Careers at union gospel mission

If you have a heart to serve our community in a Christ-centered environment, we would love for you to consider a career at Union Gospel Mission Portland.

Our Mission

Through the transformative power of Jesus Christ, we open life-changing pathways to people experiencing homelessness, hunger, addiction, and abuse.

We seek to live by this mission and our core values; Christ-Centered, Compassion, Dignity, Justice, and Collaboration. Each position at the Mission plays a vital role in coming alongside men, women, and children while they heal and experience a life transformation.

Open Positions

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Customer Service & Cashier (Part-Time)

We’re hiring a part-time Customer Service & Cashier team member at our Tigard Thrift Store to help create a warm, welcoming experience for shoppers and donors. This role includes operating the register, assisting with merchandise, receiving donations, and supporting volunteers. If you’re friendly, dependable, and passionate about Christ-centered service, we’d love to hear from you.

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Shower Ministry Coordinator

Help bring dignity and hope to those experiencing homelessness. We’re hiring a part-time Shower Ministry Coordinator to oversee our mobile shower trailer, assist guests, supervise volunteers, and support a clean and respectful environment. This role is ideal for someone with strong people skills, practical know-how, and a heart for Christ-centered service.

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Overnight Shelter Coordinator (Part-Time)

As the Overnight Shelter Coordinator at Union Gospel Mission, you’ll help oversee a safe space for up to 100 guests, ensuring check-ins run smoothly, distributing essentials, preparing food, and maintaining a welcoming environment through the night. This role is hands-on and mission-driven, serving alongside staff, volunteers, and residents to show Christ’s love in action. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and ready to serve overnight shifts, we’d love to hear from you.

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WLC Overnight Security Monitor

As an Overnight Security Monitor, you’ll provide safety awareness, monitor building security, de-escalate conflicts, and keep the environment calm and welcoming during overnight hours. This role combines vigilance and compassion; protecting residents while showing Christ’s love in action. If you’re dependable, respectful, and ready to serve in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear from you.

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Women’s LifeChange Intake Coordinator

Be the first welcoming step on someone’s journey of healing. As the Women’s LifeChange Intake Coordinator, you’ll guide women and children through the intake process, connect them with the right care, and build referral relationships with community partners. With compassion and professionalism, you’ll help create a Christ-centered, safe, and healing environment where lives are transformed. If you’re relational, organized, and passionate about serving, we’d love to hear from you.

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