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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  or                                             Supported : a staff person who raises their own financial support Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          Help to provide a safe, developmentally-appropriate and nurturing environment for two-year-olds. We have a place for you to serve and love our two-year-olds and their parents at our missionary kid (MK) station. Position Responsibilities              Plan for the development of the whole child by choosing activities in all areas—social, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual Prepare daily/weekly lesson plans that are both flexible and consistent; plan opportunities to test ideas and practice new skills Enable a positive learning environment by creative use of all available resources and prepare additional materials when needed; update bulletin boards as needed Recognize and teach for each individual child’s needs and parents’ goals;...

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            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            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 Position Summary          As a member of the Guest Services team, the Guest Services Team Member is focused on creating a positive and memorable experience for guests and staff attending special events. The Guest Services team member will work in coordination with the Events Coordinator. Position Responsibilities              Welcome incoming guests or groups in an engaging and hospitable manner Coordinate and participate in event staging, setup, and cleanup (no heavy lifting) Act in liaison role, serving between kitchen and other Guest Services staff, and event guests Respond to guests' questions and anticipate unstated requests in a timely and courteous manner May provide scheduling backup for the Events Coordinator Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal spiritual growth and the ability to support others...

Maybe you've been wondering how your skills and experience in financial spreadsheets, budget analysis, and audit support can help further the Kingdom of God.  How about helping us on our global finance team - managing foreign currencies, addressing financial questions from our missionaries, and reviewing/testing internal controls?  To be wise stewards of the funds God has entrusted to us and to spread the Gospel using mass media, we need people like you!  PLEASE NOTE: This position is a   supported/sponsored   missionary role (not a direct-hire   job ), so the future employee must develop a team of partners who provide financially for his/her full salary and benefits. We provide training, resources, and coaching to help missionaries reach their financial support goals.   Frequently Asked Questions   - Would you like to learn more about serving with TWR?   Here   are our answers to FAQs.   Fund Raising   - Click   here   to learn more about the spirituality of...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw or Remote FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Achieving breakthroughs means that there are no typical days. Our JAARS Strategic Information and Integration team drives new breakthroughs every day. We are inspired by innovative thinking and the remarkable possibilities of challenging the status quo. If you share these same motivations, come join us. We actively seek a PHP Software Developer to collaborate in a team environment to develop transportation applications that are used by global aviation, maritime and land transportation.    Position Responsibilities              Develop and support mobile and server-based applications, used by global transportation staff in the support of Bible translation, language development and Scripture engagement Contribute as a team member working in an agile development / DevOps environment Work closely with product manager to evaluate and...

Target Staff Type             Supported - Receives financial assistance from others through their church or a mission organization                                             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...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Provides financial analysis and recommendations to JAARS management.  Works with leaders across the organization to develop reporting, dashboards and Key Performance Indicators to improve decision making.  Assists with implementing new financial software to transform operations at JAARS.  Reports directly to the CFO and interacts with the Senior Leadership Team. Position Responsibilities               Perform analysis with information from financial systems using trends, statistics, incremental margin analysis, variance to budget, financial ratios, and other tools to make recommendations to management Collaborate with management to gather information, develop assumptions, and understand high level trends Work with leaders across the organization to improve decision making by developing reports, dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPI's), and...

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 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...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer 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...

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            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        1.000 Position Summary          To foster and encourage spiritual vitality and development across the entire JAARS community. Position Responsibilities              Develop and implement prayer and spiritual development strategies across the JAARS campus Guide and equip JAARS Center staff to pray regularly for all nations and all language communities by name Encourage and promote various prayer groups on campus Ensure spiritual and emotional support to the staff reporting to you (i.e. Chaplains, LimboLinks, Widows Network, etc.) Schedule, organize, and execute various spiritually-focused days (e.g. World Day of Prayer, Scripture Celebration, Spiritual Vitality Days, etc.) Serve as an active member of the JAARS leadership team Work well with other leaders at JAARS Position Requirements  A deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal...

Target Staff Type            Supported/Volunteer Work Location  JAARS Waxhaw FTE        0.500 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.   This is a 20 to 40 hour per week position for a volunteer or a staff person who raises support.   Position Responsibilities              Help with various scheduling tasks Plan and organize a wide range of department activities Help draft and send correspondence Work in and maintain department databases Be available to interact with public...

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        0.700 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            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 or Remote FTE         1.000 Position Summary           One of our greatest needs in missionary aviation today is aircraft mechanics. Providing aviation services as a transportation solution for missions directly impacts the spread of the gospel around the world. As an aircraft mechanic you will ensure aircraft are maintained in an airworthy condition and available for dispatch, meeting the demands of busy mission flight schedules.   Position Responsibilities               Perform routine scheduled maintenance and inspections Respond to unscheduled maintenance needs Perform aircraft maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations Comply with JAARS Repair Station maintenance practices and procedures Participate in the JAARS continuing maintenance training programs Maintain a professional knowledge base of acceptable manufacturers’ practices and procedures Position...

Target Staff Type             Supported/Volunteer Work Location   JAARS Waxhaw FTE         1.000 Position Summary           Help maintain and repair the JAARS operations vehicles and possibly staff vehicles.  In this position, you are helping JAARS make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth.  Position Responsibilities               Examine and diagnose vehicle problems, discuss nature or extent of malfunction with supervisor to determine best possible solution, then reassemble to manufacturer's specifications Plan work procedure, using technical manuals, electronic scanners, and experience, disassemble vehicle using hand tools to repair as needed Place vehicle on ramps or hydraulic lift to gain access to mechanical components Examine parts for wear or defects, diagnosing whether reconditioning or replacement is necessary to ensure reliable, safe vehicle operation Replace parts such as...