Job Details

Who is Mel Trotter Ministries?
We are innovative, empathetic and compassionate difference-makers. We walk alongside people as they transform their lives. We strive to impact our community, ending homelessness, one person at a time. Do you share our innovative and driven love of people, and do you want to make a difference? Join our team, see what we can do together, through the power and compassion of Jesus Christ.

You belong here if:

• You are called to make an impact in greater Grand Rapids.
• You are called to help men, women, and children overcome homelessness.
• You see value and potential in every human being no matter how broken they are.
• You rejoice in seeing lives transformed forever.
• You are called to demonstrate the compassion of Jesus to everyone.

Director of Food Service - Full Time

We will trust you with: (Job Responsibilities)

• Provide daily janitorial service for common areas, art studio, restrooms, Provide trash removal and snow removal. Communicate all building needs to the Director.
• Assist with front desk duties, providing hospitality to all who visit, answering calls and providing information, maintaining cleanliness and organization, and sorting mail
• Ensure safe and comfortable space for neighbors to gather, prepare coffee, interact and share the compassion of Jesus
• Monitor behavior, utilizing de-escalation and trauma-informed care techniques
• Provide crisis management and sound judgement in the event of emergencies
• Coordinate and oversee relevant and enriching activities for neighbors, under the direction of Heartside Ministries Director
• Collaborate with Volunteer Coordinator to include volunteers in Activity Program and cleaning needs

Bring your strengths:

• Proficient in all Microsoft Office Suite
• Highly organized, with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally and 35 pounds regularly
• Able to perform physical labor, including bending, reaching, twisting, crouching, pulling