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Employment at Denver Rescue Mission

The Denver Rescue Mission is changing lives in the name of Christ by meeting people at their physical and spiritual points of need with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens.  Denver Rescue Mission is committed to the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith, and affirms the Apostle’s Creed without reservation.  The Denver Rescue Mission is committed to meeting the spiritual, physical and mental needs of the poor and needy within reach of its ministry by providing the following:

  • Share the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost.
  • Services which will meet the immediate needs of those seeking assistance.
  • Programs of rehabilitation to those people who are willing to modify their destructive lifestyles for long range social productivity.
  • Be an advocate for the poor and needy through public education and awareness.
  • Assistance to the community and other agencies in aiding the poor and needy in their own and other institutional environments.
  • Administrative excellence and integrity as caretakers of our God-given resources for the purpose of meeting all immediate needs and long term visions in caring for the poor and needy.
 

Employment Contact

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Denver Rescue Mission

Attn: HR Manager
P.O. Box 5206
Denver, CO 80217
FAX 303.294.9503 or call 303.313.2404
E-mail: lbrown@denrescue.org
Please specify the position desired.

Company paid medical, dental, life, LTD insurance

Offers 401(k) with 100% match up to 5%.

Accrued paid vacation and sick time, plus holidays and birthday time-off.
 
Also see internship opportunities


Job Postings

Facility Assistant Relief – Fort Collins Rescue Mission

The Facility Assistant Relief is a non-exempt, hourly, male-only position responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission and the people and activities that take place therein, in the absence of either the daytime or the overnight, full-time Facility Assistant. The Facility Assistant reports directly to the Assistant Director.

This is an on-call position only with no guaranteed hours.

Responsibilities include: the security and safety of the facility and residents; enforcing program rules and assistance with disciplinary actions as required; conducting scheduled and random UA/BA on Program Candidates (PC); managing and assisting with training of PCs in their assigned job duties; ensuring that all services (e.g. wake-up, meals, exiting facility, etc.) are begun and ended according to schedule; maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the dorms and surrounding exterior areas; securing and processing all donations; appropriately handling situations that jeopardize the safety of the facility and its occupants.

Qualifications: High school Diploma or equivalent (GED) and at least one year of relevant experience; strong communication skills, both written and orally; basic knowledge of Windows software applications; ability to resolve conflict professionally and respectfully while maintaining composure under pressure; strong Christian ethic and ability to work with people of diverse cultural, educational and religious backgrounds; willingness to work the scheduled Wednesday through Sunday overnight shifts.

BENEFITS: No benefits are associated with this position.

Submit resume with cover letter to elawrence@denrescue.org.

Chef Relief – Fort Collins Rescue Mission

The Chef Relief is a non-exempt, hourly position responsible for overseeing the operation of the Fort Collins Rescue Mission kitchen and the people and activities that take place therein, in the absence of the Chef. This is an on-call position only with no guaranteed hours.

Primary Responsibilities include:  Maintain stores of food for daily meal services; monthly meal planning and preparation including special events and holidays; training food service staff in appropriate food preparation and practices; supervise resident cook helpers; establish weekly working hours and responsibilities; adhere to USDA and Public Health food preparation standards; oversee all volunteer services as it pertains to kitchen services and procedures

Skills and Requirements: Knowledge in food industry procedures and sanitation codes; ability to cook in large quantities; ability to manage and train rotating kitchen helpers; a heart and desire to serve the needy in a Christian environment; willingness to work a flexible work schedule including weekends and evenings; willingness to sign our Christian statement of faith; willingness to work variable hours and days of the week.

No benefits are associated with this position.

Interested and qualified candidates may send a resume and cover letter to elawrence@denrescue.org.

Fall Festival Manager

Full-time, seasonal position from July through mid-November

Location: Harvest Farm, Wellington, CO

Spearhead all Fall Festival operations with the goal of expanding the market share and revenue; coordinate development and promotion of educational programs; contribute to the advertising and marketing plans; develop sponsorship packages and pursue expanding sponsorship participants; train and supervise work therapy residents, volunteers and seasonal staff in work requirements; oversee all operational functions of the Fall Festival; and attend Fall Festival business development related meetings and events.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Must have BA in Business, Advertising or Marketing, or have equivalent years of qualified experience.  The right candidate must present proven ability to work well with a team and prior sales or marketing experience is strongly preferred.  Applicant must have the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule; possess great customer, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills; ability to maintain composure under pressure; strong knowledge of Windows applications; knowledge of basic accounting techniques; and strong Christian ethic with ability to sign and agree with the Denver Rescue Mission’s Christian statement of faith.

Application deadline is June 21, 2013.  Please email cover letter and resume to HR@denrescue.org.

Major Gifts Officer - Denver 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:  The Major Gifts Officer is required to manage the donor portfolio of major gift contributors; meet performance expectations for productivity, quality and timeliness of work; execute team strategies to continually identify; cultivate and solicit prospects capable of making major gifts; create personalized cultivation plans to maximize donor interaction, engagement and financial support; share responsibility with colleagues in meeting the department revenue budget; ensure the timely planning and effective execution of team activities, campaigns, donor mailings and various team projects; actively participate in team meetings providing status updates, offering ideas and sharing solutions; participate in team long range planning; and speak to various community audiences regarding organization purpose, programs and services.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified candidates must have a BA degree in a related field; must have 3-5 years of major fundraising experience; knowledge in major donor cultivation; the ability to work efficiently and independently; a personality that is poised, confident, outgoing and energetic; and possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.  Applicant’s doctrinal beliefs must align with the Denver Rescue Mission’s Statement of Faith, and applicant must be a professing follower of Jesus Christ.

BENEFITS:  Besides working for an outstanding, award-winning, non-profit Christian organization, you’ll receive an above average salary for non-profit standards with 90% employer paid medical, 100% employer paid life and LTD insurance, optional dental plans, 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer match, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/ sick/ holiday time. 

Fully qualified candidates only will be considered.  Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to HR@denrescue.org.

Denver Rescue Mission

3501 E. 46th Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
Telephone: 303.297.1815
Fax: 303.295.1566
e-Mail: info@denrescue.org