Partner Relations Representative

Just as the apostle Paul communicated with early Christian supporters, JAARS needs people to communicate with our financial partners. 

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. 

• For full or part-time volunteers or staff who raise their support 
• Able to work in the US

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with JAARS financial partners by phone, in writing or through email and through personal visits with donors in your assigned territory
• Understand and be able to communicate with ease JAARS’ history and mission, our current mission support strategies and initiatives, stories and statistics that demonstrate the impact of Bible translation and the work of JAARS to support it as well as current funding needs
• Maintain individual biographical and other financial partner information in JAARS’ systems for record keeping and relationship building.
• Be comfortable, through preparation and training, to discuss and present funding needs with current, lapsed and prospective financial partners.
• Demonstrate a deep and growing walk with the Lord Jesus that includes your personal growth and the ability to support others in their spiritual growth
• Embrace the vision, mission and core values of JAARS, and help us live them effectively

Requirements and Experience

Required

1.      Demonstrable Christian faith and lifestyle

2.      Experience with and understanding of mission-driven audiences, Christian individuals and organizations seeking to live out obedience to Christ’s work and calling on earth

3.      Bachelor's degree or related experience that is applicable to the areas of fundraising, development or direct sales

4.      Strong communications skills: oral and written

5.      Strong interpersonal relationship skills. Enjoy serving and working with people.

6.      Outcome oriented

7.      Self-motivated, able to work independently and/or remotely, with a high degree of accuracy.

8.      Proficiency with MS Office applications and/or Open Office, Google Suite

9.      Willingness to travel 15-25% of the time

Preferred

1.      Experience working in or for faith-based or nonprofit organizations

2.      Previous multicultural experience.

JAARS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian ministry located on a beautiful 500+ acre campus south of Charlotte, NC. We have nearly 100 guest housing units, recreational areas, swimming pool, auto shop, mail-room, library, cafeteria, RV Park, childcare facilities and youth ministries.

We have a variety of campus operations, housed in 20 buildings, where more than 500 JAARS and partner organization staff serve. We partner closely with SIL International, Wycliffe Global Alliance, and with other organizations locally and globally.

JAARS vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.

JAARS mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote places on earth. We do that by enabling locally appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, media and training.

JAARS Core Values

Together in Christ, we commit to:

1. Seek God Above All
2. Serve in Love
3. Act with Integrity
4. Steward God’s Resources with Courage
5. Pursue Excellence
6. Collaborate with Respect
7. Create a Culture of Innovation