Mobile Loaves & Fishes · 2 months ago
Part-Time Evening & Weekend Assistant
Austin, TX
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $22/hrMobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) is a social outreach ministry that empowers communities to serve the homeless. The Neighbor Care Afternoon & Weekend Assistant supports the Neighbor Care team in fostering a welcoming environment for formerly homeless neighbors at Community First! Village, engaging with volunteers, and assisting with day-to-day operations.
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Responsibilities
Provide staffing for evening and weekend coverage in order to assist the Neighbor Care (NC) team, promote a culture of Community, and provide additional volunteer opportunities
Collaborate with the Neighbor Engagement team to steward volunteers and events, staff the Living Room and perform various tasks as needed in the evenings and on Saturday
Empower volunteer groups and volunteers to be creative with the ways they engage with neighbors at the Living Room or neighbor events
Support recurring volunteers by inviting them into community and by managing follow up communications and appreciation
Relay information to neighbors: update bulletin boards, post flyers, deliver birthday meals, deliver individual messages, write messages on our virtual forms of communication, and maintain our public facing calendar for neighbor events
Participate in Neighborhood Council Meetings and support communication between Council Members and Neighbor Care
Support Neighbor Leaders in welcoming neighbors and volunteers into community spaces
Coordinate with onsite partners to increase evening and weekend coverage in their programs and onsite events
Respond to neighbor issues or emergencies as they may arise
Document and share vital information with the rest of NC staff
Attend monthly staff meetings, Neighbor Care team meetings, and other meetings as required
Other Duties & Responsibilities as needed
Qualification
Required
Commitment to serving those who have experienced homelessness and personal alignment with MLF's vision, mission, core values, and goals
Experience working with individuals facing physical or mental health challenges, substance use, or the effects of long-term trauma
Demonstrates patience, compassion, professionalism, and the ability to work joyfully with diverse and vulnerable populations
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build effective working relationships with staff, neighbors, and volunteers
Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Flexible and adaptable; able to navigate change and develop alternative plans as needed
Collaborative team member who can also take initiative and work independently
Action-oriented; energized by problem-solving and willing to act even with limited information
Good judgment, common sense, and strong listening and communication skills
Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, community-focused environment
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to move about all phases of Community First! Village
Ability to frequently move supplies, furniture, and home goods of at least 50 lbs
Ability to work extended periods in outdoor weather conditions
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Company
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Mobile Loaves & Fishes empowers communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless.
Founded in 1999
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.6MKey Investors
Federal Home Loan Bank of DallasQ2HCA Healthcare Foundation
2024-10-28Grant· $1.5M
2024-09-17Grant
2023-12-19Grant
Leadership Team
Melanie P.
Executive Assistant to the CEO & Founder
Recent News
HCA Healthcare
2025-02-28
2024-04-10
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