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2 people are interested
Writer
ORGANIZATION: JAARS
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2 people are interested
Target Staff Type Supported/Volunteer
Work Location JAARS Waxhaw or Remote
FTE 0.250 Time commitment varies
Position Summary
Use your writing skills to form original prose for various JAARS publications. You may be given specific assignments or be involved in the selection of the subject matter.
Your work schedule may be flexible, depending on workflow and deadlines. Make an impact on people’s lives as you communicate the life changing work of giving people God’s Word.
Help tell the exciting and varied story of how JAARS makes Bible translation and language development possible in the most remote places on earth.
Position Responsibilities
- Select subject matter based on personal interest and receive specific assignments from editor
- Conduct research and make notes to retain ideas, develop accurate content and obtain authentic detail
- Organize material and plan arrangement or outline
- Develop factors such as theme, plot, order, characterization and story line
- Write draft of manuscripts
- Review, revise and correct the pieces and submit material for publication
- Assist other writers by editing and sharing ideas over drafts and projects
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 creative writing talent and editing skills
- College degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- One or more years of writing work experience
- Able provide three samples of personal writing skills
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Suite, including "Review" features
More opportunities with JAARS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About JAARS
Location:
7405 Jaars Rd, PO Box 248, WAXHAW, NC 28173, US
Mission Statement
Our Vision is that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language. Our Mission is to make Bible translation and language development possible, especially in the most remote and difficult places on earth. We do that by enabling locally-appropriate and sustainable solutions in transportation, technology, and training.
Description
JAARS is a multidisciplinary team of problem-solvers committed to the belief--and the vision--that people’s lives and communities are transformed as they experience God’s Word in their own language.
We are a community of full-time missionaries, dedicated volunteers, and a few employees who work together to accomplish the Great Commission goal of providing Scripture to every people group on earth in a language and form they clearly understand. We do that by supporting Bible translation and language development partners globally, and by working with prayer and financial partners in the United States to help make a range of unique on-the-field solutions possible.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Waxhaw, NC 28173
DATE POSTED
February 15, 2023
SKILLS
- Journalism
- Copy Writing / Copy Editing
- Social Media / Blogging
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check