Serge’s team in the Dominican Republic is looking for a Vehicle Mechanic / Instructor / Youth Mentor. If you are interested, please fill out a Go Form (www.serge.org/go). If you know someone who is interested, please send them our way (go@serge.org)!
Position Title: Vehicle Mechanic / Instructor / Youth Mentor
Location: Dominican Republic
FT/PT: Full-time
Length of Service: Term length can range from special internship (less than a year) to long-term service (1-4 years)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a training program for young people interested in becoming vehicle mechanics which incorporates spiritual discipleship and life skills as well as technical expertise.
- Assist team members with purchase of vehicles, maintenance, repairs, etc.
- Assist materially poor with low price vehicles
- Mentor students
Requirements and Critical Qualities:
- Mature believer in Jesus Christ who prioritizes a deepening relationship with Him.
- Willingness to live cross-culturally, serving and interacting with people whose perspective and understanding may vary significantly from his/hers.
- 3-5 years of experience or education as vehicle mechanic, preferably with both gasoline and diesel engines.
- Ability to teach students with little or no formal education.
- Effective communication in English and Spanish; including the ability to present information to donors and organizational allies. (If an individual is not bilingual, the willingness to make this a priority in the first 12 months.)