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Data Privacy Specialist
Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
Job ID: 17878
Date Posted: Oct 26, 2026
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What do we believe?
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity
At Samaritan''s Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/
What is the opportunity?
Respond with Compassionate Action
We are seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join our Legal team in Charlotte, North Wilkesboro, or Boone, North Carolina. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan''s Purse are to help people in Jesus'' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of Data Privacy Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
Develop and uphold data privacy and AI governance policies consistent with Samaritan''s Purse''s mission while providing practical guidance and engaging stakeholders across departments.
Design and deliver training programs focused on privacy and AI compliance, partnering with teams to strengthen understanding in alignment with the ministry''s operational values.
Build tools, templates, and workflows to enhance privacy and AI governance operations, seeking consistent, faith-grounded implementation across all levels.
Oversee implementation of evolving privacy requirements through coordinated projects, ensuring timely execution while maintaining transparency with leadership and teams.
Measure program performance through key metrics, assessing adoption of standards and informing improvements that support stewardship and effective mission delivery.
Other duties as assigned.
What are the qualifications?
Serve with Excellence
As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
Bachelor''s degree from a four-year college or university; and two (2) or more years related experience in data privacy, legal, data governance/protection, risk, or compliance; or equivalent combination of experience and education. Relevant privacy certifications, such as CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or CIPM, or related privacy training preferred. Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies strongly preferred.
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling complex and confidential matters.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, and translate complex privacy requirements into practical policies, standards, procedures, and employee guidance.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks independently while recognizing when to seek guidance or escalate issues.
Ability to influence without authority and support adoption of new policies, processes, and tools through stakeholder engagement, clear communication, and follow-up.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and adapt communications for audiences with varying roles, cultural backgrounds, and levels of privacy knowledge.
Ability to identify process gaps and develop practical workflows, tools, templates, and guidance that improve consistency and efficiency.
Ability to analyze information, identify trends, and develop accurate reports and dashboards that communicate program performance, risks, and progress to leadership.
Ability to develop project plans, coordinate stakeholders, track milestones and dependencies, and escalate issues affecting delivery.
Demonstrated experience developing engaging training or employee communications; formal instructional design and training facilitation experience.
What are the benefits?
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan''s Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Domestic Full Time:
On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents)
Medical, prescription, dental & vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Long-term and Short-term disability insurance
Paid Family Medical Leave
Term Life Insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan
10 paid holidays
12 vacation/personal days
10 sick days
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