Global Programs Specialist Position Available In Watauga, North Carolina

Global Programs Specialist

Location:

Boone, NC, United States

Job ID:

16067

Date Posted:

Apr 22, 2025
Job Description
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Samaritan’s Purse is seeking a Global Programs Specialist to join the Global Programs Team in our Boone, NC location. The Specialist will develop program parameters and create resources used by staff and volunteers to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the global Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Ministry, with a focus specifically on reaching “the least of these.” This will include programs and resources designed to engage children with special needs, including deaf, visually impaired/blind, disabled, orphaned, traumatized, and refugee. This role will play a pivotal role in accomplishing the mission of

Samaritan’s Purse:

to proclaim the hope of the Gospel through helping those in need.
A day in the life of a

Global Programs Specialist:

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. In the role of Global Programs Specialist, you will have the opportunity to: Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him
Develop ministry resources and training to engage children with special needs, including deaf, visually impaired/blind, disabled, orphaned, traumatized, and refugee. Develops metrics to measure effectiveness of initiatives to engage special needs children with the Gospel and discipleship
Manage projects and generate reports related to the development of programs and resources for special needs children. This includes the collection and management of stories, testimonies, and photos (OCC iStories) about OCC’s global ministry
Collaborate with the Global Programs Team on program content and strategy and supports the planning, development and evaluation of OCC program content and effectiveness
Collaborate and manage projects related to the development and improvement of Global Goals, including the creation of resources for staff and volunteers to utilize in equipping and coaching volunteers and ministry partners
Manage new and ongoing initiatives to mobilize prayer, evangelism and discipleship for special needs children. This includes managing prayer requests for Quarterly Days of Prayer and other international prayer calls
All other duties as assigned
Learn more about serving with Samaritans Purse.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university or associates degree in applicable field; and two (2) to four (4) years related experience, education and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
One (1) to two (2) years experience with training in a cross-cultural environment is preferred, including internships
Prior experience working with special needs children is preferred
Fluency in American Sign Language or other broadly used sign language is preferred
Ability to balance multiple tasks and priorities, both independently and in a team environment
General knowledge and experience working in Microsoft Office, Canva and Adobe Suite
Experience utilizing Tableau dashboards for data analysis and evaluation
12 credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies (required); if not already completed, opportunity to meet and complete requirement is available upon hire.

Job Location:

Boone, NC

Type:

Full-time

Language Requirement:

Fluency in English (required); American Sign Language preferred

Travel Expectations:

45-50 days/annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary

Benefits:

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
10 paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
10 sick days

Samaritan’s Purse Mission Statement:

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.

Samaritan’s Purse Statement of Faith:

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 2 Timothy 3:15-17.
We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Matthew 28:19; John 10:30; Ephesians 4:4-6.
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.
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. Luke 24:46-47; John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 3:23; 2 Corinthians 5:10-11; Ephesians 1:7 and 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7.
We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, whose indwelling enables the Christian to live a godly life. 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.
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. 1 Corinthians 15:51-57; Revelation 20:11-15.
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. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27; Ephesians 1:22-23.
We believe that the ministry of evangelism and discipleship a responsibility of all followers of Jesus Christ. Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:9-15; 1 Peter 3:15.
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. Genesis 1:26-27;1 Corinthians 6:9; Deuteronomy 22:5