PT Transportation Associate: Aurora

World Relief•Aurora, IL

1d•$20 - $22

About The Position

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? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor? If you answered âyesâ, to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you. At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering. If youâre looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today. ORGANIZATION SUMMARY World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the worldâs greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy. POSITION SUMMARY: This position has the primary responsibility of driving a 15-passenger van to transport students to and from English classes, as well as to maintain communication with the Support Services Manager for updated routes for picking up and dropping off students. This position will be part of the Student Support Services Team that provides a number of support services to the Adult English Language Program at World Relief. Preference given to those with Spanish, Swahili, or Dari language skills. This is a limited-term position funded through a grant agreement until June 30th, 2026 and contingent upon funding extension. It is a part time position consisting of 12 hours per week, scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Requirements

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
A valid Illinois Driverâs License
1 year of driving experience in the US required
Good driving record required
Access to own transportation to commute to/between work sites in DuPage and Aurora areas.

Nice To Haves

Able to communicate in English verbally and in writing
Reliable and punctual
Able to work well cross-culturally
Previous experience driving a 15-passenger van
Experience working with diverse populations
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Pick up students in the morning and bring them to the site of their English classes.
Take students home after English classes.
Follow transportation schedules and communicate with the Student Support Team for route updates.
Assist with copying materials and delivering them to students.
Assist with picking up equipment from students who no longer take classes.
Other duties as assigned by the Student Support Services Team.

Benefits

World Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program part-time employees (working 25+ hours per week).
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.

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