Data Privacy Specialist

Samaritan; Colony Acres (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability insurance

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join our Legal team in Charlotte, NC within a faith-driven organization. You will develop privacy and AI governance policies, design practical guidance, and deliver training across departments.

The role focuses on implementing privacy programs, building tools and templates, and measuring performance to support stewardship and mission delivery. Bachelor’s degree and privacy certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with 2+ years in data privacy, legal, governance, risk, or compliance.
• Privacy certifications such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM are preferred.
• Twelve credit hours of Biblical studies strongly preferred.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment on confidential matters.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication; translate privacy requirements into practical guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and escalate when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive policy adoption.
• Identify process gaps and develop practical workflows and tools for governance.
• Analyze information and develop reports and dashboards for leadership.
• Develop project plans, coordinate stakeholders, and track milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and uphold data privacy and AI governance policies aligned with our mission.
• Design and deliver training programs on privacy and AI compliance.
• Build templates, workflows, and tools to strengthen governance operations.
• Oversee implementation of evolving privacy requirements with timely execution.
• Measure program performance using key metrics and share insights with leadership.
• Engage stakeholders across departments to drive adoption of new policies.
• Prepare reports and dashboards communicating risks and progress.
• Assist in coordinating projects and dependencies to ensure delivery.
• Create engaging employee communications and instructional materials.

Skills

Discretion and judgment

Communication skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CIPP/US

CIPP/E

CIPM

Biblical studies (12 credit hours)

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Date Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Get Involved!

What do we believe?

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity

At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.

We are seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join our Legal team in Charlotte, North Wilkesboro, or Boone, North Carolina. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In the role of Data Privacy Specialist,you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

Develop and uphold data privacy and AI governance policies consistent with Samaritan's Purse's mission while providing practical guidance and engaging stakeholders across departments.

Design and deliver training programs focused on privacy and AI compliance, partnering with teams to strengthen understanding in alignment with the ministry's operational values.

Build tools, templates, and workflows to enhance privacy and AI governance operations, seeking consistent, faith-grounded implementation across all levels.

Oversee implementation of evolving privacy requirements through coordinated projects, ensuring timely execution while maintaining transparency with leadership and teams.

Measure program performance through key metrics, assessing adoption of standards and informing improvements that support stewardship and effective mission delivery.

Other duties as assigned.

What are the qualifications?

Serve with Excellence

As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; and two (2) or more years related experience in data privacy, legal, data governance/protection, risk, or compliance; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Relevant privacy certifications, such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM, or related privacy training preferred. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.

Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling complex and confidential matters.

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, and translate complex privacy requirements into practical policies, standards, procedures, and employee guidance.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks independently while recognizing when to seek guidance or escalating issues.

Ability to influence without authority and support adoption of new policies, processes, and tools through stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and follow-up.

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt communications for audiences with varying roles, cultural backgrounds, and levels of privacy knowledge.

Ability to identify process gaps and develop practical workflows, tools, templates, and guidance that improve consistency and efficiency.

Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and develop accurate reports and dashboards that communicate program performance, risks, and progress to leadership.

Ability to develop project plans, coordinate stakeholders, track milestones and dependencies, and escalation issues affecting delivery.

Demonstrated experience developing engaging training or employee communications; formal instructional design and training facilitation experience.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Domestic Full Time:

On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Long-term and Short-term disability insurance

Samaritan's Purse
PO Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607
828.262.1980.

Samaritan's Purse is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity. All contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to 10 percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need.