OPEN POSITIONS:

Urban Youth Ministry Director | Part Time Position

General Responsibility Description:

Wayside Cross Ministries (WCM) is seeking an accomplished ministry leader proficient in Spanish to oversee and optimize the Urban Youth Ministry (UYM) division. The UYM Director will play a crucial role in providing guidance to the program staff and committed volunteers. UYM provides hope to At-Risk Youth in the community through Jesus Christ, with the support of local churches, like-minded businesses, donors, and dedicated volunteers.

In consultation with the Executive Director, the Urban Youth Director’s responsibilities are as follows:

• Develop annual plan for UYM in consultation with the Executive Director and oversee all program staff.
• Devise and maintain the department’s annual budget and be responsible for maintaining expenses and financial performance.
• Recruit and retain volunteers for UYM, leading committee meetings to plan and share responsibilities to maximize ministry effectiveness.
• Work with the committee to represent UYM in the community through partnerships with churches, service organizations, and businesses in the Chicago area.
• Collaborate with WCM senior staff members as a team player to support and carry out the objectives of WCM.
• Work with the Executive Director to solicit and cultivate key donors and formulate annual fundraising plans, including organizing UYM’s annual budget.

Must have a deep commitment to Christian faith and connection to a Bible-based, Christ-centered Church. The ability to lead, motivate, and supervise staff and volunteers to achieve organizational growth. A formal theological/Biblical training with a degree from an accredited seminary or a theological institution.

Also, you must have a degree with a Biblical/Theological emphasis at a Bachelor’s Degree level or above. Must be connected to a Bible-based, Christ-centered church and a proficiency in Spanish is required to engage with the target population effectively.

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Shift Supervison: Lifespring Ministry | Part Time Position  – Weekends

General Responsibility Description:

Lifespring Ministry, a division of Wayside Cross Ministries, seeks a part-time (15-20 hours per week) Shift Supervison to work closely with the case managers in helping to implement residents’ goals and directives and following those directives with each resident. The shift supervisor reports to the director. The Lifespring Center is a Bible-based, Christ-centered ministry that offers safe shelter, care, and support for single women and women with children. Schedule is flexible.

You must possess strong hands, and a big heart for serving others!

This person will be responsible include:

• Overseeing the shift to ensure that all scheduled activities occur on time and that classroom teachers have all the supplies needed for class
• Coordinating with volunteers and pastors regarding their scheduled meeting times
• Dispensing medicines as needed to residents
• Maintaining initial intake forms and referrals in accordance with admission guidelines and procedures, supervise daily client work assignments, and enforce facility living guidelines.
• Initiating on-the-spot assistance, counsel, or personal witness, availing oneself of every opportunity to guide residents in the knowledge of Christ and in practical living skills.
• Carrying out safety, sanitation, and maintenance procedures. Assisting in team responsibilities for Lifespring’s building, furniture, and supplies.
• Assisting the director and case managers in various assigned duties (filing, computer work, stocking supplies, etc.)

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Ministry Assistant: Elgin Wayside Center | Part Time Position 

General Responsibility Description:

Elgin Wayside Center (EWC), a division of Wayside Cross Ministries, seeks a part-time (20 hours per week) Program Assistant to assist with daily tasks and operation of our Day Center in Elgin to serve clients. Elgin Wayside Center is a Bible-based, Christ-centered ministry that offers food, clothing, showers, laundry facilities, daily Bible studies, and other resources to those experiencing homelessness.

You must possess strong hands, and a big heart for serving others!

This person will be responsible for helping to maintain order among guests, clients and volunteers: including registration, monitoring client services (ie; showers, laundry, meals etc.), providing resources related to services, insuring clients are prepared for Bible studies, assisting with “counter service,”  coordinating client “chores,” opening and closing facility as needed, and performing other client-related tasks as directed by the Program Coordinator or Director. Work with clients to develop goal-oriented strategies to move from a state of homelessness to self-sufficiency and monitor progress toward achieving those goals. Help manage receipt and recording of non-monetary donations received at the Center

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Team Member: Hope Chest Resale Store | Part Time Position 

General Responsibility Description:

Are you a people person and thrift store enthusiast?

Wayside Cross Ministries, a Bible-based, Christ-centered, non-profit organization for the broken and hurting, is looking for a team members to work at our Hope Chest Resale Store.

You must possess strong hands, and a big heart for serving others!

This person will be responsible for receiving, sorting and processing donations, running a cash register, cleaning and organizing, working and communicating with the public. You’ll have the added satisfaction of knowing your efforts are supporting men, women and children in the recovery programs at Wayside Cross Ministries.

Work Schedule for this position is:

Flexible,  based on your Availability, onsite at the Hope Chest Resale Store

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RECENTLY FILLED POSITIONS:

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Accounts Manager Assistant | Part Time Position

General Responsibility Description:

As an Accounting Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our accounting operations. Under direct supervision, you will handle accounting data entry, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, file maintenance, and various other accounting tasks assigned by the Account Manager. This role is perfect for someone who is looking to expand their accounting skills and contribute to the success of a Christian non-profit dedicated to providing recovery, transitional housing and hope in the lives of the lost and addicted.

2 Years Bookkeeping Experience Prefered.

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Team Members: Hope Chest Resale Store | Part Time Position  | 2 locations

General Responsibility Description:

Strong Hands Warm Heart… Are you a people person and thrift store enthusiast?

Wayside Cross Ministries, a Bible-based, Christ-centered, non-profit organization for the broken and hurting, is looking for a team member(s) to work at our resale stores’ Sweet Charity location.

You must possess strong hands, and a big heart for serving others!

This person will be responsible for receiving, sorting and processing donations, running a cash register, cleaning and organizing, working and communicating with the public.

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Communications & Print Production Coordinator | Full-time

General Responsibility Description:

Wayside Cross Ministries, a Bible-based, Christ-centered recovery ministry and transitional housing shelter for the broken and hurting is seeking an individual with a heart for the afflicted and a strong background in data managment and print production. This is also a ministry role so you must be comfortable working with people recovering from homelessness, addiction, abuse, and prison as part of your role will be assisting in gathering stories for print vendors and social media. – Compensation based on experience.

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First-shift Supervisor: Lifespring Ministry | Part Time Position – Filled

General Responsibility Description:

Lifespring Ministry, a division of Wayside Cross, is a Christian ministry that offers long-term transitional housing for women and their children in crisis. Lifespring is looking for a first-shift supervisor to work 25 hours a week from approximately 7:30 am to 12:30 pm, starting immediately.

You must possess the ability to direct, assist and support women & children in recovery!

This person will be responsible for ensuring that morning activities (devotionals, classes, pastor/mentor meetings) run as scheduled, Screening prospective residents, provide spiritual and emotional support to residents and help support daily operations of the women & children’s recovery center.

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Assistant Store Manager Hope Chest Resale Store-Elgin | Part Time Position  – Filled

General Responsibility Description:

Do you possess and eye for fashion and a passion for thrift store shopping?

Wayside Cross Ministries, a Bible-based, Christ-centered, non-profit organization for the broken and hurting, is looking for a Assistant Store Manager to lead and develop at our resale stores’ Hope Chest Elgin location.

You must possess an eye for retail and a passion ministering to other!

This person will be responsible for managing our resale store located inside the Elgin Wayside Center. You will have a strong fashion and merchandising sense, interact with customers, donors and volunteers, receive, sort and processing of donations, running a cash register, cleaning and organizing, working and communicating with the public. You will also interact with and lead people who utilize the center’s meals, assistance & recovery programs from time to time.

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BENEFITS

HEALTH BENEFITS, TIME AWAY FROM WORK, LIFE INSURANCE AND MORE

Eligible employees can choose from a variety of medical plan options that give you the flexibility in choosing the coverage that is right for you. You can also enroll in Dental and Vision plans. Wayside Cross Ministries offers a generous Paid Time Off policy that allows new employees two weeks off their first year (pro-rated based on start date) for relaxation, paid holidays and personal time to care for themselves or a family member in times of illness. As part of the Wayside Cross Ministries family, you can also enjoy other company-paid benefits like life insurance and short and long-term disability, a matching 403 (b) for full-time employees, and discounts on Resale Store purchases.

JOIN US AND HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Serving the broken, addicted and abused for over 90 years.