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A career… and a calling!
Join the Rockford Rescue Mission team! You’ll be joining with others in a ministry that provides help and hope to change lives in Jesus’ name. It’s essential that all staff at RRM have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Vision, Mission and Core Values.
We consider every position one of ministry and a vital and valued part of our team. Staff are encouraged and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise. Our workplace is unique and we are a ministry first and foremost. We respect the beliefs of all, but reserve and exercise our right to hire only those who share our faith convictions and beliefs.
We are looking for team members who….
- Want to make a difference in our community
- Are committed to inner-city mission ministry
- Desire to passionately share God’s love with those in need
- Are excited to develop relationships with donors and volunteers
- Enjoy preparing and serving meals
- Are dedicated to supporting men and women through life recovery
- Seek to serve and lead by prayer and spiritual guidance
And above all, a heart to serve that allows RRM to continue pursuing God’s work!
While Rockford Rescue Mission staff take care of others in our community, RRM works to take care of our staff members so they can best carry out their roles and missions.
- All full-time employees at Rockford Rescue Mission are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package – including medical, dental, and vision insurance; long-term and short-term disability insurance; life insurance; employer contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan; and paid sick, vacation, and holiday time off.
- Part-time staff members are also eligible for paid vacation hours and employer contributions to their 403(b) as part of their employment benefits at Rockford Rescue Mission.
Thank you for your interest in serving with us.
We’re glad you’re here to look at our current job opportunities! Rockford Rescue Mission is a nonprofit Christian ministry with the following job openings:
(click on links to apply to each position)
Executive Administrative Assistant (full-time)
Provide support and serve as primary point of contact for internal and external clients on matters pertaining to the Chief Executive Officer. The Administrative Assistant also serves as a liaison to the Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team. Provide confidential executive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Leadership Team in alignment with RRM’s mission, values and goals and be responsible for organizing and coordinating appointments for external relations efforts. Provide administrative support to the Development Department. Help manage Development operations. Complete project-based work assigned by Development leadership.
Associate Development Director (full-time)
In alignment with the Chief Development Officer, help coordinate development activities, special events, volunteer relations and functions of the development department. With the Chief Development Officer, help lead the development team in promoting and representing the ministries of the Mission.
Accounting Assistant (full-time)
Accounting Assistant is responsible for capturing, developing, synthesizing, safeguarding, sharing, and presenting data – data that is consumable as information. This position also supports cash management and plays a crucial role in ensuring the Mission’s invoices are paid timely and accurately and supporting documentation is maintained.
Chief Financial Officer (full-time)
Provide support, oversight, leadership, and direction to the Finance and Information Technology (IT) departments. Oversee and direct strategy, systems, reporting, compliance, policies, and procedures in accordance with Mission goals, objectives, and applicable regulations. Responsible for oversight of an $8.6 million annual operating budget. Collaborate with the Leadership Team to ensure the optimal selection and use of technological solutions; support vendor/broker agreements and information management and conduct feasibility assessments.
Chief Programs Officer (full-time)
Pursue the accomplishment of agreed-upon outcome goals for Life Recovery residents and Crisis guests by analyzing, strengthening, changing, systematizing and integrating the program and by providing motivation, direction, training and other assistance to the supervisors of respective programs.
Gifts Officer (full-time)
Cultivate relationships through monthly stewardship strategies to engage major donors, planned giving prospects and new donors.
Development Coordinator (full-time)
Provide administrative support to the Development Department. Effectively help manage development operations. Complete project-based work assigned by Development leadership.
Donor/Business Relations Specialist (full-time)
Cultivate and solicit all assigned donors and donor groups through stewardship strategies. Assist donors in achieving their stewardship goals. This will be accomplished through relationship building through various donor cultivation strategies.
Instructor (full-time)
Implement Works! Center policies and education program procedures. Assess new residents after the 30/45-day orientation period. Test and evaluate student performance. Monitor student activities. Maintain student records, all related files, and paperwork. Motivate students to perform to the best of their abilities. Effectively explain educational concepts to students. Additional related duties as assigned.
Cook (full-time and part-time)
Prepare and cook meals for residents and guests of Rockford Rescue Mission.
Driver (part-time)
Under the supervision and direction of the Food Services Supervisor, safely and courteously pick up donations from designated donors and deliver to RRM.
Women’s Crisis Center Day Coordinator (full-time)
Assist with the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of homeless individuals seeking emergency shelter at Rockford Rescue Mission’s Women’s Crisis Shelter. Implement program policies and procedures. Provide assistance, encouragement, motivation, and direction to all guests. Monitor the safety and security of Crisis guests, visitors and volunteers. Maintain daily operations to ensure a non-threatening, drug- and alcohol-free environment for our guests. Be actively involved in making the program effective and accountable. Supervise orientation procedures. Assist the supervisor as needed. Coordinate resources with other community agencies.
Associate/Cashier (part-time)
Check out customers in an efficient and Christlike manner. Assist in preparation of cash register drawers. Maintain the appearance of the sales floor by ensuring continual maintenance of all areas. This includes replacing/rearranging merchandise throughout the day to ensure everything is in the proper place and displayed in a neat, shopper-friendly way. Assist with timely transition from season to season and in the pricing of merchandise. Dress windows to attract customers and reflect the seasons.
Driver (part-time)
Drive the vehicle for the pickup service of Thrift Store, as well as be responsible for donations received through this service.
Processor (part-time)
Prepare merchandise for the sales floor.
