Seasonal Gift Processing Associate

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW

Portland Rescue Mission, is seeking a  Seasonal Gift Processing Associate (Part-Time) . This gifted servant will personify hard work, attention to detail, and excellent customer service as they join a Christ-centered team with an award-winning culture and a commitment to serving others.

Are you ready to make a lasting difference as you support the ministry of giving hope and life restoration? If so, we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• How to apply: We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: -gift-processing-associate
• Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary
• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM   October 5th, 2026 - February 3rd, 2027
• Pay Rate: $17-$20 per hour
• Location: Administration (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland, OR)

THE FINANCE TEAM

The Finance Department at Portland Rescue Mission (PRM) is a group of dedicated professionals using their administrative skills for life-changing Christian ministry. Our goal is to participate in what God is doing in the lives of the men, women, and children we serve at PRM with integrity and excellence. In doing this, we honor the high calling of serving those in need, knowing that excellent resource management and accountability create a sustainable environment in which our ministry can flourish. The best candidate will have a heart for serving people in the name of Jesus and skills that support best practices within our financial infrastructure and gift-processing teams.

THE POSITION
The Seasonal Gift Processing Associate is a hands-on, critical support role in the gift processing department. This individual will be responsible for receiving and handling a large volume of financial donations with accuracy and will be energized by assisting staff and donors. The right candidate will enjoy working on a team, have exceptional customer service skills, enjoy repetitive tasks, have an eye for detail, and will be willing to assist wherever needed. 

THE ESSENTIALS

• Donors will feel honored and protected by the way PRM handles their personal data because our donor database systems are managed with accuracy, security, and integrity
• Assist the full-time Gifts Processing Associate in the daily processing of mail and electronic gifts, which includes inputing donations into database, and preparing receipts
• Maintain Virtuous database accuracy so that the marketing department and donor’s wishes are met
• Respond to donor and staff requests in a timely and accurate way, ensuring all experience a warm, customer-service oriented response

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS 

• Equivalent experience
• A personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and a testimony of continued growth in faith
• Embrace the Portland Rescue Mission ministry culture of being a Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servant
• Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values and mission of Portland Rescue Mission
• Understanding of Excel formulas and creating files that will export donor data
• Composed and professional customer service
• Strong team player
• Experience in Mac and Microsoft Windows software
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted 

EQUIPMENT USED

• Telephone and voicemail
• Computer
• Copier and related office equipment 
• Mechanical letter opener, sealer, and paper folder

MISSION AND DISTINCTIVES

OUR MISSION

To demonstrate the compassion of Christ

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

From the first sandwich that was shared in 1949, to today's fully integrated emergency, recovery, and training services, Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities, meets people at their point of need, equips them, and provides a path forward. In-depth partnership with churches and volunteers, multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue