Thank you for your interest in Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. We are seeking applicants who are qualified, who really love people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are role models and want to spread the good news (gospel).

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a NICOTINE FREE MINISTRY.

We desire that all applicants feel comfortable in a Christian environment. All Staff members participate in prayer and Bible Study and need to be comfortable with a lifestyle of prayer and worship that is integrated into day-to-day job functions. As a result, the following information is requested as a bona fide occupation qualification.

In your Cover Letter or Resume Please include 3 References, Name, phone, email and Relationship. Please exclude family and close friends. You can include your Pastor.

General Description:

The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry.  Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.  We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose.  As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

Essential Functions:

·         As a member of staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and values; purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose.

·         Coordinate timely pick up of donations with organizations, volunteer drivers, and Director of Food Service.

·         Record cooler/freezer temperatures and report temperatures that fall outside standards.

·         Coordinate weekly pulls with Kitchen Manager and Director.

·         Maintain daily communication with Kitchen Manager and Director of items being donated for menu development.

·         Refueling, proper storage of and maintaining cleanliness of mission vehicles.

·         Maintain the orderly storage of food and non-food items in warehouse.

·         Use FIFO to properly rotate food when appropriate.

·         Properly date incoming food.

·         Ensure safe and timely handling of temperature sensitive foods.

·         Direct and oversee volunteers and guest in sorting, organizing, and storing donated products.

·         Oversee the creation and distribution of emergency food baskets when needed.

·         Oversee the donation of unused food items to partner organizations and record keeping of pounds donated.

·         Weigh and record all food donations using Thrift Tracker.

·         Record appropriate data for South Michigan Food Bank.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

·         Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely decisions.

·         Ability to drive large box trucks.

·         Using a pallet scale to weigh high volume donations.

·         Knowledgeable of tailgate lift, walk behind lift-truck, pallet jack.

·         Use navigation device to locate donor agencies.

Personal Attributes and Values:

·         Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him.

·         Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.

·         Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee handbook.

·         Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting, as well as a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.

·         Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners.

·         Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrates excellent integrity.

·         Flexible, cooperative spirit.

·         Remain calm under pressure.

·         Attitude of perseverance in fast paced environment.

·         Possess and promote a drug, nicotine free lifestyle.

Working Conditions/Physical Factors:

  Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

•    Work in varying temperatures from 0 to 110 degrees between winter and summer, coolers, and freezers.

•    Standing: Frequently                                              

•    Reaching: Frequently                                             

•    Climbing: Frequently, stairs, ramp

•    Lifting: Frequently, up to 50lbs

•    Bending: Frequently

Equipment/Tools Used:

·         Phone

·         Computer

Education/Experience and/or Certification:

·         Preferred 2 years warehouse experience.

·         Highschool diploma/GED

·         Serv-Safe Certified.

·         Driver’s license with ability to be approved by KGM insurance agency.