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Sr. Technical Advisor, Water & Sanitation (495)
Boone, NC - The Senior Technical Advisor for Water and Sanitation will serve in a senior technical advisory capacity to establish, build and expand clean water and sanitation projects and programming in countries in which Samaritan’s Purse is involved around the world, mobilizing appropriate water and sanitation measures in disaster response.
Position will cultivate and strengthen strategic relationships with bilateral donors and partners; oversee program strategies with Samaritan’s Purse field offices and partners; create and establish water and sanitation protocols; build internal capacity to design and manage effective water and sanitation programming; and coordinate the technical review of new program proposals for funding consideration.
Bachelor’s degree in water-related engineering or four to ten years' related experience and/or training, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to problem solve, manage stressful situations, and handle multiple priorities. International field program experience and demonstrated success in cross-cultural communication and ministry a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software also a must.
Boone, NC - This position will serve on the Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child – USA Domestic Team working with domestic staff, volunteers, students and donors to create experiential vision and mission trips into countries where Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is distributing shoe box gifts and fulfilling ministry opportunities.
The Team Distributions Manager will support the OCC Domestic Assistant Director, Operations. to ensure that distribution trips meet the expectations and goals for each trip, and that each trip maximizes positive exposure for the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse.
Responsibilities include:
* Working with OCC International Team to develop a comprehensive plan of countries and timing to lead team distributions into respective countries
* With the OCC International Regional Director and Manager to serve the local National Leadership Team in planning and coordinating distribution locations, lodging, transportation and all additional details needed for team distributions
* Working with OCC Domestic Managers to manage perspective lists of guest
*Manage all details related for three to five team distribution/mission trips annually, including pre- and post-trip responsibilities
* Ensure that each trip meets ministry goals
* Manage assigned special projects
Pre-requisites:
* Experience leading international mission trips of large numbers
* Bachelor’s degree and two or more years’ related experience and/or training
*Fluency in Spanish required
Travel Requirement:
Approximately 60 - 80 days of international travel per year
Alpharetta, GA - Seeking an experienced manager of volunteers to serve as Operation Christmas Child Regional Manager for the Southeast Region. In partnership with the Regional Director, the Manager will recruit, select, train, and lead year-round volunteers.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in volunteer management, strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to motivate and lead volunteer teams in implementing program goals including: recruiting and retaining participation in the program through churches and community groups, facilitating prayer support, building media awareness, and coordinating a regional volunteer-run effort to collect gifts for the neediest children worldwide.
In addition to the year round duties, the Regional Manager will serve for 3-4 weeks from mid-November to mid-December to assist with the Atlanta Processing Center Management Team where shoebox gifts are inspected and prepared for overseas shipment.
Responsibilities include travel throughout Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. Bachelors Degree preferred.
Marriottsville, MD - Seeking an experienced manager of volunteers to serve as Operation Christmas Child Regional Manager for the Mid-Atlantic Region. In partnership with the Regional Director, the Manager will recruit, select, train, and lead year-round volunteers.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in volunteer management, strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to motivate and lead volunteer teams in implementing program goals including: recruiting and retaining participation in the program through churches and community groups, facilitating prayer support, building media awareness, and coordinating a regional volunteer run effort to collect gifts for the neediest children worldwide.
The Regional Manager will also relocate for 3-4 weeks from mid-November to mid-December to serve on a Processing Center Management Team where shoebox gifts are inspected and prepared for overseas shipment.
Responsibilities include travel throughout MD, DE, NJ, PA, VA and DC. Bachelors Degree preferred.
Albany, NY - Seeking an experienced manager of volunteers to lead the Operation Christmas Child efforts in the Northeast Region. The Regional Director will recruit, select, train, and lead year-round volunteers.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in volunteer management, strong written and verbal communications skills, and ability to motivate and lead volunteer teams in implementing program goals including: recruiting and retaining participation in the program through churches and community groups, facilitating prayer support, building media awareness, and coordinating a regional volunteer run effort to collect gifts for the neediest children worldwide.
The Regional Director will also relocate for 3-4 weeks during late November and mid-December to serve on a Processing Center Management Team where shoebox gifts are inspected and prepared for overseas shipment.
Responsibilities include travel throughout NY, CT, ME, MA, NH, RI and VT. Bachelors Degree preferred.
OCC Int'l Regional Manager, West & Central Africa (424)
Boone, NC - This position will serve on the Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child – USA International Team working with volunteer leadership teams in numerous countries in West & Central Africa under the direction of the Regional Director.
The Regional Manager will support the Regional Director in relationship building, recruitment, selection, training, and development of volunteer leaders to carry out the OCC ministry. Attention will be given to OCC-related processes with special emphasis on the OCC Discipleship Program.
Responsibilities Include:
* Working with national and regional volunteer leadership teams by training and consulting with them as they facilitate the distribution of shoebox gifts in their respective countries
* Providing guidance and training for the OCC Discipleship Program
* Monitoring the importation and distribution of shoebox gifts into the various destination countries
* Developing prayer networks throughout each of the assigned countries
* Managing assigned special projects
Pre-requisites:
* Experience living and working in West and/or Central Africa
* Bachelor’s degree and two or more years’ related experience and/or training
Boone, NC - This position will serve on the Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child – USA International Team working with volunteer leadership teams in numerous countries in South Asia under the direction of the Regional Director.
The Regional Manager will support the Regional Director in relationship building, recruitment, selection, training, and development of volunteer leaders. Attention will be given to OCC-related processes with special emphasis on the OCC Discipleship Program.
Responsibilities include:
* Working with national and regional volunteer leadership teams by training and consulting with them as they facilitate the distribution of shoebox gifts in their respective countries
* Providing guidance and training for the OCC Discipleship Program
* Monitoring the importation and distribution of shoebox gifts into the various destination countries
* Developing prayer networks throughout each of the assigned countries
* Managing assigned special projects
Pre-requisites:
* Experience living and working in South Asia
* Bachelor’s degree and two or more years’ related experience and/or training
* A working knowledge of any applicable South Asian languages, particularly Hindi ... a plus, but not required
Travel Requirement:
Approximately 70 – 100 days of international travel per year.
NOTE: This position may possibly be based in South Asia
Boone, NC - Seeking an experienced curriculum developer to serve as the Curriculum and Training Specialist, creating materials and training programs to equip Operation Christmas Child volunteers nationwide.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in understanding and researching broad initiatives and developing training materials that effectively equip others. The candidate should have experience in utilizing multiple training techniques and practices that incorporate multiple learning environments including group presentations, one on one trainings, video presentations, computer-based programs, and self guided trainings.
Preferred strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publishing knowledge, and familiarity with Adobe eLearning Suite. Candidate should have the ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking work environment.
A bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Tacoma, WA - Seeking experienced self-starter with strong administrative, organizational and communications skills to support ongoing promotional and volunteer activity in the OCC Northwest Region (Tacoma, WA), on a temporary basis. Responsibilities include corresponding with volunteers and staff through letters, phone calls, e-mails, and faxes; facilitating mass mailings and processing requests for promotional materials, as needed.
Candidate must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment, demonstrate proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and be able to learn other software and applications as needed.
Overland Park, KS - Seeking experienced self-starter with strong administrative, organizational and communications skills to support ongoing promotional and volunteer activity in the OCC Lower Midwest Region (Overland Park, KS), on a temporary basis. Responsibilities include corresponding with volunteers and staff through letters, phone calls, e-mails, and faxes; facilitating mass mailings and processing requests for promotional materials, as needed.
Candidate must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment, demonstrate proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and be able to learn other software and applications as needed.
Brentwood, TN - Seeking experienced self-starter with strong administrative, organizational and communications skills to support ongoing promotional and volunteer activity in the OCC Midsouth Region (Brentwood, TN), on a temporary basis. Responsibilities include corresponding with volunteers and staff through letters, phone calls, e-mails, and faxes; facilitating mass mailings and processing requests for promotional materials, as needed.
Candidate must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced work environment, demonstrate proficiency using Word, Excel, Outlook, and be able to learn other software and applications as needed.
Boone, NC - Seeking individual to manage all deliverables and initiatives of the Operation Christmas Child Community Relations and Media Team as well as the Church Relations and Prayer Team. These teams of staff and volunteers facilitate national partnerships and endorsements for Operation Christmas Child that generate shoe box and financial donations on a local level. This is accomplished through ministry partnerships, corporate partnerships, traditional media, social media, artist relationships, prayer systems and initiatives and volunteer initiatives with the goal of furthering the branding Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child.
Position and teams work in conjunction with in-house and agency services for print, web, broadcast and more, promoting, crafting accurate messaging, and furthering the ministry of Operation Christmas Child. Position responsible for deliverables of teams responsible for national denominational partnerships and endorsements, mega church engagement, national prayer systems and initiatives, local support of church recruitment and prayer recruitment strategies and more.
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated achievement in generating and managing promotional partnerships, brand management, and leadership of skilled teams and high level promotional initiatives needed. Frequent domestic and occasional international travel required. Proven ability to move large collaborative goals forward in a fast paced environment required.
OCC Administrative Assistant to Int'l Regional Directors (496)
Boone, NC - Opportunity for a talented person with strong administrative and organizational skills to provide support for the OCC International section. Position reports to an OCC Int’l. Regional Director and provides support to International Regional Directors, Managers and International Field Representatives for both the 1) Asia and 2) Russia, Eastern Europe & Central Asia (RECA) regions.
Responsibilities include assisting with general correspondence, scheduling appointments and meetings, arranging travel, creating a variety of monthly reports, handling general correspondence (phone, written and e-mail), and assisting in the management of quality outgoing communication between field offices and the international office.
Candidate will offer highly developed organizational, multicultural, computer, interpersonal, and writing skills, including proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Must be pro-active and multi-task oriented.
A working knowledge of a Slavic or an Asian language, and experience working in another country or with internationals is desired.
NOTE: Local candidates strongly preferred (no relocation available).
Boone, NC - Seeking a highly capable individual to evaluate evangelism strategies, plans and procedures in the field and assist in the management of the spiritual care and support systems for international staff.
Position is responsible to conduct ministry analyses of field strategies and performance improvement projects associated with Samaritan's Purse (SP) global programs and projects. Responsible to work with other staff to develop, implement and manage spiritual care and support systems for field staff. Will also identify and disseminate culturally appropriate evangelistic resources and networks to aid SP staff in the implementation of evangelism strategies.
Position requires travel internationally to care for international staff, assess global ministry aspects, consult, assess needs, and interact with field offices and national leadership teams.
Missionary service, pastoral service and a graduate degree in Missiology preferred, plus six to ten years’ related experience in spiritual care of international staff, strategic management and organizational performance improvement, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Significant international experience and pastoral experience are highly desirable.
Boone, NC - Opportunity for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to manage the accounts payable function, including a Workflow Coordinator and eight AP Clerks. Proficiency in Excel and Word are essential; experience with JDE is highly desirable.
Position reports to Director of Financial Operations, and is responsible for maintaining departmental procedures and complying with various policies, including the Commitment Authority Policy, to ensure accurate, timely payment of all invoices. Experience in managing a fast-paced, high volume accounts payable process is necessary. Periodic analysis and reporting of information to management is required.
Requirements:
• Four year college degree or three to five years' related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lead and manage several staff and train others on policies and procedures.
• Ability to write and interpret documents and policies of moderate complexity.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and get things done in a timely way.
Boone, NC - Donor Ministries seeks an experienced individual to pro-actively meet the technical information needs of foundation donors. This position will be responsible for proactively seeking out new relationships and developing project proposals to obtain funding from private and public foundations. This position will also work together with the Foundation Relations Team to proactively prepare project proposals for current donors and maintain appropriate follow-up reporting. This position will travel occasionally.
The ideal candidate will be skilled at proposal writing, prospect research and relationship management, and have a desire to use their skills to raise financial support for the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse. The successful candidate will also have strong verbal and written communications skills and excellent customer service skills.
A proven track record of successful donor relationship management, 3 - 5 years experience, and a background in customer service, sales and/or marketing is desired.
N. Wilkesboro, NC - Challenging opportunity for capable self-starter with strong social media and relationship-building skills to support the North American Projects Volunteer Ministry Team by utilizing internet and extranet technologies to recruit and maintain relationships with churches and volunteers.
Responsibilities include serving as point person in the design and maintenance of the volunteer extranet site; proactively seeking ways to utilize social media (including Facebook and Twitter) to mobilize churches and volunteers to participate through U.S. Disaster Relief; producing copy for the extranet, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media, and developing other strategies for engaging churches and volunteers in US disaster relief.
Desirable candidate will be able to work in a fast-pace work environment, have demonstrated writing abilities, and proficiency in web content management and other social media including Facebook and Twitter.
Charlotte, NC - Samaritan's Purse is seeking experienced associate recruiters for the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Charlotte, NC.
Recruiterswill be responsible for full cycle recruiting in a team environment: sourcing, screening, qualifying and closing, while maintaining a pipeline of ready-to-hire candidates throughout the project. Will staff Mail Processing, Data Entry and Warehouse positions.
These seasonal full-time positions begin in September and continue through the completion of the OCC project at year end. Consideration will be given to qualified local candidates who meet the following requirements:
• Two to three years of hands-on, high volume recruiting or staffing experience
• In-depth sourcing, screening, interviewing and assessment skills
• Ability to remain focused & on task under fast paced, rapidly changing conditions
• Strong work ethic, high level of self motivation, and willingness to serve others
• Working knowledge of employment laws and practices
• Ability to follow a structured interview process & keep accurate, organized records
Commitment, integrity, flexibility and the ability to work as a team are essential.
To apply for seasonal positions in Charlotte, download and complete a seasonal employment application. Email the application along with your resume and cover letter to: .
Boone, NC - Seasonal positions available for individuals to help maintain donor gift records and process donor receipts. Candidates must have a strong aptitude for computers, attention to detail, and keying (10-key) skills; must be adept with computer programs, type 40 words per minute/approx 6,000 keystrokes per hour (minimum), and be detail-oriented.
Temporary positions may last to mid-January depending on volume of work. M-F, 8-4:30.
Local applicants (within a daily commutable distance) preferred; no relocation available.
Boone, NC - Immediate need for a capable and articulate person with a servant heart, strong administrative and interpersonal skills to support recruitment efforts in Boone. This position is temporary thru February, 2011.
Responsibilities include processing applicant paperwork, responding to phone calls and employment inquiries; assisting recruiters in various administrative duties, such as checking references, compiling and maintaining applicant-related records, composing and providing assistance with general correspondence, database management, skills testing, scheduling appointments and meetings, arranging travel.
Ideal candidate will have strong communications and organizational skills; the ability to work well in a team setting and remain focused and on-task in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and working knowledge of MS office software is required. Previous experience in human resources, staffing processes or payroll preferred. Knowledge of Gopher Applicant Tracking software a plus.
Work schedule: M – F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Local candidates only (within a commutable distance).
Boone, NC - The Assistant Director for Special Initiatives will have primarily responsibility for implementing The Greatest Journey (TGJ) major donor strategy, will proactively promote TGJ whenever possible and appropriate, and will manage other special initiatives as the ministry and programs of Samaritan’s Purse evolve over time. This person will serve major donors and inquirers with the highest care, relate as good stewards to the needs, abilities, and desires of people who align with what God has called SP to do and help them to engage with the work of the ministry. This position will nurture and deepen relationships with those who are vitally interested in Samaritan’s Purse and have made or desire to make a major gift.
Desirable candidate will be proven self-starter with successful track record of developing new relationships and building connections with high capacity donors, individuals, churches, and corporate donors. Must have experience in raising $2-5 million or more annually in current gift income, and possess development/marketing/communications experience, training and/or aptitude.
Additional pre-requisites: proven leadership skills; vision for ministry growth; strong commitment to evangelism; effective presentation skills; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities; Bachelors Degree with four to ten years relevant experience; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Administrative Assistant, Special Ministries (504)
Boone, NC - Seeking individual to serve as Administrative Assistant to Donor Ministries Manager of Special Ministries Team. Individual should be highly organized and possess excellent writing and oral skills, and have a workable knowledge of the Bible.
Duties include assisting the Manager with general administrative duties and correspondence, responding to donor inquiries, and donor record maintenance.
Will occasionally be asked to assist the Manager with pastoral needs that arise, as he also serves as pastor-on-staff.
Local applicants preferred (no relocation available).
Boone, NC - Immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Clerk. Primary responsibilities include scanning paid invoices into accounting software, maintaining paid invoice files, maintaining vendor address book; may include processing purchase order and non-purchase order invoices for payment, resolving invoice discrepancies, and other accounts payable duties as assigned.
Qualified candidate will possess superior computer skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
Position requires attention to detail. A/P experience preferred.
Local applicants only (within a commutable distance); no relocation available.
