Mission Outreach Program Manager

Organization: First & Central Presbyterian Church

Location: Wilmington, DE

Hourly Rate: $25.00 per hour

Schedule: Part-time (16 hours/week average); requires early morning, evening, and weekend hours.

Reports To: Head of Staff and Chair of the Mission & Outreach Committee

Job Summary

First & Central Presbyterian Church, located on Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington, is committed to serving Wilmington’s unhoused community through three programs which collectively involve about 100 volunteers:

Winter/Summer Sanctuary, which provides breakfast food, showers, and warm and welcoming safe respite from the weather on Saturday mornings (6:00-10:00 a.m. November-April) with approximately 125 guests on average, and which provides snacks, refreshments, and warm and welcoming safe respite on Saturday afternoons (12:00-5:00 p.m. June-August), with approximately 35 guests on average;
Code Purple, which provides dinner and overnight shelter to an average of 78 guests in the winter when the actual or “feels like” temperature is 20 degrees or lower; and
Providing prepared meals, laundry, and other onsite assistance to 1 in 7B Foundation programs that serve the unhoused in various Wilmington locations March-November.

We seek a passionate, organized, and dependable Mission Outreach Program Manager to lead these growing mission programs, coordinate volunteers, and strengthen relationships with neighbors and community partners, including Friendship House, 1 in 7B Foundation, and other churches. This position requires a flexible schedule, as the hours and responsibilities are greatest in the winter and summer months and significantly less in spring and fall.

Responsibilities Program Management & Operations

Organize, oversee, and attend homeless outreach program operations, including Winter/Summer Sanctuary, Code Purple, and 1 in 7B Foundation activities.
Manage volunteer recruitment, sign-ups, scheduling, assignments, and retention.
Manage program supplies, storage, and organization, including personal hygiene products, clean clothes, and cleaning supplies; shop to replenish supplies as needed.
Work with volunteer food coordinator to ensure that food supplies are sufficient and that meals are planned, prepared, and served.
Work with volunteers to set up, tear down, and clean-up programs, including tables, chairs, cots, food preparation items, kitchen, and restrooms.
Track program data and handle daily administration.
Ensure that photos and videos are taken at all volunteer events to support communication and promotional opportunities.

Administration & Funding

Effectively communicate with Mission & Outreach Committee and Committee Chair, Head of Staff, and Building Manager.
Actively participate in monthly Mission & Outreach Committee meetings.
Prepare written program reports monthly on unhoused guest attendance, volunteer participants, and supply use.
Develop and manage the program budget (income and expenses) in conjunction with the Mission & Outreach Committee Chair.
Research and explore grants and external funding opportunities.

Congregational & Community Engagement & Advocacy

Attend Sunday worship and fellowship times periodically to connect with congregants and ensure unhoused guests in attendance feel welcome.
Create weekly church email articles and periodic social media posts to highlight mission activities.
Organize supply drives and fundraising activities.
Prepare presentation materials and program summaries to share with the congregation, external partners, and prospective supporters.
Build strong relationships with neighbors, other churches, and nonprofit partners.
Coordinate scheduling and programming with church and nonprofit partners.
Increase community awareness and support for outreach programs through communications with New Castle Presbytery, other faith communities, schools, and businesses.

Skills Required

Provide satisfactory personal references and criminal background check.
Strong commitment to community outreach and homeless advocacy; ability to work compassionately and e ectively with vulnerable individuals.
Ability and willingness to maintain seasonally fluctuating work schedules.
Excellent organizational, logistical, project management, and time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proven ability to manage, motivate, and recruit volunteers.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Grant writing experience would be a plus.
Proficiency with standard office and communication software, including email platforms, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.
Ability to create detailed tracking systems for budgets, expenses, guest attendance, and volunteer participation.
Ability and willingness to work both indoors and outdoors.
Ability to stand for extended periods; ability to lift, carry, and move items up to 25 pounds.
Reliable transportation for weekly shopping, volunteer activities, and meetings within the community.

To Apply

Please submit your resume in confidence via email to Ellen Oiler at eoiler@comcast.net. First & Central Presbyterian Church is an equal opportunity employer.