North American Disaster Relief Student Partnerships Manager

Samaritan's Purse

North Wilkesboro (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

20 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-site Medical Clinic

Health insurance and vision/dental

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off: holidays, vacation, and

FSA and disability insurance

Job summary

Samaritan's Purse in North Wilkesboro, NC is seeking a Student Partnerships Manager to build and run our student engagement programs within NADR and U.S. Rebuild.

You will design internships, coordinate university partnerships, and align internal stakeholders to create scalable, mission-driven pathways for volunteering and service opportunities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Ministry, Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or related field with at least five years of experience.
Advanced knowledge of student engagement environments and how universities, campus ministries, and student organizations operate.
Intermediate knowledge of program and strategy development.
Proficient knowledge of Christian discipleship and ministry leadership.
Ability to initiate, grow, and sustain strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey vision and influence.

Responsibilities

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and be a consistent witness.
Develop and implement a student partnerships strategy across NADR and U.S. Rebuild with measurable outcomes.
Mobilize and coordinate student volunteer engagement and manage logistics for deployments.
Design and execute an internship and apprenticeship program with internal curriculum.
Build relationships with universities, campus ministries, and churches to expand student engagement nationwide.
Collaborate cross-functionally with other ministry areas to secure support and align initiatives.
Follow other duties as assigned.

Skills

Student engagement

Program development

Discipleship

Partnership development

Cross-department collaboration

Communication skills

Leadership direction

Biblical studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Ministry/Nonprofit Management/Business/Communications

Job description

Location

North Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Job ID

17252

Date Posted

Nov 6, 2026

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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.

Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/

What is the opportunity?

Respond with Compassionate Action

We are seeking a Student Partnerships Manager to join our North American Disaster Relief team in North Wilkesboro, NC. 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 Student Partnerships Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
Develop and implement a comprehensive student partnerships strategy that integrates volunteer engagement, internships, and talent pipeline development across NADR and U.S. Rebuild, aligning internal stakeholders and translating vision into measurable, scalable outcomes.
Mobilize and coordinate student volunteer engagement by designing flexible pathways for participation in disaster responses and rebuilding projects, navigating complex logistics such as scheduling uncertainty, group variability, and housing constraints, and personally supporting key deployments in the field.
Design and execute a reimagined internship and apprenticeship program with internal curriculum that produces qualified, mission-aligned candidates for both ministry and operational roles (including leadership, administrative, and skilled trades), in partnership with HR and departmental leadership.
Build and steward strategic relationships with universities, campus ministries, student organizations, trade schools, and church-based youth/young adult ministries, expanding the breadth and depth of student engagement nationwide.
Collaborate cross-functionally and influence without authority by working closely with other ministry areas to ensure alignment, secure support, and effectively execute student engagement initiatives.
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 in Ministry, Nonprofit Management, Business, Communications, or a related field and at least five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of experience and education.
Advanced working knowledge of student engagement environments: Deep understanding of how universities, campus ministries, and student organizations operate, including event planning cycles, leadership structures, and student decision-making dynamics.
Intermediate knowledge of program and strategy development: Ability to design, implement, and scale programs that involve multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and evolving operational needs.
Proficient knowledge of Christian discipleship and ministry leadership: Demonstrated ability to integrate spiritual formation, Gospel communication, and discipleship into program design and leadership.
Ability to initiate, grow, and sustain strategic partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including ministry leaders, educators, and organizational partners.
Ability to work effectively across departments, align competing priorities, and gain buy-in without direct authority.
Capacity to navigate ambiguity, manage competing constraints, and develop practical solutions in dynamic and unpredictable environments.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey vision, influence stakeholders, and represent the ministry externally.
Capable of setting direction while also executing details, particularly in a player-coach capacity.
Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical Studies preferred, not required.

What are the benefits?

Walk in Bold Faith

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