Open Job Postings - Cityteam Ministries

Cityteam is a Christian non-profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of Cityteam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the front-lines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.

Cityteam Portland is seeking an experienced Maintenance and Fleet Coordinatorto ensure the successful day to day operation of our ministry facility and fleet. In this role you will be responsible for the appearance and ongoing and preventive maintenance of our building and vehicle fleet. Our Maintenance and Fleet Coordinatorshould be highly organized and experienced in light commercial equipment, vehicle, and facility maintenance and repair. We work in a fast-paced, occasionally unpredictable atmosphere with limited resources. No two days are ever the same, so we are looking for someone who can pivot quickly and exhibit grace in a Christ-like manner. Our ideal candidate will have a servant’s heart and have the expertise to ensure our facility operates in a safe and efficient way.

The Maintenance & Fleet Coordinator position is a 20-hour a week non-exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Oversee all preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance projects.
2. Perform skilled labor in construction, plumbing, electrical, equipment maintenance, carpentry, painting, and other related areas.
3. Develop and maintain a list of needed repairs and improvements.
4. Choose and work with vendors for equipment repair and maintenance. 
5. Manage the fleet of Cityteam Portland vehicles.
6.  Build a small team of client and volunteer drivers.
7. Occasionally complete the pickup and deliveries of goods and donations.
8. Solicit both participation in and financial support for facility projects as needed.
9. Occasionally oversee volunteers and groups assisting with building projects. 
10. Ensure that all paperwork and bills are processed in a timely manner according to the guidelines established by the Finance Department.
11. Communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of socioeconomic, education, and cultural backgrounds.
12. Participate in Portland staff activities and meetings, as available.  
13. Help with other projects, as assigned by Executive Director.

PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time
• Walk, bend, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Push 100 pounds 
• Lift and carry 75 pounds
• Hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid Oregon Driver’s License with a clean record
•  No DUI in the past 10-years 
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in equipment, vehicle, and facility maintenance and repair
• Computer literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Prior supervisory experience 
• Familiarity with drug and alcohol recovery principles 

Work Conditions

• Work hours are typically during the day with occasional evenings and weekends, depending on ministry needs
• This position will need to be available by phone or email to address emergencies
• This position will primarily work in a multi-story residential program environment
• You will also work in an office environment and regularly use standard office equipment
• This position will regularly drive to local businesses
• Occasionally around wet, slippery floors and chemicals found in a professional kitchen

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for Cityteam Ministries

• Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ 
• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers
• Must have compatible theology on major issues of Cityteam's Statement of Faith
• Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ

Area/Location:  Facilities / Portland, Oregon

Reports To:  Executive Director, Cityteam Portland

Subordinates:  Volunteers

Date Submitted for Revision:  5.8.19

Job Description Approved: 5.8.19

Classification:  Coordinator / 20-hours per week / non-exempt

Salary: Range starts at $18-hour, DOE

Cityteam is a Christian non-profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of Cityteam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the front-lines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.

Cityteam has been granted an awesome opportunity to partner with Second Harvest Food Bank (SHFB) and Starbucks’ FoodShare program to receive food from local Starbucks locations to share with our guests at Cityteam. We are currently looking for dependable people to pick up rescued food from approximately 40 San Jose Starbucks locations each night. Since you will be transporting perishable food, you must have or be willing to obtain, with Cityteam’s assistance, your SafeServe food handling certificate. The FoodShare Driver will need to work independently, always keeping safety a top priority. Each night’s schedule will be a full 8-hours, and we are currently looking to hire drivers on an on-call basis. There is no flexibility on work times, as the pick ups must be made in the designated window of 9:00 pm-5:30 am. 

The FoodShare Driver positions are for on-call availabilities to help cover shifts when the regular drivers are sick, want to schedule vacation, or just need shift-coverage. This non-exempt position is wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ministry

1.   Show up for work on time every day you are scheduled

2.   Provide advance-notice of any potential missed shifts

3.   Drive to assigned stores, make pick-ups, and deliver food to Cityteam in allotted time

4.   Accurately disarm and set alarm at each location

5.   Make sure locations are securely locked when you leave

6.   Ensure food safety 

7.   Precool and maintain refrigerated van to 38 degrees

8.   Take and record internal temperatures at all stores, inside the van, and upon delivery at Cityteam

9.   Record all pounds onto MealConnect online platform

10.Record all required temperature checks and make results available to SHFB staff upon request

PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

·      Drive

·      Sit for prolonged amounts of time

·      Walk, bend, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch

·      Regularly lift and carry 25 pounds

·      Hear

·     Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

·      Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms

Required Education and Experience

·      High school diploma or equivalent 

·      21 years of age or older

·      Valid Driver’s License with a clean record

·      No DUI in the past 10-years 

·      No Felony or Theft convictions in the past 7-years

Preferred Education and Experience

·      Prior food service experience

·      Prior employment as a driver 

Work Conditions

·     Graveyard shift, 9:30 PM-5:30 AM

·     Will be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including rain

·     Days of the week will vary, depending on need

·     On-call availability to cover regular drivers

·     Working in isolation most of the time

·     May encounter homeless or other people loitering around Starbucks locations

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for Cityteam Ministries

·      Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ 

·      Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers

·      Must have compatible theology on major issues of Cityteam's Statement of Faith

·      Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ

Area/Location:  San Jose, CA

Reports To:  Food Service Manager

Subordinates:  none

Classification:  Support Staff / Multiple On-Call Openings Available / non-exempt

Salary:  $20 hour 

Cityteam is a Christian non-profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of Cityteam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the front-lines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.

The Learning & Career Center Specialist is responsible for overseeing the Learning and Career Centers at Cityteam Oakland. The Learning & Career Center Specialist must have high expectations and believe all students can learn. The Learning & Career Center Specialist is responsible for managing the classroom environment, student behavior, and processes. Most importantly, the Learning & Career Center Specialist will stay on top of student progress and individualized learning plans, motivating students to pursue all that God has for them. The Learning & Career Center Specialist will need to be adept at communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds and be comfortable working with those who are poor, struggling with addiction, and transitioning from jail. No two days are ever the same, so we are looking for someone who can pivot quickly and handle conflict in a Christ-like manner. We are expanding our programs, so our ideal candidate will take initiative, be flexible in the unknown, and do whatever it takes to help the team. You will report directly to the Learning & Career Center Program Manager, but you will work in cooperation with the entire Oakland team under the guidance of the Executive Director of Cityteam Oakland.

The Career Specialist is a full-time non-exempt position. Beyond salary, Cityteam offers a great benefit package, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Retirement Benefits. All of this is wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Oversee Learning & Career Center procedures, training, and tutoring of students.
2. Model and hold students accountable for appropriate Christ-like behavior.
3. Interview and assess students to establish Individualized Learning Plans and career goals.
4. Facilitate and train students in CASAS Competency workshops.
5. Provide instruction and materials best suited to each student’s needs, including using appropriate teaching styles to accommodate working with individuals and small or large groups.
6. Prepare students to take the high school equivalency exam.
7. Be informed and able to advise students about their academics, as they relate to their employment goals.
8. Assist students with college readiness, applications, financial aid, etc.
9. Network with outside agencies, colleges, and organizations to maximize available resources for our students.
10. Coordinate guest speakers, teachers, and presenters to help educate, prepare, and inspire our students.
11. Collaborate with Learning & Career Center Manager, Transitional Housing Specialist, Case Managers, and other Cityteam staff to support all students.
12. Efficiently use Google Drive and other Google G-Suite apps for daily use and to create, track, and report data.
13. Assist students in attaining proficiency and professionalism in job search strategies, including addressing and overcoming employment barriers, interview techniques, personal branding, and written materials including resumes, applications, and cover letters.
14. Follow-up for a minimum of one-year with students to encourage job retention, progression along chosen career path, and to ease the process of transition. This may include the establishment of an alumni association as well as providing assistance with housing, budgeting, banking, child care, transportation, education, and upgrading employment.
15. May support Cityteam San Jose and San Francisco programs as directed by the Learning & Career Center Program Manager.
16. Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and intelligently delegate.
17. Advocate on behalf of Cityteam to your circles of influence.
18. Special projects and additional tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 4-year degree

• Familiarity with college admission processes, applications, and financial aid

• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems (LMS)

• Teaching experience

• Bilingual

  
  

• This job operates in a classroom environment

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines

• Work hours are typically Monday-Friday with occasional evenings and weekends

  
  

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for Cityteam Ministries

• Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers

• Must have compatible theology on major issues of Cityteam's Statement of Faith

• Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ