ShowerUp Memphis Coordinator
Overview:
ShowerUp provides mobile showers and personal care to those experiencing homelessness or unhoused. Our mission is to build relationships, restore hope and dignity and share God’s love with those in need.
This position is about 10-15 hours per week with a flexible schedule. The goal would be to have at least 4 ShowerUp serving events each week with the Coordinator personally overseeing and hosting at least one of them. The other events would be overseen by volunteers or other organizations that have been trained by Coordinator.
The Coordinator is responsible for the oversight, management, and operation of ShowerUp mobile shower events, plus oversees the operations, maintenance, support, and care for our mobile shower units. The Coordinator reports to the COO.
The Coordinator would also work within the locally community to represent ShowerUp to pick up supplies, answer emails and phone calls, and have occasional meetings when needed.
This position represents ShowerUp in the community and works with our volunteers to provide mobile showers and personal care to those who are experiencing homelessness. In addition, they will have interaction with leaders, staff and volunteers of other organizations that we partner with. This position is a vital role key to the success of the organization.
We are looking for a part time staff member to be our ShowerUp Memphis Coordinator. (Job description attached) This would be a 10-hour/week (flexible hours) position that would be responsible for the oversight of operations in Memphis. They would train volunteers and other groups on how to run our equipment and how to host a ShowerUp serving event.
What does the job look like?
Just as an example, an average week could look like this…Coordinator runs/hosts a ShowerUp serving event on Sunday afternoon. They would be personally in attendance at least 3 Sundays a month with the 4th Sunday being covered by a trained volunteer leader.
Tuesday and Thursday there would be ShowerUp events at The Hub run by a volunteer leader/host that we have trained. Saturday morning would be a serving event at St. Mary’s with a volunteer leader/host. These days are not set in stone. It will be up to our local Memphis Coordinator to fill out the calendar to maximize service opportunities within the community.
*Volunteer leaders/hosts could be an individual, a family, part of a church group or other group that has an interest in serving the unhoused with us.
Skills and Abilities:
· Some experience with, and a heart for, caring for the unhoused and an understanding of interacting with those who are experiencing homelessness and who also may be dealing with trauma, addiction, mental illness, or other challenges.
· A positive attitude is vital as this position is required to work well with others, especially volunteers and unskilled help, in providing services to our guests.
· The ability to be self-directed, organized, and have good communication skills are vital to this position.
· Helpful…If not we can train: A basic understanding of mechanical systems such as plumbing, electrical, gas, propane, etc.
· Helpful…If not we can train: Experience and comfort driving a pick-up truck towing a 20’ trailer.
· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., go up and down steps, and work around water and uneven terrain.
· Comfortable working mostly outside.
· A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
The role of Coordinator has the following responsibilities:
*Host 2 ShowerUp events each week.
· Oversee and manage ShowerUp events as scheduled and coordinate the work of volunteers when applicable.
· Manage the schedule of shower unit usage by other groups.
· Oversee upkeep and maintenance of mobile shower unit(s) and truck(s), including, but not limited to, replenishing propane, generator maintenance, scheduling oil changes, tire pressure checks, fuel, winterizing, cleaning, etc.
· Manage and maintain the resources of each unit (shower kits, cleaning supplies, towels, etc.) so that each unit is always ready for deployment.
· Make necessary provision so that towels are washed and maintained.
· Make sure that units and all accessories are in working order and ready for service.
· Follow operation manual.
· Coordinate with other serving groups who want to use the mobile shower units. Train and equip volunteer operators and other groups on operation, set up and tear down, operation and access of vehicles, etc.
· Repair or coordinate repair of needed items.
· Organize and manage volunteers including updating our volunteer portal.
· Represent ShowerUp with local media and possible donor interactions.
· Be the local point of contact person.
· Obtain social media content, including getting photos, stories, videos, etc. Training can be provided for this.
The position of Coordinator is a front-line position with direct contact with volunteers, donors, clients and constituents. The Coordinator will be required to represent the values of ShowerUp as a member of ShowerUp leadership.
Some of our values include, but are not limited to:
Serving anyone in need without prerequisites because it builds relationship.
Serving in partnership because we can do more together than apart.
Serving with excellence because excellence communicates respect, care, and love.
We are committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination. ShowerUp prohibits discrimination in employment against any employee or job applicant because of that person's race, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your availability during the week? Would you be able to host/run a ShowerUp event on a Saturday or Sunday and another one on a Tuesday, Wed, or Thursday morning?
Experience:
- working with the unhoused: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person