JOIN THE TEAM
It amazes us how God brought the Arctic Barnabas team together, and we indeed are a team! We passionately serve Jesus with our individual gift and skill sets while we work together in unified dedication to the mission of ABM. Our staff families range widely in age and life experience, yet God shaped us individually for this ministry.
We continually sense the burden to strengthen and encourage more ministry families in remote locations of Alaska and Northern Canada, yet we simply need more staff and resources. Therefore, we ask God for more laborers. We want to build the team with individuals or families who resonate with the mission of ABM. Each staff family takes the Great Commission seriously to go and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:18-20).
Founded in 2000, Arctic Barnabas Ministries (ABM) exists to strengthen and encourage pastor and missionary families to effectively advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout remote Alaska and Northern Canada.
One fifth the size of the lower 48 states, Alaska comprises approximately 230 communities. Only a handful of villages are accessible by roads. All equipment, food, and people must be transported to these remote villages by barge or aircraft. ABM operates several airplanes to access these villages for face-to-face contacts with the ministry families we serve.
We believe if equipped ministry leaders and their families serve in these villages with personal, spiritual vitality, their witness for Christ will prove much more effective. We desire to see these ministry families thriving as disciplemakers, not just surviving so the Gospel will transform lives.
Do you have what it takes to come along-side these courageous servants as a pastoral caregiver? Would you accept the challenge of raising support and moving your family to the Kenai Peninsula or a remote Arctic village (ABM is currently recruiting staff for several hub villages in Alaska)? If you sense God prompting you to consider this assignment, please contact us.
CURRENT OPENINGS FOR FULL TIME SUPPORT RAISING STAFF
Arctic Barnabas Ministries Positions available
Regional Missionary - We currently are looking for 11 families who have a love for indigenous peoples and a heart to care for missionaries. The right fit will be someone who is a pilot and who has a minimum of 500hrs. of flight, commercial certificate, instrument rated, FAA class2 medical. Additionally, an A&P mechanics certificate is highly desired. Carry out our five areas of ministry in their region: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Director of Maintenance - ABM currently is looking for an experienced maintenance person. 5years minimum of experience is preferred. The right fit will possess an A&P maintenance certificate and preferably at the IA level. They will love to work on vehicles and equipment of all types. Carry out the needs of the building and grounds. Ability to organize and inventory our equipment and tools. Carry out our five areas of ministry: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Development Director - The right person for this position will possess the ability to work together with the leadership team. Creating partnerships on behalf of the organization is a must. These will be financial and organizational/team partnerships. You will love to write grants and research them. Carry out our five areas of ministry: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
IT/Media Specialist - The right fit for this position will possess the knowledge and ability to work on, maintain, and upgrade our network infrastructure as needed. You will love living here in Alaska. You must have an associate’s degree or better in computer Science, Informational Science, or Network Engineering. Two years of experience is a plus. You will also enjoy making video and picture updates for the ministry as needed. Your website ability will be a big help. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your office duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Financial Managers Assistant - Do you get excited about excel and QuickBooks and working with numbers? We are looking for someone with an accounting background that wouldlove to learn and assist our Financial Manager. This position could grow into the managers position over time. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your office duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Human Resources Assistant - The right candidate for this position will enjoy working with HR related skills. Must have a desire to help and assist the HR Director in putting together materials for HR related purposes. Organizational skills are a must and attention to details. Must have a love for those you work alongside and desire to help take care of the internal people of our ministry. You will have a desire to learn and assist staff fundraising. You will get excited about helping with recruiting and networking to build the ABM team. Learning hiring and exiting processes for nonprofit ministry is also needed. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your office duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Director of Operations - As director of operations you will oversee our aviation department and our maintenance department. You will need to be a disciplined leader who can work with building teams and the ability to give and take direction well. Functioning with our leadership team is a must. Being a great communicator will help you to succeed in this role. As you oversee our aviation director you will need to have a great working knowledge of aviation and aviation maintenance, 5yrs. experience minimum preferred. As you work with the maintenance director you will need to help with guiding in maintenance procedures and equipment as needed by the maintenance director. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your assigned duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Director of Aviation - We are in need of a skilled pilot with a minimum of commercial certificate with instrument and high-performance ratings. Multi-engine rating preferred. You will be a CFI, CFII or the ability to gain what is needed to serve the missionary community for ABM. You will need experience in tracking a fleet and scheduling the needed maintenance and flight schedules. This position requires a minimum of 500hrs as PIC and 100hrs. of Alaska time. We prefer that you have a minimum of 1000hrs of PIC time. Additionally, an A&P certificate is required, and an IA rating is preferred. The right candidate will need to build strong relationship with the Operations director and Maintenance director. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your assigned duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Pilot / Mechanic - An ABM Pilot reports to the Director of Aviation and is responsible for ABMs consistent achievement of safe and proficient piloting of ABM aircraft. Minimum requirements are commercial certificate with instrument and high-performance ratings. Required current second-class medical certificate and 500 hours of logged PIC flight time. Before carrying passengers, 100 hours of Alaska time is required, which can be obtained at ABM. Also required to have an A&P mechanic certificate with 3 years maintenance experience. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your assigned duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
Certified Flight Instructor - AN ABM Instructor Pilot will be responsible for training ABM pilots, ensuring currency and proficiency for flight crew, working with short-term flight interns in furtherance of their training and use of the BATD flight simulator. Additional duties will be performing operational ministry flights as needed. Minimum pilot requirements are commercial certificate with instrument and high-performance ratings. Minimum instructor certificates are CFI and CFII, and preferably MEI. Required current second-class medical certificate, 500 hours of logged PIC flight time, and three years of experience as instructor. Before carrying passengers, 100 hours of Alaska time is required, which can be obtained at ABM. An A&P mechanic certificate is not required but is preferred. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your assigned duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect. Aircraft Mechanic – An ABM aircraft mechanic is responsible for ABMs consistent achievement of maintaining an airworthy fleet of aircraft through all aspects of aircraft maintenance and routine inspections. Minimum requirements are to have an A&P mechanic certificate with 3 years maintenance experience. An IA rating is not required but is preferred. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your assigned duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect. Carry out our five areas of ministry in addition to your assigned duties: Shepherd, Equip, Serve, Refresh and Connect.
NOTE: These positions require you to move to Alaska and raise your own financial package. We are a nonprofit ministry that works under a W-2 system as employees.
For more information please contact:
Daniel Pottner- Human Resources Director
dan@arcticbarnabas.org
907-283-3377