Who is Mel Trotter Ministries?
We are innovative, empathetic and compassionate difference-makers. We dream and dare more for MTM because all of God’s people deserve more. We walk alongside people as they transform their lives. Do you share our innovative and driven love of people, and do you want to make a difference? Join our team! Together and through the power of Christ, we can do immeasurably more to solve homelessness in our community.
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.
Outreach Coordinator - Full Time
The Outreach Coordinator is responsible to grow and maintain the Outreach Program, under the guidance of the VP of Community Engagement. This role coordinates and leads a team of volunteers dedicated to share the compassion of Jesus while reaching out to unsheltered individuals to provide life-sustaining food, clothing, and the offer of shelter. This position will communicate and collaborate with MTM Volunteer Coordinator as well as community organizations in recruiting and training volunteers for outreach.
We will trust you with:
(Job Responsibilities)
- Implement, monitor structure, schedule, and track outcomes of Outreach Program
- Ensure the program is effectively and safely seeking out unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness in the greater downtown area of Grand Rapids
- Schedule routes, establish procedures and work with finance to maintain needed supplies for the outreach van.
- Ensure that all who are encountered experience respectful, compassionate interactions with our team and that they are provided basic need items and clothing as needed, along with encouragement to consider sheltering with us
- Ensure that our team provides relevant information regarding available local services
- Schedule and provide training for staff, guests, and volunteers serving in outreach
- Ensure appropriate waivers are signed by all staff, guests, and volunteers serving in outreach efforts
- Work closely with the VP of Community Engagement and Advocacy to establish and implement relevant goals
- Build relationships with local churches, schools, and businesses by interacting as an ambassador of MTM. Invite potential partners to our Meet the Mission Luncheon
- Provide outcome data and reports to VP of Community Engagement and Advocacy
- Maintain accurate and timely records, and ensure the physical security and maintenance of assigned equipment.
- Attend and/or serve as our representative at pertinent meetings, as directed by VP of Community Engagement and Advocacy
- Any other job-duties as assigned by supervisor
Bring your strengths:
(Job Requirements)
- Minimum two years’ experience working in proximity with similar population
- Trauma-informed care and de-escalation training preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Valid Driver’s License, Chauffer’s License preferred
- Ability to work independently and with little supervision
- Ability to communicate our vision professionally and passionately
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects
Working Conditions
- Regular standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
- Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English
- Required to talk and hear
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Able to use fine motor hand functions
- Frequently exposed to varying temperatures from below 32 degrees to above 80 degrees