Assistant Trip Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Coordinate the logistical and relational elements of short-term mission trips

• Remain on-site and engage in ministry activities alongside host teams

• Guide teams through the logistical, relational, and spiritual components of trips

• Establish and nurture relationships with local PPM church partners and ministries

• Supervise service projects, relational outreach, and daily itineraries

• Ensure that groups receive clear guidance and necessary supplies

• Assist with evening devotionals and Gospel-focused debriefs

• Prepare breakfast and dinner while aiding in sack-lunch preparations

• Support local cooks with meal preparation and additional tasks as required

• Track meal and ministry-site inventory

• Aid the trip leader with supply procurement

• Maintain, clean, and prepare lodging facilities before and after group visits

• Submit receipts for reimbursement when necessary

• Transport teams and staff between locations in certain areas if aged 21 or older

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old at the time of service

• Available for a minimum of 2–4 consecutive weeks during the peak Spring and/or Summer seasons

• Demonstrated leadership experience, ideally in a missions or ministry context

• Able to participate in PPM’s Training Conference in North Carolina from April 23–25, 2027

• Required to complete designated online training modules

• Committed Christ-follower actively involved in a local church

• Agreement with PPM’s Statement of Faith

• Humble, reliable, adaptable, and capable of serving as a leader

• Comfortable collaborating with individuals from diverse cultural, geographical, and denominational backgrounds

• Willingness to work outside of traditional hours and live in close community while sacrificing typical comforts

• Staff members aged 21 and older may operate rental vehicles, including 15+ passenger vans

🏝️ Benefits

• Compensation issued semi-monthly for relevant weeks of service

• Airfare covered for applicable weeks of service and the spring training conference (if required)

• Lodging expenses covered for relevant weeks of service and the spring training conference (if required)

• Meal costs covered for applicable weeks of service

• Mileage reimbursement may be available for placements within driving distance, subject to manager approval