Seasonal Receptionist

PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Portland Rescue Mission (PRM) invites you to join as a Seasonal Receptionist at Shepherd's Door in Portland, OR. You will serve at the front desk during peak season, helping to maintain a welcoming, well-organized environment for guests, volunteers, and staff while participating in a Christ-centered team dedicated to recovery and service.

The role supports daily office tasks, including mail sorting and in-kind donations, contributing to PRM's mission of transformation with integrity and

Qualifications

• Seasonal Part-Time, non-exempt status.
• Front desk/service orientation is implied by the role.

Responsibilities

• Front desk coverage for Shepherd's Door during peak season.
• Assist with general office tasks (sorting mail, in-kind donations).
• Help ensure smooth day-to-day operations for PRM staff and guests.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Welcoming presence

Customer service

Job description

OVERVIEW

Portland Rescue Mission is seeking aSeasonal Receptionist.This gifted servant will personify organization, attention to detail and a welcoming presence as they join a Christ-centered team with an award-winning culture and a commitment to serving others in their recovery from addiction, homelessness and other life traumas.

Are you ready to transform and be transformed as you participate in what God is doing in the lives of the men, women and children as you serve at PRM with integrity and excellence?If so, we invite you to thoughtfully consider this unique opportunity.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Status:Seasonal Part-Time, Non-exempt
• Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8:00am-4:30pm, October 5th, 2026 - January 29th, 2027
• Pay: $17 per hour
• Location:Shepherd's Door (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland, OR)
  • Virtual Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zcPsXVJCUQ&list=PLicWQMXdDMjJ5IOBIlRaheaGVwQzLFAHr&index=6

THE PLACE

The Administration Offices for Portland Rescue Mission, located in the south wing of the Shepherd’s Door facility in East Portland, supports the life transforming work of Portland Rescue Mission taking place in 3 ministry sites, 3 transitional houses, 2 vocational training enterprises, and 2 outreach vans. The Staff Ministry (HR) Department is a group of dedicated professionals using their administrative and people skills for life-changing Christian ministry. Our goal is to participate in what God is doing in the lives of the men, women and children we serve at PRM with integrity and excellence. Our department oversees the human resources, internal communication and administration office coordination for Portland Rescue Mission, and our team’s goal is to build and maintain a work environment where highly relational, Christ-centered joyful servants will flourish as part of our staff.

THE POSITION

The Seasonal Receptionist will primarilyserve as front desk coverage for Shepherd's Doorduring Portland Rescue Mission’s busiest season, helping maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment for guests, participants, volunteers, and staff. This role supports the day-to-day administrative needs of Portland Rescue Mission by providing reception coverage, assisting with general office tasks(e.g. sorting mail, in-kind donations, etc.), and helping ensure operations run smoothly.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Serve as primary staffing for the front desk, or oversee volunteers serving the front