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.
Homeless Services Overnight Shelter Coordinator
Open Positions
Make a real difference in the lives of people experiencing homelessness. 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.
Shower Ministry Coordinator
Do you have a heart for those experiencing homelessness and a desire to serve with compassion and dignity? Union Gospel Mission is seeking a part-time Shower Ministry Coordinator to help provide life-giving care through mobile shower services. In this hands-on role, you’ll support our mission by managing shower site logistics, engaging guests with Christ-like love, and leading volunteers in creating a welcoming and respectful environment. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to be the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need.
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.
UGM Offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical and Dental Benefits and an optional flexible spending account
403(b) Matching
Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Family Leave
Parking and Lunch – UGM reimburses employees for parking and employees are welcome to dine at our facilities