The Rescue Mission of Roanoke

Do you love to help others? Do you want to make a difference and help hurting people in Jesus' name? Join our team! Visit https://lnkd.in/dbBWXjyx to see where you could be a good fit!

When you give to the Rescue Mission of Roanoke (give now at  https://lnkd.in/epSeYwpD, think of guests like Dana, a recovery participant who came to the Rescue Mission in search of long term transformation. Today, he has six months of sobriety, and is proud to talk about how God has blessed him. Give today and have your gift doubled to benefit guests like Dana!

We are seeing an increase in demand for emergency shelter and related services across our community. Unfortunately, donations are down at the moment. Can you, your company, or community organization find a way to help? To donate: https://lnkd.in/e-vbdiYt To volunteer: https://lnkd.in/gfpNRJ5Q To advocate: https://rescuemission.net/

Last year, the Rescue Mission served thousands of guests in need. This year, we are on track to do the same. In fact, we are seeing increased numbers in several areas. Can you, your company, church, or friend group help meet the need at the Mission? We have so many opportunities to help! Check them out at rescuemission.net today!

Thank you to all the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made a difference in the lives of those we serve. The comprehensive, wrap-around services we offer at the Rescue Mission are only available because of the hard work you have put in. To find out more about what the Mission does and those impact, visit us at rescuemission.net today!

Want to make a difference? Looking for a great staff outing opportunity? Come volunteer a the Mission! Sign up at https://lnkd.in/gfpNRJ5Q

Come join our team at the Mission! Visit https://lnkd.in/dbBWXjyx for more information.

The Rescue Mission is hiring for a Development Assistant! Read about the position below or visit our website, we have many listings at https://lnkd.in/dbBWXjyx as well! The Development Assistant as a member of the development team, in this multi-faceted position that will assist with day-to-day development tasks, working with donors and volunteers. Represents the spirit of the organization’s mission statement and serves guests and the community as well as the coordinator of multiple reception duties.    Reports to: Director of Development    Hours of Availability:  Full-Time (hourly)  Monday – Friday, hours range between 8am – 6:00pm with hours adjusted to meet the needs of the role. Evenings, holidays and weekends as scheduled    Compensation: $16.00    Our Team Members should exhibit the following:  ·     Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian walk that is evident of that love.  ·     Individuals must be willing to adhere to the Rescue Mission Statement of Faith & Code of Ethics.  ·     Demonstrates a genuine interest in the safety and well-being of our guests and team members.  ·     Understanding of volunteer engagement and ability to utilize and appreciate volunteers in daily tasks.  ·     Strong work ethic and commitment to work as scheduled to include holidays and weekends as assigned.  ·     Strong listening, as well as written & verbal communication skills to execute instructions, keep others informed and exhibit professionalism.  ·     Demonstrated attention to detail/strong organizational skills to assist with multiple daily assignments and special projects.  ·     Ambitious to exceed expectations.      Job Specific Qualifications: ·     Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant administrative assistant experience preferred.  ·     Intermediate Microsoft office skills, Google, and donor databases.  ·     Strong relationship building skills.  ·     Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organization with donors as well as interface with all levels of staff while maintaining flexibility, tact, confidentiality, and a positive attitude.  ·     Highly organized with unrelenting attention to detail.  ·     Ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete assignments under strict deadlines with minimal supervision.   Career Summary (not all-inclusive list):    The Development Assistant provides support to the development team and other departments. Assists Reception with coverage as needed. Donor and volunteer database management. Donations and gifts processing. Assist with special event planning and execution.    All team members may be asked to complete other duties as assigned by leadership/management with an expectation to complete these assignments as requested.    The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace.    We look forward to reviewing your qualifications! 

The Rescue Mission is hiring! We have many listings at https://lnkd.in/dbBWXjyx or you can read below for an immediate opening we have for a Sale Associate at our stores: Sales Associates serve our thrift stores by assisting customers with their overall shopping experience. Includes providing a clean, safe environment for them to shop; displaying merchandise so it is easy to find; supporting the checkout process and answer customer questions in person/by phone. In-store training will be provided.    Hours of Availability:  Full Time with Flexible schedule between 9am – 6:30pm; Monday – Saturday; Closed on Sundays    Locations: Must be willing to work at either store as scheduled.  Thrift 460                             2nd Helpings  3425 Orange Ave, NE                   1502 Williamson Rd, NE                  Roanoke, VA 24012                    Roanoke, VA 24012    Compensation: $13.00/hour (non-exempt/hourly)    Successful Qualifications: · Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian walk that is evident of that love.  · Possess a genuine interest in the safety and well-being of our guests and team members.  · Ability to engage with customers, guests, volunteers and team members.  · A basic knowledge of general sales and merchandising processes.  · Willingness to exceed “Mission standard” expectations.  · Basic computer and math skills.  · Strong work ethic & commitment; work as scheduled- include holidays/weekends as assigned.  · Strong listening and communication skills to execute instructions and exhibit professionalism.  · Strong organizational skills to assist with multi-tasking daily assignments and special projects.    Duties include but are not limited to:  1. Stock items on the sales floor from the storage room  2. Process donations as needed, steam clothing  3. Checkout processes to include use of cash register, computer, and basic math skills  4. Assist customers throughout the store; answer questions, explain processes  5. Answer phone calls to assist customers; transfer and/or take a message as requested.  6. Basic housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.  7. All Rescue Mission of Roanoke team members may be asked to complete other duties as assigned by the leadership/management. Expectation is to complete these assignments as requested.    Physical demands essential to performing the job duties of this position (not an all-inclusive list).  Prolonged periods of physical activity (80%) sitting and/or standing  Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling objects up to 30 pounds  Frequent computer use; computer screen exposure  Lift up to 50 pounds; not typically repetitive  More information on our website.

A BIG thank you to the volunteer groups that came out last week and over the weekend. Our campus is cleaner, clothes are sorted, food is prepped, and furniture ready for guests. Your hard work let's those we serve know that the community they live in cares about them. Thank you! Would your company or church like to volunteer? We would love to have you, just reach out to our Volunteer Coordinator Sam Grant at Sam.Grant@rescuemission.net.