Thank you for considering employment at the South Side Mission.
South Side Mission has been blessed with an amazing and dedicated staff but we are often looking to expand our team. If you are interested in applying for any of the positions listed below, please fill out our on-line application at the bottom of this page.
We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Executive Assistant(Full-time position):
This position provides high-level administrative support for the Executive Director of South Side Mission.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) including or supplemented by courses in business or secretarial studies;
Preferred: Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Non-Profit Business, Office Administration or other relevant field or equivalent experience
5 years of progressively responsible office management experience including exposure to computer applications; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Business and Operations Manager:
Directs and manages the business and operational activities of the Mission in accordance with policies, goals and objectives established by the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting. CPA preferred
4 years of business experience
Ministry Assistant(Part-time) – Benevolence Center:
Receive and store all material donations. Receive food donations. Organize food storage, fill grocery bags and organize for distribution. Maintain clean and orderly facility and displays. Assist clients as needed.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Previous retail experience helpful
Retail Associate (Part-time) – Morton Thrift Store
Assist customers as needed. Keep show room neat and orderly. Organize display areas. Maintain all areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Requirements: This position is required to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 51-100 pounds occasionally as well as moving furniture regularly.
Frequent standing, bending, walking required.
Must be able to pass the pre-employment physical test based on the job description.
Marketing Support(Part-time):
This position is responsible for creating and managing a deliberate social media strategy for South Side Mission. This staff person will provide and manage content for the Mission website, Facebook, Linked In, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram accounts. Flexible hours are required, and may include some evenings and weekends.
Education and Experience: Associates Degree, preferably in Communications, Marketing, or Social Media Marketing.
Requirements: Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Ministry Assistant (Full-time) – Children & Youth:
This position is responsible for conducting all activities related to youth programs. This staff person will assist in the development of programs and activities, help lead those activities on a daily basis and give leadership to volunteers. They will also be responsible for keeping order and cleanliness of the facilities. Flexible hours are required including evenings and weekends.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or child development preferred, or experience equivalent.
Requirements: Possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Retail Associate (Part-time) – Sterling Thrift Store
Assist customers as needed. Keep show room neat and orderly. Organize display areas. Maintain all areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Requirements: This position is required to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 51-100 pounds occasionally as well as moving furniture regularly.
Frequent standing, bending, walking required.
Must be able to pass the pre-employment physical test based on the job description.
Production Assistant – Thrift Store (War Memorial Drive)
Assist with baling our recyclables
Assist with taking donations
Show kindness to our donors and help when necessary
Test electronics
Sort and clean donated items
Sort and process linens and clothing
Trash
Move furniture as intake and out-take
Assist Production Supervisor
Education: High School Diploma/GED
Requirements: This position is required to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and 51-100 pounds occasionally as well as moving furniture regularly.
Frequent standing, bending, walking required.
Must be able to pass the pre-employment physical test based on the job description.
Schedule: Hours would be 9-2 or 1-5 Monday-Saturday based on staffing needs.
If you are interested in any of the positions posted above, please fill out the on-line application below. Do not exit the application until it is completed as partial data will not be saved. Click send once the application is completed and someone from Human Resources will contact you soon.