Men's Ministry Desk Associate

Every day of the year, Open Door Mission provides safe shelter, meals, clothing, recovery, and life‑changing programs and services to hungry and homeless in Omaha and Southwest Iowa. It’s a daunting task, and we cannot do it alone. If you are a dedicated Christian, with a desire to impact others through your job and feel good about your contribution, we hope that you will view our current job openings and prayerfully consider applying.

Join the Open Door Mission team of dedicated staff who are committed to full‑time ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty!

The Garland Thompson Men's Center at Open Door Mission provides emergency services for men including basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing, as well as life‑changing programs that address the root cause of homelessness and poverty (abuse, addiction, etc.). The welcome desk associate oversees the Men’s Ministry front desk area, acting as the first contact with the public, checking bags and verifying entrants into the building.

• Train all front desk students and volunteers accurately on front desk protocols and ensure that all protocols are being followed by all front desk volunteers.
• Greet visitors/tours and notify appropriate staff.
• Assist with uploading paperwork into Service Point.
• Take incoming calls and direct to the appropriate party.
• Exemplify Jesus Christ daily, sharing the gospel or praying with others as opportunities arise.

• You have a visible relationship with Christ and regularly attend a Bible‑believing church.
• You have the ability to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two or more years of reception experience.
• Two or more years of office management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products.

• Ability to interact with and relate to people of all backgrounds.
• Cares about people.
• A good team‑member and a self‑starter.
• Skills in de‑escalation and crisis management.
• Good organizational skills.

• 401(K) plan with a 2% company contribution and 4% company match
• Health Insurance option
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance, and long‑term disability
• PTO and paid Sick leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Right Now Media Membership
• Christ‑centered staff culture
• On‑campus cafeteria with complimentary meals

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
• Work Location:
  
  Omaha Campus, Garland Thompson Men's Center.

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954 committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 4,747 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,000 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes.

At Open Door Mission, we believe in coming alongside people experiencing homelessness and poverty, empathizing with their situation and speaking truth into their lives—that they are worthy, valued and created in the image of God. It’s our passion, our calling. And we’ve been doing it since 1954.

• Provided 195,125 nights of safe shelter.
• Served 2.0 million nutritious meals to feed the hungry.
• Empowered 33,123 individuals to remain in their own homes and preventing homelessness.
• Celebrated 77 graduates from life‑changing programs.
• Helped 311 individuals achieve stable housing.
• Provided a Learning Center and Tutoring Lab for 94 children.
• Assisted 404 men and women in finding employment.