Jobs at Mercy Ships

Installs, configures, supports, and troubleshoots Cisco network infrastructure, wireless systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and multi-site network operations. Contributes to network design and new ship construction projects, supports users and vendors, manages assigned project components, and provides on-call assistance. The role requires substantial domestic and international travel, with a hybrid schedule based primarily in Lindale, Texas.

Coordinates international air and ocean shipments for Mercy Ships vessels and land-based programs. Responsibilities include selecting shipping methods, handling standard, cold-chain, and hazardous materials shipments, ensuring DOT, IATA, ICAO, and IMDG compliance, tracking shipments, maintaining hazmat records, and overseeing mailroom functions when needed.

Leads Mercy Ships’ fleet-wide technical services team, prioritizing specialist support across vessel maintenance, dry dockings, repairs, modifications, and asset lifecycle planning. Reviews technical solutions for safety, regulatory compliance, maintainability, and operational suitability; monitors maritime regulations and classification requirements; manages major equipment replacement cases; and develops technical personnel. The role requires extensive maritime engineering leadership, international travel, and collaboration with shipyards, vendors, vessel teams, classification societies, and flag states.

The Regional Development Manager cultivates and solicits major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, and corporations across Southern California. Responsibilities include managing a 125–150-prospect caseload, developing donor strategies, conducting meetings, researching prospects, maintaining donor records, preparing reports and budgets, and stewarding gifts. The role is remote but requires residence in Southern California, frequent travel, independent work, collaboration with leadership and volunteers, and alignment with Mercy Ships’ Christian mission and values.

Facilitates introductory and entry-level training for Mercy Ships staff and crew across multicultural environments. Responsibilities include preparing onboarding programs, delivering in-person and online instruction, adapting curricula using adult learning principles, gathering feedback, mentoring participants, leading small groups, supporting residential participants, and traveling to other locations. The role requires public speaking, collaboration, servant leadership, occasional extended hours, and domestic or international travel.