Maritime Fellow
DIRECT SUPERVISOR: MARITIME MANAGER
The Maritime Fellow will serve alongside the Maritime team who trains staff in water safety, which is critical in missions work around the world. He or she will learn from experts in their field and assist in performing maintenance on vessels and in other mechanical and repair projects as needed. He or she will create virtual training, work together with the Communications department to develop promotional media, and plan events to engage the public.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop public events and promotional media for Maritime programs by serving as the liaison with JAARS Communications department (videography, social media, update website presence, content for blog)
- Help train pre-field and furloughing members in maritime safety
- Collaborate in adapting maritime training material into virtual format
- Assist with water safety training and logistical support for CrossVenture|Edge and CrossVenture|Coastal participants
- Learn and assist in routine and preventative maintenance on vessels, hands-on marine applications, mechanical work, vessel repair/refit projects if needed
- Gain experience and firsthand knowledge of field programs from a possible overseas Vision trip (serve as hands-on crew in field operation and observe management and safety)
- Other responsibilities as assigned by manager
Job 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
- Embraces the vision, mission, and core values of JAARS
- Good interpersonal skills to train others
- Highly motivated, independent worker
- Versatility (Being able to go from video editing to working in a mechanical setting)
- Have certification or be prepared to take Boater Safety Course, CPR/First Aid, LifeGuard certificate, if possible (JAARS sponsored)
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Fellows Program Requirements
- Value global ministry
- Learner attitude
- Collaborative
Preferred
- Experience with e-learning platforms and learning management systems
- Majors including: Maritime Maintenance, Maritime Safety Management, Maritime Transportation Studies, Occupational Safety, Outdoor Education, Communications, Web Design, and Social Media
- Boating Experience
- Boater Safety Course certificate
- Safety Awareness
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