Day Shelter Operations Lead @Mission Arvada of The Rising Church

Day Shelter Operations Lead

Mission Arvada - A Ministry of The Rising Church
Part-Time 25-30 hours/week $18-$22/hour DOE

Position Summary:

Mission Arvada is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and hands-on Day Shelter Operations Lead to help oversee the daily operation of our homeless day shelter and housing navigation center.

This is a highly relational position working directly with individuals experiencing homelessness, volunteers, staff, and community partners. The ideal candidate is comfortable taking initiative, handling unexpected situations, maintaining healthy boundaries, and responding calmly and compassionately to individuals experiencing crisis.

Mission Arvada serves more than 1,000 unique individuals experiencing homelessness each year and has helped 72 chronically homeless individuals move into permanent housing in the past year.

Schedule & Compensation:

25-30 hours per week
Primarily Monday-Friday, approximately 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
$18-$22/hour, depending on experience
Some flexibility may occasionally be required
Primary Responsibilities
Help coordinate daily shelter operations, including meals, showers, clothing bank, donations, and facility needs
Maintain a safe, welcoming, clean, and organized environment for clients, volunteers, and staff
Interact with clients throughout the day, reinforce shelter expectations, and assist with de-escalation and conflict resolution
Coordinate, supervise, and assign responsibilities to volunteers
Assist with service-provider events, special projects, and client move-ins
Communicate concerns and incidents promptly to Team Leads
Work collaboratively with Mission Arvada staff, Team Leads, volunteers, and the Facilities Manager
Participate in required staff meetings and training

Qualifications:

Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable populations preferred
Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field and/or relevant professional or lived experience
Strong interpersonal, communication, de-escalation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to remain compassionate, calm, and professional in challenging situations
Familiarity with trauma-informed care or willingness to be trained
Basic proficiency with Google Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
Willingness to learn HMIS, Coordinated Entry, and other relevant systems
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation
Personal sobriety required
Active participation in a Christian church and church leadership reference required

About Mission Arvada:

Mission Arvada is a ministry of The Rising Church with a mission of helping the poor, the homeless, the marginalized and the forgotten with the love of Jesus Christ.

We are looking for someone who combines compassion with accountability-someone who genuinely cares about the people we serve while maintaining appropriate boundaries, safety, and consistency.

Apply:

Complete the Mission Arvada Day Shelter Operations Lead application:

https://forms.gle/u8ZiqznsurAnXRmn8