Seasonal Gift Processing Associate

How to apply: We ask all applicants to apply through the Portland Rescue Mission online application form found on our careers page: https://portlandrescuemission.hiringthing.com/job/1043030/seasonal-gift-processing-associateStatus: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Temporary

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM October 5th, 2026 - February 3rd, 2027

Pay Rate: $17-$20 per hour

Location: Administration (13207 NE Halsey St. Portland, OR)In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. THE FINANCE TEAMThe Finance Department at Portland Rescue Mission (PRM) is a group of dedicated professionals using their administrative 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. In doing this, we honor the high calling of serving those in need, knowing that excellent resource management and accountability create a sustainable environment in which our ministry can flourish. The best candidate will have a heart for serving people in the name of Jesus and skills that support best practices within our financial infrastructure and gift-processing teams.

THE POSITION: The Seasonal Gift Processing Associate is a hands-on, critical support role in the gift processing department. This individual will be responsible for receiving and handling a large volume of financial donations with accuracy and will be energized by assisting staff and donors. The right candidate will enjoy working on a team, have exceptional customer service skills, enjoy repetitive tasks, have an eye for detail, and will be willing to assist wherever needed. THE ESSENTIALSDonors will feel honored and protected by the way PRM handles their personal data because our donor database systems are managed with accuracy, security, and integrity Assist the full-time Gifts Processing Associate in the daily processing of mail and electronic gifts, which includes inputing donations into database, and preparing receipts Maintain Virtuous database accuracy so that the marketing department and donor’s wishes are met Respond to donor and staff requests in a timely and accurate way, ensuring all experience a warm, customer-service oriented responseBACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONSEquivalent experienceA personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and a testimony of continued growth in faith Embrace the Portland Rescue Mission ministry culture of being a Highly Relational, Christ-Centered, Joyful Servant Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values and mission of Portland Rescue Mission Understanding of Excel formulas and creating files that will export donor data Composed and professional customer service Strong team player Experience in Mac and Microsoft Windows software Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. unassistedEQUIPMENT USEDTelephone and voicemail Computer Copier and related office equipment Mechanical letter opener, sealer, and paper folderMISSION AND DISTINCTIVESOUR MISSIONWe exist to transform the lives of people experiencing homelessness or addiction by sharing the word of God and demonstrating the love of ChristOUR UNIQUE APPROACHFrom the first sandwich that was shared in 1949, to today's fully integrated emergency, recovery, and training services, Portland Rescue Mission is a highly relational ministry. The Mission builds supportive and caring communities, meets people at their point of need, equips them, and provides a path forward. In-depth partnership with churches and volunteers, multiple tiers of services and a focus on growing Christian disciples is fundamental to Portland Rescue