Assistant Trip Leader

PRAYING PELICAN MISSIONS

. Facilitate logistical and relational aspects of short-term mission trips .

Posted 10/5/2026part-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesSenior💰 $350 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and relational skills in facilitating mission trips, while effectively managing logistics and fostering community engagement. Capable of working in diverse environments and supporting ministry activities with a servant leadership approach.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Proven Leadership ExperienceLogistical CoordinationCultural AdaptabilityServant LeadershipGospel-Centered Debriefs

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Hard Skills

Logistical ManagementMeal PreparationInventory MonitoringSupply ManagementDriving 15+ Passenger Vans

Soft Skills

DependabilityAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationServant Attitude

Industry Keywords

Missions ExperienceMinistry SettingLocal Church EngagementDiverse Cultural BackgroundsPPM Training Conference

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spring

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate logistical and relational aspects of short-term mission trips
Stay on-site and participate in ministry alongside host teams
Lead teams through logistical, relational, and spiritual aspects of trips
Build and maintain relationships with local PPM church partners and ministries
Oversee service projects, relational outreach, and daily schedules
Ensure groups have clear direction and required supplies
Assist with evening devotions and Gospel-centered debriefs
Prepare breakfast and dinner and support sack-lunch setup
Support local cooks with dishes and other tasks when needed
Monitor meal and ministry-site inventory
Assist the trip leader with supply runs
Care for, clean, and prepare lodging facilities before and after group stays
Turn in receipts for reimbursement as needed
Drive teams and staff between sites in some locations if aged 21 or older

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be 18 or older at the time of service
Available for at least 2–4 consecutive weeks during peak Spring and/or Summer seasons
Proven leadership experience, preferably in a missions or ministry setting
Able to attend PPM’s Training Conference in North Carolina April 23–25, 2027
Must complete assigned online training modules
Devoted Christ-follower actively engaged in a local church
Alignment with PPM’s Statement of Faith
Humble, dependable, adaptable, and able to work as a servant leader
Comfortable working with people from diverse cultural, geographical, and denominational backgrounds
Willing to work non-traditional hours and live in close community while forgoing typical comforts
Staff aged 21 and older may drive teams and staff in rental vehicles, including 15+ passenger vans

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation paid semi-monthly for applicable weeks of service
Airfare covered for applicable weeks of service and the spring training conference (if required)
Lodging covered for applicable weeks of service and the spring training conference (if required)
Meals covered for applicable weeks of service
Mileage reimbursement may be available for placements within driving distance, with manager approval