Volunteer Ministry Coordinator

Portland Rescue Mission•Portland, OR

3d•$43,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Volunteer Ministry Coordinator will ensure that the compassionate care and discipleship provided to individuals suffering from homelessness, hunger and/or addiction is enhanced and expanded through the mobilization of churches, individuals, and groups into significant volunteer ministry at Portland Rescues Mission. The Volunteer Ministry Coordinator will oversee individual and group volunteer service at The Harbor, Shepherd's Door, and Administration.

Requirements

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
Passionate and skilled in discernment to appropriately place volunteers in service roles
College degree in related field or experience equivalent
Experience serving in ministry and basic understanding of church ministry
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

Responsibilities

Oversee all volunteer service activities at The Harbor, Shepherd's Door, and Administration so that the ministry to program participants and the community is enhanced through volunteerism
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
Work with the volunteer team to lead volunteer appreciation events and other trainings and activities
Oversee occasional group service projects allowing groups to experience service at Portland Rescue Mission with the goal of increasing involvement
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
Discern the faith background of the various volunteers and groups that seek to serve with PRM and appropriately match them to the various service roles, paying special attention to volunteer roles that require Christian maturity so that the discipleship of program participants is enhanced.
Support volunteer recruitment by adversing Portland Rescue Mission to churches and groups (e.g. volunteer fairs, tables, worship services, trainings) and clearly articulate what PRM does and how volunteerism is vital to PRM's mission and goals
Support PRM's Church Partnership goals to invite and equip Churches to serve through volunteerism, donations, and client referrals