If you’re looking for purpose in addition to a paycheck, join us in ministry at The Union Mission!
Our team is Caring Like Christ for some of South Hampton Roads’ most vulnerable neighbors: those experiencing homelessness. As a Union Mission staff member, your work is an investment in changing individual lives and our community for the better, both for tomorrow and for eternity!
In accordance with Scriptural principles, and with state and national law, The Union Mission Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek the men and women best suited to each position based on their education, training, and experience. We conduct all recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and termination procedures without respect to race, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
As a Christian religious nonprofit ministry, The Union Mission hires only candidates who are growing Christians who can clearly communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. Some positions require various days, evenings, and/or weekends.
Open Positions
Click on any job title link to apply now.
Or email your cover letter and resume to Kathy Vaughan.
Only applications or emails containing a resume (attachment or link) will be considered.
Shelter Staff Openings
Full-time Shelter Manager, Evening Shift, Bashford Men’s Shelter
– Full-time, 3–11 p.m., some weekend hours may be required.
– Key responsibilities: Oversee the activities, safety, and well-being of emergency shelter guests, program participants, and day services guests in the Bashford Men’s Shelter, as well as visitors, volunteers, and resource providers; provide guidance, assistance, and direct supervision for same. Assist with other shelter operations (i.e., kitchen, volunteers, programs with community partners)
– Must be able to: apply demonstrate biblically appropriate responses and assistance in difficult or crisis situations; advise staff of and advocate for individual guests’ needs for physical, emotional, and/or spiritual support; demonstrate Christlike behaviors and attitudes and communicate the Gospel clearly as opportunities arise.
– Ideal candidates will have exceptional hospitality skills, balancing compliance with Christian compassion; be able to work independently and as part of a team; exercise good discernment; and demonstrate strong documentation and communication skills.
– 1 year of experience working with men experiencing homelessness, co-occurring disorders, and/or associated conditions, or in a comparable fast-paced customer service or managerial role.
– High school graduate or equivalent GED required, college or advanced degrees welcomed.
– Male only
Part-time Shelter Manager, Evening Shift, Bashford Men’s Shelter
– Part-time (up to 32 hours), 3–11 p.m., some weekend hours may be required.
– Key responsibilities: Oversee the activities, safety, and well-being of emergency shelter guests, program participants, and day services guests in the Bashford Men’s Shelter, as well as visitors, volunteers, and resource providers; provide guidance, assistance, and direct supervision for same. Assist with other shelter operations (i.e., kitchen, volunteers, programs with community partners)
– Must be able to: apply demonstrate biblically appropriate responses and assistance in difficult or crisis situations; advise staff of and advocate for individual guests’ needs for physical, emotional, and/or spiritual support; demonstrate Christlike behaviors and attitudes and communicate the Gospel clearly as opportunities arise.
– Ideal candidates will have exceptional hospitality skills, balancing compliance with Christian compassion; be able to work independently and as part of a team; exercise good discernment; and demonstrate strong documentation and communication skills.
– 1 year of experience working with men experiencing homelessness, co-occurring disorders, and/or associated conditions, or in a comparable fast-paced customer service or managerial role.
– High school graduate or equivalent GED required, college or advanced degrees welcomed.
– Male only
Full-time Shelter Manager, Overnight Shift, Bashford Men’s Shelter
– Full-time, 11 p.m.–7 a.m., some weekend hours may be required.
– Key responsibilities: Oversee the activities, safety, and well-being of emergency shelter guests, program participants, and day services guests in the Bashford Men’s Shelter, as well as visitors, volunteers, and resource providers; provide guidance, assistance, and direct supervision for same. Assist with other shelter operations (i.e., kitchen, volunteers, programs with community partners)
– Must be able to: apply demonstrate biblically appropriate responses and assistance in difficult or crisis situations; advise staff of and advocate for individual guests’ needs for physical, emotional, and/or spiritual support; demonstrate Christlike behaviors and attitudes and communicate the Gospel clearly as opportunities arise.
– Ideal candidates will have exceptional hospitality skills, balancing compliance with Christian compassion; be able to work independently and as part of a team; exercise good discernment; and demonstrate strong documentation and communication skills.
– 1 year of experience working with men experiencing homelessness, co-occurring disorders, and/or associated conditions, or in a comparable fast-paced customer service or managerial role.
– High school graduate or equivalent GED required, college or advanced degrees welcomed.
– Male only
Part-time Shelter Manager, Overnight Shift, Bashford Men’s Shelter
– Part-time (up to 32 hours), 11 p.m.–7 a.m., some weekend hours may be required.
– Key responsibilities: Oversee the activities, safety, and well-being of emergency shelter guests, program participants, and day services guests in the Bashford Men’s Shelter, as well as visitors, volunteers, and resource providers; provide guidance, assistance, and direct supervision for same. Assist with other shelter operations (i.e., kitchen, volunteers, programs with community partners)
– Must be able to: apply demonstrate biblically appropriate responses and assistance in difficult or crisis situations; advise staff of and advocate for individual guests’ needs for physical, emotional, and/or spiritual support; demonstrate Christlike behaviors and attitudes and communicate the Gospel clearly as opportunities arise.
– Ideal candidates will have exceptional hospitality skills, balancing compliance with Christian compassion; be able to work independently and as part of a team; exercise good discernment; and demonstrate strong documentation and communication skills.
– 1 year of experience working with men experiencing homelessness, co-occurring disorders, and/or associated conditions, or in a comparable fast-paced customer service or managerial role.
– High school graduate or equivalent GED required, college or advanced degrees welcomed.
– Male only
Full-time Shelter Manager, Day Shift, Women’s Shelter
Full-time Shelter Manager, Overnight Shift, Women’s Shelter
Part-time Shelter Manager, Overnight Shift, Women’s Shelter
Full-time Operations Staff, Women’s Shelter Building
– Full-time, generally early daytime hours, including some weekends. Part-time may be a possibility as well.
– Assures that the shelter building that houses our female guests and sometimes children remains clean, safely maintained, and well-supplied
– Responsibilities include professional-level cleaning, bed and bath laundry services, indoor and outdoor safety maintenance
– Required: 2 years of experience in commercial housekeeping/cleaning and/or a hospitality industry
– Good documentation, communication, and conflict resolution skills, as well as a heart to serve as part of a caring shelter team
– Female only
Support Staff Openings
CRM Database and Reporting Coordinator, Development Department
Retail Team Lead (Day Shift), Union Mission Thrift Store
Full job descriptions are available upon request to Kathy Vaughan.