Career Opportunities

 Why you should join Bread of Life Mission

To make an impact in your community, to affect change in the lives of those most vulnerable, to bring hope and healing to those in need – these are just a few of the reasons working with Bread of Life Mission creates a fulfilling purpose.


Our Values

Bread of Life Mission exists to bring hope, healing, and recovery to Seattle’s homeless through a Christ-Centered approach.

Every day, employees at Bread of Life Mission serve people at their point of need, here in Seattle. Whatever their job, they are dedicated to treating everyone with grace and dignity, coming alongside them in relationships. We know that healing comes through experiencing God’s love and our staff models that each day.

The entire team at Bread of Life embraces the values of:

  • Relationship with God

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Grace

  • Service

  • Authenticity

  • Excellence

If you aspire to these values as well, you may be a good candidate!

Bread of Life Mission (BOLM) is a non-denominational Christian ministry located in Seattle, WA. The right candidate will meet our Qualifications for Employment and Statement of Faith.

  • Every position within Bread of Life Mission requires specific qualifications particular to that area of service. Qualifications, duties, and responsibilities are listed in the job description for each position.

    Bread of Life staff members should hold to the highest possible standards of Christian conduct in all areas of life. We should be living examples of what we teach. The conduct and activities of Bread of Life staff should reflect obedience and respect to Jesus Christ and sensitivity to the Christian community and the people we serve. We desire our ministry team to lead a mindful, exemplary Christian lifestyle that is “above reproach” so that:

    1. Unbelievers will see, hear, and respond positively as we direct them toward the grace of Jesus Christ, and

    2. Believers will be encouraged, strengthened and desirous of emulating the godly character qualities that they see in us.

    Therefore, we have adopted the following qualifications for employment, which are applicable to all employees of Bread of Life Mission upon hire and continuously, while employed:

    1. Be a born-again believer in Jesus Christ claiming Him as Lord and Savior as expressed by personal testimony and Christian conduct.

    2. Be known for a dedicated Christian life according to the standards in God’s Word as prescribed in traditions of the Christian faith and written in Holy Scripture.

    3. Regularly attend/be a member in good standing and participate in a local recognized, evangelical church whose doctrine does not contradict our Statement of Faith.

    4. Believe and adhere to the Bread of Life Mission Doctrinal Statement.

    5. Have a genuine concern for the salvation of souls and the spiritual welfare of Bread of Life’s guests and guests; be committed to providing the highest quality of work and care on a daily and on-going basis.

    6. Abstain from involvement with and/or use of illegal substances and from taking prescribed substances differently than prescribed by a physician realizing that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

    7. Maintain a lifestyle that is free from sexual sin, as biblically defined.

    8. Have a teachable spirit and the ability to work in harmony with others; be committed to unity, teamwork, and biblical respect for Bread of Life’s leadership and policies. (Phil. 2:1-4, Hebrews 13:7, 17)

    9. Seek to communicate openly and honestly with one another, accepting responsibility for words and actions, striving to speak only that which edifies in order to maintain unity.

    In areas of Christian liberty, where the Bible is silent or does not provide specific instruction, such as movies, music, television, or reading material, Bread of Life Mission strongly encourages all staff members to consider Paul’s exhortation in I Corinthians 10:23-24, “Everything is permissible – but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible – but not everything is constructive. Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others.” (NIV)* We must be careful that, in exercising our freedoms in Christ, we do not hurt or hinder those whom we are, in fact, trying to help and serve. In Romans 14:13b Paul encourages us “…make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother’s way.” Carefully consider how our individual behavior might impact the well-being of ourselves, our coworkers, or our guests/guests.

    * Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are from THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION, Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.

  • Please read our full Statement of Faith here.

    In summary, the Bread of Life Mission asks its staff and volunteers to conduct themselves in their private lives in a manner that is pleasing and glorifying to God. Scripture teaches that we are to behave in ways that honor God, to live a life worthy of the calling we have received (Eph. 4:1-5). Staff and volunteers must be involved in their local church for learning, worship, fellowship, and service. They are expected to read the Word of God, live a life consistent with it, avoid sin, share their faith with others and pray. We receive complete joy in Christ by living a life of obedience to Him as we no longer live for ourselves but for Him who died for us and was raised again (John 15:8-14, II Cor. 5:14-15). Living in obedience to Him means we will not indulge in the temptations of this world. We are to abstain from drunkenness through the use of alcoholic beverages and from harming our bodies by refraining from the use of tobacco, non-medicinal narcotics, or illegal drugs. We should avoid sexual sins, such as premarital sex, adultery, and pornography. Additionally, stealing, slanderous and profane language, dishonesty, and occult practices are unacceptable (Ex. 20:3-17, Prov. 23:29-32, Prov. 31:4-7, Rom. 14:12-23, I Cor. 6:12, 19-20, Gal. 5:19-21, Eph. 5:3-6). Paul paints such a life of obedience in broad strokes when he says, "Let us walk properly, as in the day, not in revelry and drunkenness, not in lewdness and lust, not in strife and envy" (Romans 13:13).

  • It is the policy of Bread of Life Mission to grant equal opportunities for employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, race, color, national origin, military, gender, genetic characteristic, marital status, unemployment, domestic violence, or any other grounds prohibited by law. Every effort is made to select individuals who are best suited to the position based on qualifications, education (when applicable), ability, work record, experience, and fit.

    It is our intent and desire to provide equal opportunities in employment, promotion, training, wages, benefits, and all the privileges, and terms and conditions of employment.  This commitment applies to all individuals employed by and involved in the operations of Bread of Life Mission and its associated ministries and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any Bread of Life staff member.  Consistent with this policy of nondiscrimination, Bread of Life will provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    In order to carry out the stated purposes of Bread of Life Mission, it is the policy of Bread of Life Mission to recruit and hire (in a regular category) only applicants who have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ and accepted Him as their Lord and Savior, as indicated on and consistent with our Statement of Faith and General Application form.   As a religious, charitable, non-profit organization – 501 (c)(3), The Bread of Life has an organizational exemption within Title VII, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, as it relates to discrimination because of religious formation and purpose.  We further reserve and will exercise the right to discriminate or designate certain positions when a bona fide occupational qualification exists.

    All employment decisions will be made in compliance with applicable labor laws.

 Current Positions

Submit your filled-out application and resume to HR@breadoflifemission.org.

 

Guest Services Coordinator

Guest Services Coordinators are essential to helping our shelter guests feel cared for in a positive, safe and healthy environment. They are responsible for greeting guests and general security at the front door, checking in guests, keeping them safe, and accountable. BOLM is a faith based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

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Resource Advocate

Responsible for coordinating care for guests and residents at BOLM. Seek out resources in the community and connect our guests to the care they need. BOLM is a faith based 501(c)(3) charitable organization that exists to transform lives in a spiritual environment that is both compassionate and disciplined.

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Director of Development

The Director of Development (DD) is a member of the executive team and responsible for the overall fundraising, planning, and execution in the support of the mission of Bread of Life Mission (BOLM). The DD works to design and implement a well-rounded “moves management” program to support the revenue goals as established.

The DD is tasked with systematically developing and effectively strengthening the culture of philanthropy with staff and board members, as well as designing programs to engage donors and strengthen ties with the community. In addition to managing a portfolio of individual donors for cultivation and solicitation, the DD is responsible for maintaining relationships with current and potential community partners, foundations, and corporations.

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Major Gifts Officer

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) is a member of the Development team and is responsible for securing financial resources for Bread of Life Mission (BOLM). The primary focus is meeting and working with donors and prospects with significant giving capacity to accomplish their giving objectives in the form of annual giving, major and planned gifts. The Major Gifts Officer will engage in and is responsible for all aspects of the donor development cycle including donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, acknowledgment, church partnership and stewardship. This income-generating position reports directly to the Director of Development. Position requires some evening and weekend responsibilities to be successful.

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