Samaritan's Purse International Travel Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

Samaritan's Purse International Travel Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan



Samaritan’s Purse is seeking a detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as the International Travel Coordinator with Children’s Heart Project, located in Boone, NC. The International Travel Coordinator will work to arrange travel and logistical needs for the child, accompanying family members, interpreters and transport personnel.

You could have the opportunity to forever impact the life of a child as they travel to receive life-saving heart surgery and hear about the good news of Jesus Christ!

A day in the life of an International Travel Coordinator:

At Samaritan’s 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 International Travel Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him

  • Customize international travel and logistical needs (flight schedules, visas, transportation needs, en route accommodations, and travel documents) for the Children’s Heart Project child, accompanying family members, interpreters and transport personnel

  • Prepare, organize and send out travel packets with tickets, documents and orientation materials. Ensure and confirm accuracy of all documents, paying special attention to the spelling of names and travel itinerary details

  • Serve as a liaison between the Boone office, the International field offices, transporters and translators, child and family member(s), and the North American hospitals

  • When needed, obtain extended visas and file the proper paperwork and documentation with embassies in the USA and Canada

  • Be a point of contact for those traveling and help solve problems. This could mean late night calls

  • Identify, recruit, and orient medical
    and non-medical transport personnel, selecting the appropriate personnel needed for each trip, depending on the medial needs of the child

    Qualifications & Experience:

  • Practical, quick reasoning skills; must be able to keep communication lines open with all parties in the program

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; and one to two (1-2) years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Computer savvy with experience in Excel, Outlook, Word and SharePoint

  • Excellent attention to detail, spelling and grammar with both strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Team player with ability to meet deadlines, multi-task, and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment

  • Possess a positive outlook, remaining calm and level-headed in stressful situations

  • Experience traveling internationally preferred

    Job Location: Boone, North Carolina

    Type: Full-time

    Language Requirement: Fluency in English (required)

    Travel Expectations: 15-20 days of international travel annually

    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

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Samaritan's Purse International Travel Coordinator Jobs in South Sudan

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