Emergency Water Response Domestic Apprentice - Spring 2026
If you are searching for a Career with Impact this is a unique opportunity to join the future global Samaritan's Purse team through the Samaritan's Purse Apprenticeship Program! We are now accepting applications for the Domestic Apprenticeship - Spring 2026! The start date for our next Apprenticeship opportunities will be in January 15, 2026.
The Samaritan's Purse Apprenticeship Program is a strategic program designed to prepare and train the next generation of the Samaritan's Purse future workforce. Samaritan's Purse is seeking an Emergency Water Response Domestic Apprentice to support our Emergency Water Response team in North Wilkesboro, NC. Samaritans Purse exists to provide spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world in Jesus name. The apprentice selected would receive the requisite training and experience needed to begin a career with Samaritans Purse. Apprentice positions will be 2 years in length and include salary and benefits. While the express purpose of an apprenticeship is to equip an individual for full-time work, a job is not guaranteed at the end of their 2 year contract. However, it is the expectation that the individual will successfully gain the needed competencies in order to advance.
A day in the life of an Apprentice:
At Samaritans Purse, the Gospel really is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer. We hear from members of our staff, both from IHQ and our global offices, as well special guest speakers who encourage us in Gods word. We then join together in prayer for one another, as well as praying for staff and volunteers who serve around the globe. We get paid to start each day this way!
Job Duties:
- Liaise with Emergency Water engineers on design and testing of inter-related emergency water systems and equipment.
- Prepare technical drawings and specifications; including operation manuals and pre-deployment check-lists.
- Assist in the assembly, repair, operation, maintenance, and testing of disaster response equipment for water collection, treatment, storage, and distribution.
- Support WASH disaster relief efforts, including deploying on Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) and/or serving on Incident Management Teams (IMTs).
- Maintains a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
- Follows policies and procedures of Samaritans Purse as set forth in the Policy Manual.
- Attends daily morning devotions and participates in prayer support for the ministry, donors and volunteers.
- Maintains a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
- Other duties may be assigned that are not specifically identified within the content of the job description
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelors degree from four-year college or university
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with 3-D modeling software (i.e. Solidworks, Fusion360, or SketchUp)
- Intermediate plumbing and electrical (preferred)
- Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work with a diverse team in a pressured environment
- Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred
Job Location: North Wilkesboro, NC
Type: Full-Time
Language Requirement: None
International Travel: Required
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage
- Disability insurance
- Term Life insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Ten paid holidays (holiday observance will depend on the host country)