Open Full and Part-Time Positions
Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the oldest private social service agency in Washington, DC. In addition to its emergency shelter, which provides almost 60,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates a holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development program for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center which provides food for over 4000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens. Charity Navigator has rated Central Union Mission as a four-star charity, GuideStar awarded Central Union Mission a Gold Seal for our financial transparency and GreatNonProfits has given Central Union Mission a Top-Rated award.
PURPOSE:
To Glorify God through proclaiming and teaching the Gospel, leading people to Christ, developing disciples, and serving the needs of hurting people throughout the Washington Metropolitan area. We hold the Bible to be God’s Holy Word in its entirety. It is inspired in every part by the Holy Spirit. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21)
We hold that through preaching, teaching and ministering, Central Union Mission must use its resources and activities to bring men, women and children under the power of the Gospel; that they may have victory over sin, come into fellowship with God and live Spirit-filled, fruitful lives in Christ. I have read the Doctrinal Statement of Central Union Mission and I accept it without reservation.
Vice President of Development
POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Development
REPORTS TO: President & CEO
STATUS: Full-Time Regular
SUMMARY:: Responsible for providing leadership, strategy development, execution, and overall administration of operations related to fundraising. The Vice President of Development manages the development staff and oversees all development-related programs, including, but not limited to, individual giving, corporate and foundation support, church donor relations, gift-in-kind, digital fundraising, and fundraising events. He/she also actively manages a portfolio of valued philanthropic partners and high-capacity prospects, and represents the organization at key donor meetings and events.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Development:
- Develop and implement annual fundraising strategy that aligns with the Mission’s goals, and raise funds for annual fund, capital campaigns and special projects in accordance with the Mission’s vision and priorities.
- Oversee development initiatives related to grants, major donors, corporate, civic and church giving, direct mail, radio, digital media, workplace giving campaigns, planned giving and other sectors to meet Mission’s fundraising goals.
- Manage fundraising agency relationship to ensure they meet their revenue and expense goals for the Mission. Responsible for overall quality control of solicitations.
- At the discretion of the CEO, serve as a key public relations spokesperson, media contact, community advocate and representative.
- Ensure all donors are shown appreciation and receive appropriate strategic communication aligned with the Mission’s donor stewardship priorities.
- Identify and develop new initiatives for promoting awareness, building relationships, and increased giving to Central Union Mission.
- Actively manage relationships with an assigned portfolio of existing major donors and prospects, strengthening relationships with current and potential donors and elevating them to increasingly higher levels of giving and engagement.
- Build, motivate and manage the development department in a fiscally sound manner by ensuring that the appropriate systems, staffing and procedures are in place to support fundraising goals.
Leadership:
- Oversee Mission-wide projects that combine communications, development, partnerships, community engagement and ministry, as assigned by the President & CEO.
- Special projects as assigned by the President & CEO.
- Select, train, and provide development opportunities, performance appraisal and counseling for department staff. Manage department staff and ensure performance of individuals is meeting goals.
- Maintain open communication with the senior leadership team regarding donor and fundraising
activities.
- Participate on the senior management team for the organization.
- Help ensure the Mission’s reputation and integrity remains strong and positive.
- Periods of managing the Mission’s marketing, communications and social media activities may be required.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a nationally accredited university/college. Master’s degree preferred.
- At least 8-10 years of successful fundraising experience, including engaging and/or managing the relationship and work with a fundraising agency. Acute understanding of the interplay and expectations of a fundraising agency required.
- Practical experience and skills with the elements articulated in this job description.
- Solid understanding of best practices and trends in nonprofit fundraising required.
- A demonstrated passion for ministry and issues surrounding homelessness and poverty.
- Strong management and interpersonal skills with ability to sustain good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Hands-on experience with donor CRM software required (preferably multiple platforms) as well as excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Power Point.
- Daily presence in the office with outstanding management skills required. Some evening and weekend presence required for special events, media opportunities, etc.
- Visionary leader who can successfully articulate and implement goals and action plan of the President & CEO.
- Ability to sit or stand for sustained periods of time, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and other basic physical abilities required.
- An active member in a local Christian church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith is required.
Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Cook II
POSITION TITLE: Cook II
REPORTS TO: Kitchen Manager
STATUS: Full-Time, essential
REPORTS TO: Washington, DC
SUMMARY:: The Cook II accurately and efficiently cooks meats, fish, vegetables, soups and other hot/cold food products as well as prepares and portions foods prior to cooking. Performs other duties in the areas of food and final plate preparation including preparing food items in advance. Assists with food reception and storage, serving (including special events) and works with Mission volunteers and others working in the kitchen.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
60% Planning, preparation, service of meals in the following areas:
- Prepare a variety of meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables and other food items in broilers, ovens, grills, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment according to standardized recipes.
- Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
- Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
- Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
- Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications. Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, convection oven, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
- Assists in food prep assignments during off-peak periods as needed.
- Closes the kitchen properly and follows the closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in closing the kitchen.
20% Food Handling
- Participates in the prep/cooking of high-yield meal service.
- Supervises and trains assigned program participants to handle food properly.
- Receives and organizes food arriving at/departing from the Mission.
- Handles, stores, labels and rotates all products properly. Perform pantry storage duties of food items.
- Responsible for enforcing restricted access to the kitchen and pantry – authorized personnel only.
- Assists with Pantry organization.
- Participates in the prep/cooking of high-yield meal service.
- Supervises and trains assigned program participants to handle food properly.
- Receives and organizes food arriving at/departing from the Mission.
- Handles, stores, labels and rotates all products properly. Perform pantry storage duties of food items.
- Responsible for enforcing restricted access to the kitchen and pantry – authorized personnel only.
- Assists with Pantry organization.
10% Volunteers, Community Engagement and other
- Coordinates and supervised Mission kitchen volunteers during their shift.
- Supports and helps with community events utilizing volunteers.
- Supports Mission special projects/events.
- Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Cook.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- An active member in a local Christian church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith is required.
- A minimum of 2/3 years of experience in food preparation, cooking and serving.
- Food Handler’s License.
- At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity working independently in a commercial kitchen.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Active driver’s license and transportation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to lift, stir, and manipulate large cooking vessels of food.
- Frequently walk short distances.
- Continuously stand.
- Frequently bend or twist at the neck or torso.
- Continuously grip.
- Occasionally reach, stoop, kneel and crouch
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Interested and qualified candidates must contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Jr. Staff Accountant
POSITION TITLE: Jr. Staff Accountant
REPORTS TO: Staff Accountant
STATUS: Full-Time Regular
LOCATION: Administrative Offices
SUMMARY
Maintain accurate financial transactions and records. Support Finance Department with financial operations including reconciliations of accounts, collaborating with Development Department for reporting, maintaining financial reporting for CFRC, monthly close and year end audit.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
80% Accounting / Bookkeeping:
- Verify, allocate, and post details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts daily so that the general ledger accurately reflects current activity.
- Reconcile and balance the operating account, other bank accounts as assigned and all subsidiary ledgers, including online credit card receipts and Mission Muffins (internal sales report).
- Reconcile the donor software donations to the general ledger on a monthly basis. Ensure all reconciling entries are made on a timely basis.
- Compile reports to show statistics such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.
- Monitor RTW bi-weekly payroll for accuracy
- Responsible for counting and depositing cash related to shelter and CFRC activities.
- Assist with and prepare documents for the annual audit.
20% Financial Support:
- Coordinate efforts with Staff Accountant, CFO, to support functional operations in Finance Department.
- Prepare account and activity analysis as requested. Able to generate analytical reports without significant supervision.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma Required/A.S. Finance or Accounting preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook.
- Advanced knowledge of QuickBooks Pro for Non- profits.
- Clear understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Detailed oriented and capable of performing complete reconciliations and thoughtful analysis. Identifies errors and corrects them.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work on multiple, complex projects simultaneously and see them to completion with minimal supervision.
- Active driver’s license good driving record and reliable transportation.
- An active member in a local Christian church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking, and the ability to intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. (boxes, paper, office supplies, etc.).
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
- Must have good vision to read print and a computer screen.
- Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
APPLICATION:
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .
Senior Social Worker
Reports to Senior Director of Social Work
Summary:: This position is an exciting opportunity to serve with one of the most respected and impactful organizations in Washington, DC. Central Union Mission has been serving the homeless and low-income families in the nation’s capital for 138 years. The Mission has some of the most strategic programs in the nation for combatting homelessness and poverty. The individual in this position will provide services and support at the Mission’s Comprehensive Family Resource Center (CFRC) and all other programs and ministries under the direction of the Senior Director of Social Work as necessary.
Specific Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions include, but are not limited to the following:
80% Case Management and Related Services and Supports
- Conduct intake and assessments: cognitive, functional, environmental, psychosocial data, etc.
- Provide counseling support
- Conduct crisis intervention support
- Refer clients to available therapeutic, social service, educational and medical resources when appropriate
- Plan, seek, advocate, and monitor services from various social service or health care organizations and staff on behalf of a client.
- Assist with developing support systems to meet client needs by identifying and coordinating with a variety of available service providers necessary to maintain independent living, self-sufficiency and family stabilization
- Actively pursue venues to acquire knowledge of the broader community that enhances the service delivery process
- Plan, coordinate and execute, as appropriate, events that promote well-being (spiritual health, mental health, social-emotional, cognitive, physiological, environmental, financial, etc.)
- Become familiar and gain a working knowledge of agency policies and procedures
- Assist in completing surveys and other types of information gathering
- Assist population in completing critical applications (food stamps, Social Security, identification cards, birth-certificates, job/housing searches, etc.)
- Coordinate with the Senior Director of Social work to plan and oversee legal and immigration services from partner providers
- Learn about the special needs, intervention strategies, and behavioral approaches for individuals with challenges such as domestic violence, substance abuse, diversity and family/inter-generational concerns and other challenging issues that plague the population
- Serve as an advocate for equitability in all aspects of the service delivery process
- Attend professional development trainings, as available and appropriate
- Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members
- Maintain a flexible schedule, adaptive to the needs of the ministry
5% Resource Development and Acquisition
- Research both formal and informal social services or other related services and supports to meet the needs of the population
- Arrange and coordinate meetings, attend community programs, events etc. to build good will
10% Ministry Documentation Support
- Input and maintain up-to-date, accurate entries to the Mission-Tracker system or other necessary documentation vehicles as deemed appropriate and as directed
- Prepare written and statistical reports, as needed
5% Other duties as assigned
- Support the other work of the CFRC whenever possible
- Attend work-related meetings, events within and outside of normal working hours
- Must seek opportunities for on-going professional development and acquire necessary training, CEU hours as required for licensure and/or to remain relevant and current
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- MSW with five years, or BSW Degree with four years, of related work experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Ability to utilize the internet and other channels for research and to understand how to garner resources
- Possess excellent skills as it relates to results orientation, critical and creative thinking
- Demonstrated skills in working effectively with diverse clients from various backgrounds, ethnicities educational and financial challenges
- Must be flexible and adaptable in meeting the needs of the client and ministry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Motivated and willing to engage in the teamwork process
- Capacity to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines
- Physical Demands: The position is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking, and the ability to intermittently kneel down, stoop, bend at the waist, twist at the waist and reach, or sit for long periods of time. Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment (copier, fax, printers, multi-line phone systems).
- Must have good vision to read a computer screen.
- Ability to hear and speak to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to include repetitive keyboarding, grasping, and reaching to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or standard office equipment.
- Agreement with and commitment to Central Union Mission’s mission and statement of faith required.
- Committed Christian and currently active in a local Christian church required.
For more information or to apply for this position please contact Carrie Kelley at ckelley@missiondc.org .