Employment Opportunities

For over four decades, Long Beach Rescue Mission has been helping the homeless of the Greater Long Beach area and changing countless lives. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, an amazing work environment, and the spiritual reward that comes from knowing that your work is helping to give hope to the hopeless.

Applicants are encouraged to be knowledgeable about the mission and vision of our organization and our faith-based approach before applying.

Qualified and interested applicants should complete Long Beach Rescue Mission’s Application for Employment and submit this, along with a resume and job description to our Office and HR Administrator, Cindy Pena: cpena@lbrm.org.

Current Openings

Job Description

Job Title:                     Volunteer Program Coordinator

Department:               Development

Reports To:                 Development Supervisor

FLSA Status:               Full-time, Non-Exempt

Revised:                     9/2025

General Description of Work:

The Volunteer Program Coordinator works directly with the Development Supervisor and Mission staff. He/she represents Long Beach Rescue Mission in the community and seeks service opportunities at the Mission.  He/she assists the organization in planning and executing community events and service projects as needed.  The Volunteer Program Coordinator will also assist the administrative, Samaritan House and Lydia House as needed to carry out day-to-day tasks and projects.

Essential Functions:

• Interfaces with Mission staff to develop, schedule and advertise opportunities for community members to volunteer in Mission ministries
• Corresponds with community members by phone, email, letters, etc., on behalf of the Mission
• Participates in Development meetings to assist with volunteers during special events.
• Acts as primary contact for volunteer activities with local churches, businesses, individuals, and other groups to the benefit of the Mission
• Supervises the Volunteer Department including volunteer recruitment, application process, interviews, orientations, training, evaluation, and follow-up
• Represents the Mission in community and church service-focused groups and forums through public speaking and at events
• Willing to work flexible hours according to calendar events.
• Plans and oversees outreach and community activities under direction of the Development Supervisor.
• Compiles statistics on total volunteer numbers, hours, and tasks performed at the Mission.
• Performs other duties that may be considered appropriate by immediate supervisor
• Assist’s with capturing content, assisting with development graphics and creating content for social media.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills required
• Must have a strong desire to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Must be detailed, deadline oriented and comfortable managing multiple projects within tight schedules
• Must be self-motivated, a self-starter, and team oriented
• Proficient with MS Office (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Supervisory skills and experience, ability to accomplish work through the efforts of others

• Previous administrative works and non-profit/church volunteer experience preferred.
• Experience in project management preferred
• Up to date with current social media trends

Personal Attributes and Values:

• Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a deep desire to serve Him
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Exhibits spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards
• Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting, and is passionate about ministering life transformation in a multi-ethnic urban ministry setting
• Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners
• Possesses and demonstrates excellent integrity

In any position with the Long Beach Rescue Mission, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee; such is the case with this position. Flexibility and a cooperate spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of the Long Beach Rescue Mission services.

Education and/or Certification:  Bachelor’s degree preferred; related transferable education and increasing experience and responsibility required.

Supervisory Responsibilities and Relationships:  Oversees and evaluates volunteer staff.  Manages team leaders as well as manages groups of volunteers and activities.

Requirement: Long Beach Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, evangelical Christian Ministry; as such employees must share the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle and adhere to the Mission’s employee policy manual and guidelines set forth by the President/CEO.

Job Description

Job Title:                      Receptionist

Department:               Administration

Reports To:                 Office & HR Administrator

FLSA Status:              Non-exempt – Part-Time

Date Revised:            08-2025

General description of Work:  Works in an organized manner with limited supervision to provide administrative support to staff.  The Receptionist must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills, be highly organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and able to multitask, prioritize, take initiative, meet deadlines, and be comfortable working in an office environment.  It is essential that the Receptionist communicate effectively with representatives of other organizations and with a diverse  spectrum of groups and individuals, including board members, donors, department heads, coworkers, Mission guests, volunteers, city officials, and the general public. Serves as the front office point person, assisting visitors with resources, information and guidance as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Opens Admin office (turns on and prepares office equipment for the day)
• Maintains Admin office and responsible for inventory and ordering office and kitchen supplies
• Answers incoming calls
• Sorts mail and processes all outgoing mail
• Assists Development Team with various projects and event preparation, including but not limited to: entering basic data, retrieving volunteer calls and returning volunteer e-mails and replying in a timely manner, assisting with volunteer packets and special events as needed
• Sorts paperwork for filing and files
• Provides copying services
• Make phone calls as delegated by Admin staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to work with diverse populations and with emergency and crisis situations.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Sensitivity to cultural and economic differences.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Proficient with MS Office (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Personal Attributes and Values:

• Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a deep desire to serve Him
• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
• Possesses and demonstrates excellent integrity

• Comfortable as a team player
• Customer service oriented
• Commitment to the mission and values of Long Beach Rescue Mission

In any position with the Long Beach Rescue Mission, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. This is the case with this position. Flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this important position and for the successful operation of the Long Beach Rescue Mission services.

Education and/or Certification: High School Diploma or GED.  Prior office and computer experience required.

Requirement: Long Beach Rescue Mission is a 501(c)(3) non profit, evangelical Christian Ministry; as such, employees must share the Mission’s Statement of Faith and Lifestyle, and adhere to the Mission’s employee policy manual and guidelines set forth by the CEO/President.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For Internship opportunities, please contact our Volunteer Program Supervisor at volunteer@lbrm.org.