Manage the ramps and aircraft tie-down areas, including the contractual agreements with permanent resident aircraft...

Target Staff Type             Paid Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         0.500    There are 2 positions available.  Position Summary           JAARS has 89 housing units. We need a person to join the team in providing clean and welcoming housing for our guests. You will play a part in how JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible in the most remote places on earth. Position Responsibilities               Departures—Clean units as scheduled by housekeeping management. Make beds, disinfect, vacuum and restock supplies, as described on the cleaning checklist. Replace missing or damaged items using extra inventory in the office or report them to management. Write work order slips for needed maintenance. Arrivals—Prior to a guest’s arrival, ensure the unit is ready (fully cleaned and stocked). Dust and sweep again, if needed. Deep Cleans—Deep clean units as scheduled by housekeeping management. Clean walls, baseboards, interior and exterior...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           The JAARS Finance team is inspired by innovative thinking, excellence in function and the remarkable possibilities of challenging the status quo. JAARS is actively looking for an entry level or new-to-career accountant who is able to assist the CFO and Director of Accounting with impact projects and significant reporting.  The successful candidate will be able to collaborate with all levels of the organization to gather information, explain data and trends and provide analysis. Position Responsibilities               Gather information from financial systems to create reports and account analysis Complete fixed asset accounting activities including setting up new fixed assets, inputting depreciation entries, loading sales of assets and submitting disposals Make journal entries in accordance with GAAP; help with budget development and...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         0.500      Can be a full-time or a part-time position with a minimum of 20 hours per week. Position Summary           The Business and Technology Trainer, as part of the Technology and Business Support function, supports the JAARS campus, providing service and training in business solutions for individuals and departments.   Position Responsibilities               First line of contact providing individual users and departments consulting/training in business solutions Serve as a key person in our Business Technology Training effort Promote collaboration and help develop a standard set of technology tools Keep informed about and train others in the use of new technology tools Knowledge of the many services JAARS offers Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         0.500 Position Summary           Our Engagement Events Coordinator is instrumental in sharing and celebrating the JAARS Bible translation experience on our campus with our church partners, our spiritual family and our communities and those interested in exploring engagement with JAARS. This role will organize, plan, coordinate and deliver 3–5 special, large-scale Engagement events yearly on the JAARS Campus. This role will build and lead an appropriate team to coordinate required support functions and facilities for these events and will be the primary Engagement resource for smaller, ad-hoc events on-campus or in remote sites.   Position Responsibilities               Build working teams that plan and coordinate complex, large attendance and high exposure events (like a JAARS Day, Fly Ins) including, but not limited to, resource assistance from AV/Tech, Guest Services,...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         0.500 Position Summary           We are looking for a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude. Candidates should be able to assist the JAARS Advocacy Program Manager and Advocates by handling office tasks, tracking and reporting presentation opportunities, providing polite and professional communication via phone, mail, and email, and generally being a helpful and positive presence in the workplace.   Position Responsibilities               Assist the Advocacy Program Manager in various functions, including: Track various event calendars and requests, keep Advocates, Partnership Ministries and Church Representatives up to date on all opportunities Assist with Advocacy communications and documents, including roster, newsletters, emails, handbook, application, monthly reports and training materials Collect and help process Advocacy...

Target Staff Type:           Volunteer :  A volunteer is self-funded, covering his or her own living,                                                                   health,  travel expenses                                           Supported : Staff are given funds by their ministry partners,                                                                                churches or individuals through another organization.   Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Help maintain the grounds of JAARS commercial and residential property and become part of the JAARS team that makes Bible translation and language development possible in the most remote places on earth. It takes many hands and a team effort to accomplish the task. Your skilled position will free others to use their skills to help further Bible translation, too.  Position Responsibilities            Use equipment that can include commercial zero turn mowers, string...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE         1.000 Position Summary           JAARS is actively seeking a talented iOS Developer to join our growing software engineering team to create applications that serve the mission transportation community. We build and maintain innovative iOS and iPadOS applications for use in support of mission work around the world. Your primary focus will be working with a team to develop and maintain high-end iOS applications.   Position Responsibilities               Design and build iOS and iPadOS applications Code migration and enhancements to convert legacy web apps to native iOS apps Collaborate with the design team to define new app features Ensure quality and performance of the application to specifications Identify potential problems and resolve application bugs Design and implement application updates Communicate regularly and write clean code. Review, analyze and...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE         1.000 Position Summary           JAARS is actively seeking a talented individual to join our software engineering team to provide support to our FlightSpan subscribers. FlightSpan is a software suite that provides a set of innovative flight operations management tools to mission aviation organizations operating in remote contexts around the world. Position Responsibilities               Develop and maintain training materials for FlightSpan Onboard new subscribers, including data migration and initial training Manage subscriber feedback and assist in triaging bug reports and feature requests Collaborate with the development team to define new app features Work closely with the development team to ensure that design changes and bug fixes adequately address issues raised by our subscribers Manage the process of extracting and digitizing aircraft weight and...

Target Staff Type            Volunteer or                                             Supported : a staff person who raises their own financial support Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500     This is a 20 to 40 hour per week position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support. Position Summary          As an Aviation Office Manager / Administrative Assistant you will be filling a critical role in the daily functions and task of running a smooth and efficient Mission Aviation business.  Managers need skilled personnel standing in the gaps to help cover many of the daily tasks and functions that, if not otherwise cared for by you, would cause them to be excessively overburdened and cause huge inefficiencies and loss of production. These administratively skilled personnel are key to our success.   Position Responsibilities              Help with various scheduling tasks Plan and organize a wide range of department activities Help draft and send...

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             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw   For a volunteer or a staff person who raises support     At least 21 years old FTE         0.500 Position Summary           Impart love and care to the missionary children who live temporarily or permanently at JAARS. Be a part of a child’s early life, 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.  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 ideas and practice new skills Provide a balanced program of quiet, sensory experiences and vigorous activities that stimulate their development Recognize and teach to each individual child’s...

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.    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 Depending on qualifications, conduct aircraft maintenance Participate in the field program’s Safety Management System (SMS) Demonstrate a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal growth and the ability to support others in their...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         0.500 Position Summary           The Podcast Recording Support Technician is a key contributor to the operational excellence and success of the Engagement Division's Church and Community Relations team. This role will act as the technical authority in generating micro-podcasts for our Speeding The Word radio programming heard on nearly 100 radio stations. Position Responsibilities               Provide interview recording support ensuring the audio quality of the content Edit podcast programs, designate the content order sequence and upload the content to the appropriate software applications Ensure high audio quality levels in the recorded content Operate, maintain and troubleshoot the audio equipment and devices required to record the podcast content Collaborate with the Director of Church and Community Relations Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk with...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Responsible for scheduling and coordinating light airplane flights in and out of an operational center. Coordinating a flight schedule that includes the sometimes conflicting demands of flight training, transportation flights and public relations flights while projecting and planning for maintenance requirements. Requires not only organization, but good communications skills and tact to keep everyone working together in the common goal of speeding Bible translation through the use of aviation. Position Responsibilities               Develop and maintain recordkeeping system for daily flights Schedule flights and communicate departure/arrival times in consultation with pilot(s), administration and members Calculate loads and inform pilot of member's requirements Discuss flight priorities with administration, pilots and members Assist pilots...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          We are looking for a multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude.  The candidate should be able to process all applications for any volunteers who desire to go on our trips, providing polite and professional assistance.  The candidate should also be able to handle other related paperwork for each trip. Position Responsibilities              Handle office tasks, such as filing, processing applications, and generating reports Screening applications, providing background checks, keeping good records Mailing or emailing pertinent information to all volunteers Producing trip packets for the team leaders. Use computers to create reports and conduct research. Must be able to work in Google Docs. Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, email, and mail. Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Support the facility maintenance needs of the hangar.   The position is for staff person consistently volunteering or raising long-term support to serve 20 to 40 hours per week. Position Responsibilities              Maintain facility and shop equipment, including air compressors Perform daily, weekly, and monthly service checks on equipment Monitor waste oil, and monitor fuel for hangar heating system Support the JAARS Aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Report activities, problems, challenges, plans and needs to the Aviation Maintenance Manager Participate in special projects as requested by Aviation Maintenance Manager Participate in and/or lead meetings as required Plan and maintain personal and professional development as agreed on with the Aviation Maintenance Manager Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Become part of the JAARS team that makes Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. It takes many hands and a team effort to accomplish the task. Your skilled position will free others to use their skills to help further Bible translation, too. Manage and maintain the greenhouse, grow and nurture quality flowers and plants. This is a 20 hour per week (depending on the season) position for a volunteer or career staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities              Order seeds, root cuttings, soil in October/November; Start early seeds by early planning years Maintain constant awareness of greenhouse temperature, ventilation, heat, and water needs Observe transplant period for various flowers and plants; Apply pesticides, fungicides, and growth...

Target Staff Type           Paid Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        1.000 Position Summary          JAARS, one of the largest campus properties in Waxhaw, is actively seeking an innovative and dynamic HVAC and Appliance Services Manager. The successful candidate will deliver all aspects of service and support to our campus HVAC, chillers, heat pumps, furnaces, boiler systems, and appliances, including efficient installation, inspection, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and repair solutions.   Position Responsibilities              Collaborate with Facilities Director to plan, track, and complete critical current and future HVAC projects, and deliver these large-scale projects to time and budget expectations Consistently apply repair and preventative maintenance solutions to conserve budget resources and maximize current equipment usage; actively seek to maximize equipment capital value, and manage cost containment and reductions measures; recommend...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE        0.500 Position Summary          A Regional Partner Relations Representative will build relationships with donors, especially key donors, to broaden their vision and encourage their greater involvement with JAARS in support of Vision 2025. Reps will contact individuals by telephone, in writing, or through a personal visit to thank them for financial support, as well as encouraging additional or new financial partnerships. Position Responsibilities              Build relationships with JAARS financial partners through regular personal contacts with an emphasis on major donors. Call, write, and visit donors to express appreciation for their financial gifts Present opportunities to the donors for their involvement Maintain biographical and interest information to assist in developing relationships and to better match donors with project funding needs. Stay up to date...