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Target Staff Type    Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE    1.000 Position Summary   The Service Experience Manager will drive service experience and operational excellence by supporting the Service Desk function for the JAARS campus. The Service Desk receives inbound calls and messages for technical and operational outages and service needs. The Service Experience Manager will continuously improve quality and technology in the staff’s policies, procedures and workflows for, but not limited to, overall call effectiveness, routing of incoming calls and receptionist activities, change, practices, etc.   Position Responsibilities Analyze and develop policies, procedures, plans and programs with focus on improving long term, scalability and sustainable organizational value and efficiency Supervise receptionist and switchboard staff, including scheduling, coverage, training and learning Collaborate with the Technology and Business Solutions...

Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Join a vibrant team with a big vision to prepare JAARS for God given opportunities globally. You will be creating a sustainable, comprehensive plan to implement strategic training for all managers on campus, thereby impacting all departments and expanding the leadership potential in the organization.  Position Responsibilities               In consultation with the Learning and Development (L&D) Director and VP of People, create a sustainable leadership growth plan which focuses on the development of managers and potential managers; this would include the intentional strengthening of team culture and departments at JAARS Develop a basic curriculum for all managers and potential managers, providing the necessary tools to accomplish their jobs With a team, plan and oversee the scheduling, running record-keeping and evaluation of manager training events (e.g. new manager assessment, manager...

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 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. The role's primary role will act as an instrumental member contributing to a high-performance team to develop and maintain high-end iOS applications. Position Responsibilities               Develop and improve app performance, new app features and supporting applications. Design and build an iOS and iPadOS application requiring strong working knowledge of iOS Frameworks, proficiency in Swift and in the Xcode IDE. Code migration and enhancements to convert legacy web apps to native iOS apps. Collaborate with the design team to define new app features. Ensure...

Target Staff Type     Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE    1.000 Position Summary Provide care and oversight for missionary kids (MKs) who have graduated from high school, both those in the vicinity of JAARS, as well as those living around the US. Help to increase the longevity and effectiveness of missionary families and help prepare the next generation of missionaries.   Position Responsibilities Lead a weekly Bible study for post high school MKs living near JAARS. Help students connect with one another. Follow up with MKs on a one on one basis as needed. Maintain connection with Wycliffe MKs at colleges, especially their transition freshman year. Do periodic campus visits. Send occasional care packages/encouragement notes. Help promote and sponsor regional retreats in conjunction with Mu Kappa. Connect MKs interested in missions with mission organization recruitment. Position Requirements A deep and growing walk with the...

Target Staff Type     Paid Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE  1.000 Position Summary Technology Infrastructure Manager strategically leads the design, systems performance and service delivery of the JAARS technology infrastructure. This role manages key technology staff, leads complex projects, champions major change initiatives and provides technical resources and support deliverables for the JAARS information technology and Google Workspace needs. The role capitalizes on senior technical knowledge to implement best practices for the JAARS information technology platform and acts as the subject matter expert to deliver recommendations, policies and solutions in the overall technology infrastructure design and delivery of services and support.     Position Responsibilities Manage JAARS end-user devices (desktops, laptops, tablets), (as well as Windows, Chrome OS, MacOS, IOS), including assisting with the development of approved hardware lists, technology asset...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         0.500 Position Summary           While reporting to the Grounds Department Manager, this role contributes to the overall quality of the campus grounds by servicing and repairing the small engines and equipment used around the JAARS campus. Position Responsibilities               Service, troubleshoot and repair a variety of outdoor equipment powered by gas, diesel or electric, including grounds equipment, zero turn mowers, push mowers, edgers, trimmers, chainsaws, various tractors, heavy equipment, forklifts, golf carts, UTVs and Aviation tugs. Troubleshoot parts, components and/or systems that need to be repaired. Conduct preventative maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and costly repairs, including disassembly and reassembly of small engines. Also maintain nonregistered vehicles/equipment such as golf carts, tugs, UTVs, forklifts and generators. Communicate to...

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...

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...

CAM Electrician Use your skills to help make Bible translation and language development possible in the most remote and difficult places on earth. What you do at JAARS will impact eternity as we work together to accomplish the task. Come join the facilities maintenance team and help us maintain the housing and office buildings for staff and visitors. Brief Description: Responsible for repairing, maintaining, and installing electrical systems and equipment, such as motors, transformers, wiring, switches, and alarm systems. For full-time volunteer or staff person who raises support  Must be a US citizen or green card holder to apply Responsibilities: Locate and investigate electrical malfunctions, using test instruments such as ammeter, voltmeter, and test lamp Repair malfunctions by methods such as replacing burnt-out elements and fuses, bypassing or replacing defective wiring, and cleaning or rewiring motors, using hand tools Install fixtures, motors or...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.5 or 1.0 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...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           If you have a background in aviation and/or are a computer-savvy, detail oriented person who is good at organization, we would like you to consider our Aviation Parts Inventory Manager position. In this position you will manage the parts inventory, process financial transactions and billing and supervise staff.    Position Responsibilities              Establish and maintain a quality inventory system that is cost-effective, timely and provides adequate supplies Ensure that all stock items are identified, controlled, segregated, preserved and stored in accordance with accepted aviation standards Supervise staff ensuring proper policies and procedures are followed Complete appropriate financial and accounting processes related to the purchasing and selling of parts Process repair station maintenance work orders Reduce the quantity of...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE        0.200 Position Summary          The Grant Writer provides support to the Key Relationship Management Program (major donors) within Partnership Ministries to develop well researched, creative and effective messaging in the proposal process for grant and foundation funding. The grant writer will provide clarity and guidance throughout the cycle working in partnership with the Director of Partnership Ministries; to greatly increase the effectiveness of the proposal messaging and follow-up and thus JAARS’ prospects of grant proposal selection. Position Responsibilities              Collaborate with the Partnership Ministries Director to research, identify, study and analyze grant requirements to engage with JAARS grant needs; maximize JAARS prospects of acquiring the grant Take initiative to research prospective grant and foundation opportunities Act as the authoritative...

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        0.200 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...

Target Staff Type    Supported/Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE    1.000 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.    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 Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth Embrace...

Target Staff Type    Supported/Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE    1.000 Position Summary The Inventory Manager oversees inventory levels throughout the JAARS organization. The person in this role will lead the activities and tasks that satisfy inventory needs and business requirements. As a subject matter resource, this position will assess, analyze, design, develop, and assist in the implementation of new inventory processes, policies, workflows, and change practice activities within the NetSuite System to continuously improve cost effectiveness, reliability, and quality of the overall Materials Management team.Special focus on performing vendor auditing activities responsible for the overall quality assurance of vendors and suppliers. While reporting to the Director of Purchasing, this role will closely collaborate with the 5 area-specific inventory managers for best practice implementation and streamlined processes.    Position Responsibilities...

Target Staff Type    Supported/Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE    0.500 Position Summary Greet and welcome visitors and staff and provide general administrative support for the Aviation department. This is a 20 to 40 hour per week position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities Ensure that visitors and callers to the Aviation department are greeted and directed to the appropriate person Track personnel “In & Out of Office” in order to take messages for absent personnel Provide administrative support as requested Monitor the coffee stations to keep them replenished 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 Embrace the   vision, mission, and core values of JAARS Excellent organization and communication skills with all levels of staff; a flexible,...

Target Staff Type    Supported/Volunteer Work Location    JAARS Waxhaw FTE    1.000 Position Summary While reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the Administrative Assistant will perform routine to complex duties, assignments, projects and communication for the department’s team, related to administrative and department operations. The successful candidate will actively demonstrate initiative and innovation in implementing administrative practices that prove effectiveness, quality and excellence on a daily basis. Acting in a supportive role to perform as requested by department staff. The role will gain and apply depth knowledge of current and new departments' systems, applications, record keeping, filing practices and activities, including key coming projects and meetings. Position Responsibilities Administer complex calendar management and scheduling of meetings and individual meetings with department IT leadership, team members, internal...

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 aircraft in accordance with JAARS standards and policies Depending on qualifications, may conduct aircraft maintenance Engage with the public representing JAARS through one on one contacts as well as public speaking events Demonstrate a...

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...