<div><strong>POSITION SUMMARY:</strong></div><div>Are you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten?&nbsp; Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?</div><div><br></div><div>If you answered ‘yes’, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.</div><div><br></div><div>World Relief seeks a regional IT Support Specialist. This position provides support for maximizing World Relief Chicagoland’s Information Technology resources to optimize its daily operations. Support includes computer inventory management, IT software and hardware support to staff and interns. This position also audits system behavior and works with national IT department and third-party IT companies to uphold cybersecurity protocols. Finally, this position serves as subject matter expert and primary point-of-contact for the preparation/setup and ongoing technical support for computers and network system in the region.</div><div><br></div><h3>Role &amp; Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><em>Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</em></li><li>Provide computer hardware and software technical support both in person and remotely to staff, interns and volunteers.</li><li>Maintain intern laptops and workstations</li><li>Manage, track, and protect equipment that is designated for use by staff and interns. This includes regular updating of staff and intern laptops</li><li>Maintain, install and test software applications on computer hardware throughout the region.</li><li>Manages help desk tickets to assist staff and interns with computer and network related issues</li><li>Maintain record of IT support</li><li>Manage staff and intern tech orientation</li><li>Set up employee and intern workstations</li><li>Manage regional computer inventory including retiring aged computers</li><li>Provide limited training to audio-visual/multi-media equipment users.</li><li>Work with Office Managers to purchase laptops</li><li>Liaise with third party IT support organizations</li><li>Set up and break down equipment for All-Staff internal and external meetings.</li><li>Assist with short term projects as necessary</li><li>Other duties as assigned by supervisor</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Knowledge, Skills, &amp; Abilities</h3><ul><li>Working knowledge of relevant operating systems, software and programming such as Microsoft OS and MS 365</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook &amp; Teams</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting and critical thinking skills</li><li>Keen attention to detail</li><li>Good organization, time management and prioritization skills</li><li>Effective communication skills, including speaking, writing and active listening</li><li>Great customer service and interpersonal skills</li><li>Valid driver's license and good driving record preferred</li></ul><div><br></div><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>Mature and personal Christian faith</li><li>Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief</li><li>Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities</li><li>Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience with a history of progressively increasing responsibility and accomplishments.</li><li>Minimum of two years related work experience strongly preferred</li><li>Knowledge of Microsoft Windows 365, all current internet browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari and Firefox), including networking concepts and general technical troubleshooting skills</li></ul><div><br>$24 - $27 an hour</div><div><br><strong>World Relief offers a competitive benefits package (25 hours + per week):</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>- Medical, Dental, Vision</div><div>- Offer 16 company Paid Holidays + 4 additional Personal days per year!</div><div>- Paid Sick and Vacation Time</div><div>- Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks for qualified employees)</div><div>- FSAs: Medical &amp; Dependent Care, &amp; Commuter Funding</div><div>- Supplemental Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and children)</div><div>- Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident insurance policies</div><div>- Legal Shield Insurance</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>World Relief pays 100% for eligible employees:</strong></div><div>- Group Term Life (employee, spouse, and children)</div><div>- Long Term &amp; Short-term Disability</div><div>- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&amp;D)</div><div>- Long Distance Travel Insurance</div><div>- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>World Relief - Retirement:</strong></div><div>- 401K &amp; Roth</div><div>- WR matches up to 4%, then an additional quarter percent up to 10%</div><div>- Eligibility: Full Time (40 hours per week) is eligible after 3 months of employment. Part time is eligible after 1000 hours in a year.&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>World Relief Discounts (Immediately Eligible):</strong></div><div>- Verizon</div><div>- Pet Insurance through Nationwide</div><div>- Home and Auto insurance through Liberty Mutual</div><div>- Working Advantage Discount Program</div><div>- Active &amp; Fit Gym Membership</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><em>World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.</em></div><div><br></div><div><strong>PHYSICAL DEMANDS:&nbsp;</strong></div><div>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.&nbsp; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</div><ul><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations</li><li>The ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-15 pounds.</li><li>Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information.</li><li>The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT:&nbsp;</strong></div><ul><li>General office setting. World Relief also offers hybrid and remote schedules for limited positions.</li><li>Great lengths of time working on computer, reading from computer screen, entering information, standing at copier or fax machine, and some time on the phone or in virtual meetings may be required.</li><li>Year-end archiving activities involve repeated lifting and bending.</li><li>Physical, emotional and intellectual demands</li><li>Equipment used: Employee computer (desktop or laptop), printer, and copier.</li><li>All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and is always under review.</li></ul><div><br></div><div>We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Legal Background in the United States</strong></div><div>World Relief is both an equal opportunity employer and a faith-based religious organization. World Relief strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees on the basis of person’s race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, which does not conflict with the protections afforded World Relief as a faith-based employer. &nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>In addition, physical or mental limitations will not be a factor in the application of World Relief's employment policies or employee practices, except for those situations in which occupational requirement make consideration of such factors necessary.</div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div>Pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e 1(a) World Relief has the right to, and does, hire only candidates who agree with World Relief’s Statement of Faith.</div><div><br><strong>ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:</strong></div><div>World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization that is fighting for change that lasts, right here in the U.S. and across the globe. We bring sustainable solutions to the world’s greatest problems – disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression, and mass displacement. The organization is approximately 75 years old and has worked in over 100 countries around the world since its founding.</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>In the United States, we come alongside local churches, community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers to support newly arriving refugee and other immigrant families. Today, we are proud to partner with over 6,000 local churches, and 95,000 volunteers globally to bring hope, healing and transformation to the most vulnerable.</div>

IT Support Specialist

<div>Are you a strategic thinker and leader passionate about leveraging technology for the greater good? Does your experience include working within Christian ministries, be it in a local church setting or with a non-profit organization? If so, Christian Vision (CV) invites you to consider becoming an integral part of our mission. Located in our Americas regional headquarters in Miami, FL, this essential position offers the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing innovative technology solutions to bolster evangelism and support for Christian communities as part of CV’s global initiatives.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Who You Are</strong></div><div>The ICT Manager will provide direction and leadership toward the development, evaluation and effective provision of ICT infrastructure and services across CV by supporting the Regional Director as required within the framework of CV’s vision and mission.<br><br></div><div><strong>Featured benefits</strong></div><ul><li>100% premium coverage for comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance</li><li>Complete coverage for life, disability, and supplemental insurance</li><li>Generous employer contribution to Simplified Pension Plan</li><li>Enhanced PTO package promoting work-life balance</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Specific Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Implement ICT policies and procedures.</li><li>Develop and implement ICT strategies in accordance with CV’s vision and mission.</li><li>To advise on the strategic direction of all regional ICT services.</li><li>To evaluate emerging technologies including hardware, software, and other resources necessary to accomplish objectives within budget.</li><li>To manage ICT infrastructure.</li><li>To manage the use of third parties to supply services.</li><li>To ensure the provision of systems support and maintenance.</li><li>To manage provision of technical support for content development.</li><li>To ensure effective communication within the ICT team, and across the wider organization.</li><li>To manage ICT budget preparation and implementation.</li><li>To provide reports to the Regional Director and Executive team as required.</li><li>To be available to travel both domestically and internationally as required.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>General Responsibilities</strong></div><div>Fulfill other duties, as common to all employees and as directed, within parameters outlined in both the mission and vision statements. This includes:<br><br></div><ul><li>To be available for personal and spiritual growth opportunities.</li><li>To proactively maintain a positive attitude.</li><li>Adhereto all regulations, CV policies, procedures and guidelines.</li><li>Attend all required general staff and team meetings.</li><li>To undertake professional development as required.</li><li>To adhere to all occupational health and safety requirements of CV.</li><li>To keep confidential the affairs of CV and its employees.</li><li>To represent CV in a positive manner.</li><li>To maintain appropriate licenses, as required.</li><li>To keep abreast of the latest methods and technologies.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Essential Skills / Experience / Education</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related area.</li><li>Demonstrated leadership capabilities in line with CV’s Leadership Competency Framework, and a demonstrated attitude of willingness to engage in continued personal development within the required competencies. Competencies include: developing and delivering strategies, managing self and others, and multiplying influence, all outworked through CV’s core values.</li><li>Significant experience in the ability to lead, manage and work collaboratively in a team environment, contribute to and encourage a culture of teamwork and service delivery.</li><li>Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.</li><li>Experience working with internationally-based organizations (advantageous).</li><li>Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology and Systems administration are an advantage.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits</strong></div><div>Discussed at the interview. Salary is based on the candidate’s experience and expertise.<br><br><strong>About Us</strong></div><div>Christian Vision (CV) is a global Christian charity with evangelism at our heart. Founded in 1988 by Lord Robert Edmiston, CV’s powerful desire is to serve and equip Christians and the local church in their evangelistic endeavours. To this end, we work to see an impact in three key areas:</div><ol><li>Introducing people to Jesus;</li><li>Mobilising Christians to evangelise; and</li><li>Resourcing the Church with free digital content and knowledge.</li></ol>

Information Technology Manager

<div>Samaritan's Purse is seeking a<strong> Network Storage Engineer</strong> to join our IT team <strong>in Boone, N.C. </strong>&nbsp;You can be helping the ministry in all things Network Storage Engineering related every day! As a <strong>Network Storage Engineer,</strong> you will be assisting in the design and maintenance of disaster recovery solutions across multiple datacenters and accompanying backup\recovery technologies including SAN, CDP applications, backup appliances, recovery and testing plans with accompanying SLA and RPO definitions. Bring your Network Engineering knowledge to help support a mission critical Network team. Come and use your gifts daily to advance the Gospel!</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>A day in the life of a Network Storage Engineer:</strong></div><div>&nbsp;</div><div>At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and spend time praying for each other, our staff and volunteers who serve around the globe.&nbsp;</div><div>In the role of <strong>Network Storage Engineer </strong>you will have the opportunity to:</div><ul><li>Configure, install, and troubleshoot desktop and server hardware and related operating system software.</li><li>Support the integrity of network services such as e-mail, Internet, and/or telephone services.</li><li>Assist in designing and maintaining disaster recovery solutions across multiple datacenters and accompanying backup\recovery technologies including SAN snapshots\snapmirrors, CDP applications, backup appliances, recovery and testing plans with accompanying SLA and RPO definitions.&nbsp;</li><li>Utilize NetApp and Rubrik storage.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist with installation, configuration, and tuning of SAN and storage hardware and software.</li><li>Assist with storage development, implementation, and oversight for policies and procedures to ensure consistent storage provisioning and uptime, alongside regulatory compliance and data protection.&nbsp;</li><li>Install, maintain and improve system configurations and solutions, monitor and audit system utilization, performance and problems.</li><li>Perform daily storage engineer activities including management, zoning, provisioning, troubleshooting, and debugging.</li><li>Maintain a safe, secure, and professional work environment.</li><li>Monitor and manage installation, maintenance, upgrade and backup tasks via project management tools.</li><li>Assist with performance and capacity monitoring, reporting status to supervisor.</li><li>Available to provide on-call support as needed by management to fulfill the department Service Level Agreement and Internal Operating Procedures.</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelors or Associates degree and 2-4 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of Network Engineering processes and technology.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of Network technical stack including firewalls, LAN/WAN systems, routers, switches, firewalls, VoIP systems, servers, storage, backup, operating systems, and core applications.</li><li>Thorough knowledge of Network Storage systems and engineering tasks</li><li>Thorough knowledge of Network Storage maintenance and administration tasks.</li><li>Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies preferred<strong> but not</strong> required</li></ul><div><br><strong>Job Location: </strong>&nbsp;Boone, N.C&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Type: </strong>Full-Time</div><div><strong>Language Requirement: </strong>Fluency in English (required)</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>Benefits:</strong></div><ul><li>Medical, prescription, dental &amp; vision insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li><li>Long-term and Short-term disability insurance</li><li>Term Life Insurance</li><li>401 (k) retirement savings plan</li><li>10 paid holidays</li><li>12 vacation days</li><li>10 sick/personal days</li></ul><div><br><strong><em>Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement:</em></strong></div><div>Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.<br><br></div><div><strong><em>Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith:</em></strong></div><div>We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.<br><br></div><div>We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons:&nbsp; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.<br><br></div><div>We believe in the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood on the cross, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory. Matthew 1:23; John 1:1-4 and 1:29; Acts 1:11 and 2:22-24; Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 1:1-4 and 4:15.<br><br></div><div>We believe that all men everywhere are lost and face the judgment of God, that Jesus Christ is the only way of salvation, and that for the salvation of lost and sinful man, repentance of sin and faith in Jesus Christ results in regeneration by the Holy Spirit.&nbsp; Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:89; Titus 3:4-7.<br><br></div><div>We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life.&nbsp; John 3:5-8; Acts 1:8 and 4:31; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 2:14; Galatians 5:16-18; Ephesians 6:12; Colossians 2:6-10.<br><br></div><div>We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of eternal life and the lost unto the resurrection of damnation and eternal punishment.&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.<br><br></div><div>We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ and that all true believers are members of His body, the church.&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.<br><br></div><div>We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ.&nbsp; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.<br><br></div><div>We believe Gods plan for human sexuality is to be expressed only within the context of marriage, that God created man and woman as unique biological persons made to complete each other. God instituted monogamous marriage between male and female as the foundation of the family and the basic structure of human society. For this reason, we believe that marriage is exclusively the union of one genetic male and one genetic female. Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:5-6; Mark 10:6-9; Romans 1:26-27; 1 Corinthians 6:9.<br><br></div><div>We believe that we must dedicate ourselves to prayer, to the service of our Lord, to His authority over our lives, and to the ministry of evangelism.&nbsp; Matthew 9:35-38; 22:37-39, 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15 and 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 2:6-10; 1 Peter 3:15.<br><br></div><div>We believe that human life is sacred from conception to its natural end; and that we must have concern for the physical and spiritual needs of our fellowmen. Psalm 139:13; Isaiah 49:1; Jeremiah 1:5; Matthew 22:37-39; Romans 12:20-21; Galatians 6:10.<br><br></div><div>We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person biological male or female. These two distinct but complementary sexes together reflect the image and likeness of God. Rejection of ones biological sex is a rejection of Gods merciful design and creative order.&nbsp; Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5</div>

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