Laundry Assistant - Part Time

Who We Are : Since 1948, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke has been on the mission of "Helping Hurting People in Jesus' Name". The Mission nourishes the mind, body, and spirit, through dedicated team members and volunteers that extend the compassion of Christ to our neighbors in need. We are a faith based, equal opportunity employer. Men's Shelter/Laundry Assistant serves to provide for the safe operation of the Rescue Mission's laundry services ministry, which operates 365 days a year. Supports the laundry needs of the Shelters and Kitchen. Assist the Shelter Supervisors in the shelter as needed. Reports to: Director of Shelter Services. Typical Schedule - Part Time: 2 positions are open for these 2 shifts. Sunday, Tuesday, Saturday - 2:30am - 11:30am; holidays as scheduled. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday - 6:00pm - 3:00am; holidays as scheduled. Compensation: $16.50/hour (non-exempt/hourly). Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian walk that is evident of that love. Individual must be willing to adhere to The Rescue Mission's 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 Ability to learn and operate commercial washer and dryer equipment Ability to organize and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner Direct volunteers in assisting the completion of assigned tasks Willingness to work in the shelter as needed Available to attend shelter meetings as scheduled Safety is everyone's responsibility Be aware of safety/security concerns and report to the appropriate person(s). Adhere to the safety protocols listed in the Laundry Guidelines for AM Shift Volunteer Engagement: A strategy that builds the capacity of Rescue Mission through employee and volunteer partnership. It is built on the development and implementation of high-impact, meaningful volunteer opportunities that create positive outcomes for the organization and the volunteer. All Rescue Mission of Roanoke team members may be asked to complete other duties as assigned by the Facilities Administrator or the Mission Leadership team. Physical Demands Physical demands essential to performing the job duties of this position (not an all-inclusive list). Prolonged periods of standing Activity includes frequent stooping, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling Lift up to 35 pounds; not repetitive Temperatures may vary depending on activity/events; indoor/outdoor exposure Noise levels may vary depending on activity/event and/or location Consistently - Communicating with others to exchange information Frequent - Moving around to accomplish a task The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications! #J-18808-Ljbffr The Rescue Mission of Roanoke