Employment Opportunities At City Union Mission
Are you looking for ministry opportunities? Has God given you a heart for the poor and needy? Several opportunities listed below give direct client contact.
All Benefits Eligible Positions include health care benefits, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and more.
If you are interested in any of the positions listed, download an application form, complete the form using Microsoft Word, and then email this file to HumanResources@cumission.org. Or you can print out this document, manually complete it and:
- Fax it to (816) 471-3811 or:
- Mail it to:
City Union Mission
1100 E. 11th St.
Kansas City, MO 64106
Attention: Human Resources or: - Deliver it in person (or complete one on site) at the above location, which is open Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Benefits Eligible/Full time positions
Non-Benefits Eligible/Part time positions
Family Center: Hotline/Security - Overnight-On Call
Family Center: Evening Shelter Manager
Men's Center: Security - Evening
Family Center: New Life Center Building Manager - On-Call
Men's Shelter Manager - On Call
Family Center: Cook
Benefits Eligible/Full time positions
Non-Benefits Eligible/Part time positions
Family Center: Hotline/Security - Overnight-On Call
Deadline to apply - September 03, 2010Answer calls (switchboard and Hotline for the Homeless) and monitor building activities from the security booth.
Qualifications: Requires excellent organization and communication skills, and the ability to record information accurately and neatly. Needs ability to work in fast-paced, emotionally demanding environment with a sensitivity and compassion for the poor and hurting in society. Must exhibit a background of dependability. This will be an overnight on-call position.
Family Center: Evening Shelter Manager
Deadline to apply - September 03, 2010Administer the services of City Union Mission to the women and families of the Family Shelter, seeing that day to day operations in the shelter are being carried out (linen distributed, new guests checked in, etc.). Supervise guests in the shelter and enforce policies, insuring that guests are cared for adequately, the property is safe and secure, and the policies and procedures of City Union Mission are consistently applied. Handle emergencies that arise. Provide spiritual leadership for clients and be an example of Christ.
Qualifications: Exhibit a level of spiritual maturity to model Christ before clients, with knowledge of the Bible and ability to witness to others. Exhibit leadership, good judgment, sensitivity, compassion, and good oral and written communication skills. Be able to give tough love where necessary. Must be able to handle stressful situations and de-escalate conflict where needed.
Hours: 24 hrs/wk, Evening hours, Fri. – Sun., possibly early am Sunday
Men's Center: Security - Evening
Deadline to apply - September 03, 2010Monitor those who enter the Men’s Center to make sure the building is secure. Make sure everyone who enters the Men’s Center is cleared through security. Take phone messages as needed. Answer client questions and direct them to the right staff person for help. Give referrals as needed. Seek to exemplify Jesus Christ daily and be prepared to share the gospel as opportunities arise.
Family Center: New Life Center Building Manager - On-Call
Deadline to apply - September 03, 2010Oversee participants of the New Life Program, assuring cooperation with program policy and procedures and proper treatment of the facility.
This position should promote Jesus Christ through behavior and seek opportunities to minister to the spiritual needs of guests.
Qualifications: Requires a heart for ministry, with strong people and communication skills. Must have spiritual maturity with a knowledge of the Bible to model Christ like behavior before guests. Need leadership skills, good judgment, and the ability to give tough love when necessary. Must be able to handle stressful situations and de-escalate conflict when needed. High school diploma or GED required.
Sat.: 9 am - 9 pm; Sun.: 1 pm - 9 pm
Men's Shelter Manager - On Call
Deadline to apply - September 03, 2010Monitor the facilities and the men, insuring that the property is safe and secure, insuring that the men are cared for adequately, and insuring that the policies and procedures of City Union Mission are consistently applied. Handle emergencies that arise. Provide spiritual leadership for clients and be an example of Christ.
Family Center: Cook
Deadline to apply - September 03, 2010Provide nutritious, attractive meals to shelter guests, staff, and volunteers, up to 165 people. Provide a friendly warm atmosphere for shelter guests, staff and volunteers. Maintain Health Department standards for cleanliness in kitchen and dining room.

