Learning & Development Administrative Assistant

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Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer

Work Location JAARS Waxhaw

FTE 1.000

Position Summary

Training requires significant administrative and logistical support. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of tasks in support of Bible translation.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as Administrative Assistant to the Learning and Development (L&D) Associate Director and the L&D Director
• Complete other tasks as needed to accomplish L&D's mission and goals
• Handle many department processes which could include some or all of the following: organize videos and photos, process emails, update calendars, update training manuals, type documents, update L&D website, keep the office clean and organized
• Coordinate logistics for L&D training events which could include, but is not limited to, processing room/food reservations, purchasing meal tickets, printing documents and packing/unpacking training supplies
• Monitor registration of participants as requested, including communicating with them before and after training events
• Make travel and lodging arrangements for training events
• Possibility of helping facilitate training events, based on interest, ability and ongoing training

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
• Complete application and interviews with L&D department
• Receive on-the-job training for all job responsibilities listed, as well as other training required by L&D, such as assigned reading, Learning that Lasts (LtL) workshop, COACH training, other
• Demonstrate positive people and team skills
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate adequate computer skills
• Cross-cultural experience is helpful but not required