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!
As a Christian religious nonprofit ministry, The Union Mission hires only candidates who are growing Christians who can communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others.
Shelter Staff Openings
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO KATHY VAUGHAN.
To apply, email your cover letter, resume and the job title to Kathy Vaughan. Only applications or emails containing a resume (attachment or link) will be considered.
WOMEN’S GUEST SERVICES COORDINATOR (FT / PT)
Ongoing recruitment | Female Only
– Full-time or Part-time: shifts, nights, and/or weekends may vary.
– Provide a safe and supportive environment for guests, following all shelter protocols.
– Oversee daily activities including laundry, showers, assigned tasks, dorm inspections, and occasional leadership of Bible studies or programs.
– Ensure smooth operation of the shelter, including serving meals and assisting with guest needs.
– Maintain confidentiality, exercise discernment, and work independently or as part of a team.
– Support and serve women experiencing homelessness and trauma, with compassion and empathy.
– High school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience in a service-oriented role required; ministry or prayer experience preferred.
Support Ministry Staff Openings
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO KATHY VAUGHAN.
To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and the job title to Kathy Vaughan. Only applications or emails containing a resume (attachment or link) will be considered.
ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST II (FT)
– Full-time (40 hours)
– Ensure accurate posting of in-kind contributions of goods and services
– Prepare and record all cash receipts and deposits
– Provide support to the CFO for annual audit and end-of-year requirements
– Provide data and work closely with the Audit Team to facilitate the completion of the audit
– Work in conjunction with Donor Services for daily deposit of funds
– Reconcile and make entries for Donor Services reports
– Track and record all gift-in-kind donations
Support Ministry Staff Openings
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO KATHY VAUGHAN.
To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and the job title to Kathy Vaughan. Only applications or emails containing a resume (attachment or link) will be considered.
SECURITY/RESOURCE OFFICER (FT)
- Monitor shelter premises to ensure the safety and well-being of residents, staff, and visitors.
- Conduct regular patrols of the shelter grounds, including entrances, exits, parking lots, and common areas.
- Respond to security incidents, disturbances, or emergencies in a timely manner and in accordance with shelter protocols.
- Report any unusual activity, hazards, or potential threats to the Shelter Manager or relevant authorities.
- Ensure compliance with shelter policies, such as curfew times and appropriate behavior.
- Keep accurate records of security-related incidents, resource referrals, and any relevant interactions with residents and visitors.
- Report and document all incidents, violations of shelter rules, and any concerns regarding the shelter’s security and resource services.
Support Ministry Staff Openings
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO KATHY VAUGHAN.
To apply, email your cover letter, resume, and the job title to Kathy Vaughan. Only applications or emails containing a resume (attachment or link) will be considered.
DONOR SERVICES PROCESSING COORDINATOR (FT)
- Responsible for data entry of complex gifts and pledges and assisting with day-to-day operations during busy cycles
- Ensure accurate data processing, and acknowledgment processes, and timely, high quality customer service for calls or emails to Donor Services. Monitor gift batches prepared by the gift processors using established metrics for accuracy, productivity, timeliness, and customer service
- Works with Donor Services and Donor Relations teams to keep the donor database updated, research and update addresses from returned mail and NCOA, perform duplicate checks and data hygiene tasks and clean-up projects as needed
- Follow gift adjustment procedures and execute gift adjustments as necessary and maintain appropriate documentation in CRM for recordkeeping
- Maintains appeal and fund codes in the CRM to ensure a consistent structure for reporting
- Manage matching gift process by verifying matching/donor advised gifts as necessary
- Comfortable working within the AQ2 platform for financial or administrative functions
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.