Volunteer Church Relations Jobs (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW

Portland Rescue Mission is seeking a Volunteer and Church Relations Manager. This gifted servant will have a warm and hospitable disposition, an ability to coordinate through effective communication, and an energetic spirit that models and inspires churches and volunteers towards joyful service.

Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you equip and inspire churches and individuals towards compassionate service? If so, we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity. 

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• How to apply: We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: https://portlandrescuemission.hiringthing.com/job/1043416/volunteer-and-church-relations-manager
• Status: Full-Time, Exempt
• Pay Range: $52,000-$60,000 annually 
• Hours: Primarily Monday-Friday days, evenings and weekends as needed
• Benefits: Medical, vision, and dental benefits. Three weeks PTO, 10 paid holidays and matching retirement opportunity.
• Location: Administrative Office (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland, OR)

THE PLACE

The Administration Offices for Portland Rescue Mission, located in the south wing of the Shepherd’s Door facility in East Portland, supports the life transforming work of Portland Rescue Mission taking place in 3 ministry sites, 3 transitional houses, 2 vocational training enterprises, and outreach vans. The Administration Offices hosts a variety of teams including advancement, finance, facilities, IT, church relations and volunteer coordination, and HR. The Administration ministry team of staff, interns, and volunteers shares the PRM story to the community and supports nearly 100 employees who are together serving over 7,000 individuals in great need each year – giving hope and restoring life. 

THE POSITION 

The Volunteer and Church Relations Manager will ensure that the compassionate care and discipleship provided to individuals suffering from homelessness, hunger and/or addiction is enhanced and expanded through church partnerships and the mobilization of churches, individuals, and groups into significant volunteer ministry at Portland Rescues Mission. They will ensure that the volunteer process (screening, selecting, equipping and leading) reflects PRM values and goals, volunteer roles are filled, and volunteers and volunteer supervisors are trained and supported. This person will manage two Volunteer Coordinators, delegating responsibilities as needed, and will work in close collaboration with the various staff supervisors and managers to create and maintain a robust volunteer ministry at PRM.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Portland Rescue Mission’s service to individuals suffering from homelessness and/or addiction will be enhanced and enriched through inspiring, mobilizing, and equipping churches, individuals and group volunteers into significant ministry
• Oversee all volunteer service activities so that the ministry to program participants and the community is enhanced through volunteerism
• Connect with local church pastors to cultivate a strong relationship, leading to partnership opportunities
• Invite and equip churches to serve through volunteerism, donations, financial giving, and client referrals
• Represent PRM at local churches through teaching, tabling, training and other opportunities with the goal of mobilizing the church to serve her neighbors well
• Guide, support, and collaborate with staff around volunteer roles, needs and development, ensuring volunteers are properly equipped, cared for, and integrated by their volunteer supervisor
• Ensure that volunteers and volunteer groups experience ongoing support as they serve through communication, updates, appreciation, and training so that their involvement and satisfaction deepens over the length of their service
• Provide management and support to the Volunteer Coordinators (and interns as available), delegating aspects of the volunteer process and oversight of volunteer job descriptions as appropriate
• Share the Gospel and provide spiritual care when opportunities are made available with the various guests, program participants, volunteers, interns, and partners Portland Rescue Mission serves and serves alongside

KEY OUTCOMES

• Identify church partners and seek to increase involvement each year
• Increase annual volunteer engagement 10% year over year by identifying new areas of service, developing and executing strategic recruitment and inviting churches to serve 
• Achieve high volunteer satisfaction and retention by creating a consistent, meaningful volunteer experience—measured through feedback, repeat service rates, and long-term engagement
• Build a sustainable volunteer community by implementing systems for communication, recognition, and leadership development that encourage volunteers to serve regularly and grow in commitment over time

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A passionate relationship with Jesus Christ and a testimony of continued growth in faith
• A personal ethos and work ethic that reflects Portland Rescue Mission’s ministry culture – Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servant
• A calling to serve and mobilize people to serve men, women and children impacted by homelessness and addiction
• Agreement with Portland Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics  
• College degree in related field or experience equivalent
• Experience serving in ministry and basic understanding of church ministry
• Proven experience working in teams and supervising people
• Proficient in communication, documentation, organization, scheduling and individual and group training/education
• Perform routine physical tasks including prolonged sitting and standing, frequent use of hands for typing and phone handling, and ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted

OUR MISSION

We exist to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness or addiction by sharing the word of God and demonstrating the love of Christ