Job Description

Free Wheelchair Mission (FWM) is a faith-based, non-profit organization based in Irvine, California.  Our mission is to “Transform lives through the gift of mobility to the physically disabled poor in developing countries as motivated by Jesus Christ”.   Our vision is to “To creatively partner with like-minded international humanitarian and indigenous organizations to place 20 million wheelchairs”. 

Free Wheelchair Mission has grown rapidly over the last six years and has delivered over 280,000 wheelchairs since being founded in 2001.  In order to manage this growth, the organization needs to recruit and develop excellent staff members, who can grow with the organization and fill new positions of responsibility as the organization grows. For more information about the agency, please visit www.freewheelchairmission.org

Job Summary: Responsible for processing registration for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. for Free Wheelchair Mission. Assist staff in filling out necessary paperwork to fulfill fundraising eligibility in the United States.

Experience Required: 

• good written, interpersonal and email communication skills
• knowledge of small office procedures
• familiarity with missionary organizations or disabilities a plus
• experience in the non-profit sector highly desirable

Knowledge and Critical Skills: 

• ability to use office equipment including copy machine, fax machine, computer, printer, etc.
• good computer application skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High School diploma

How to Apply:  Please send cover letter addressing your experience with regard to the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, and resume with work and volunteer experience to portega@freewheelchairmission.org with “Summer Intern” in the subject line. No phone calls please. For more information, please visit www.freewheelchairmission.org

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