Work at Rosie's Place

Rosie's Place offers a wide range of rewarding career opportunities to individuals who are committed to our mission. When you join Rosie’s Place, you become part of a dedicated team that each year offers 12,000 poor and homeless women shelter, sanctuary and support. If you are looking for an internship, please check our Internship Opportunities.

• Director of Fundraising

  OBJECTIVE: To oversee and manage all areas and personnel within Rosie’s Place fundraising program, to meet the financial needs of Rosie’s Place and to ensure that all activities are consistent with Rosie's Place’s mission, philosophy, and policies.

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  ESSENTIAL  RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

  • Manage a multifaceted development office including annual giving, major gifts, foundations and corporate relations, and special events and supervise its personnel.
  • Build relationships with potential and current major donors. Create individual solicitation and stewardship strategies for major donors.   Increase overall major donor base.
  • Manage a portfolio of major donors, stewarding and soliciting gifts of $10,000+.
  • Oversee capital campaigns.
  • Develop annual and long term fund raising strategies with the Development Team and achieve revenue goals.
  • Develop and monitor annual budget with Director of Finance & Administration.
  • Represent Rosie's Place in the community.
  • Carry out all other tasks and duties as assigned by the VP of External Relations.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; Communications, fundraising, or non-profit management field preferred.
  • Minimum of seven years experience in fundraising with demonstrated leadership in managing a fundraising team.
  • Demonstrated success in soliciting major gifts and growing annual fund programs.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of fundraising database management.  
  • Blackbaud products preferred.
  • Sensitivity to poverty and its impact on women.
  • Professional or volunteer experience in not for profit human service organizations.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Job is performed in an office environment.
  • Day-to-day work includes paper and computer work as well as interaction with staff, guests, and volunteers.
  • The position will require travel between facilities or community locations.

  REPORTS TO:  VP of External Relations

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Email cover letter and resume to: cpaul@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Director of Fundraising” in the subject line of your email.

  Rosie’s Place is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Rosie’s Place strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities and homeless/formerly homeless people to apply.

   

• Communications Coordinator

  Rosie's Place is seeking a full-time Communications Coordinator, who will work closely with the Director of Communications to implement all aspects of the Rosie’s Place Communications plan in order to create a positive public image of the organization through media coverage and publications, and to provide a positive public image of poor and homeless women. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

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  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain Rosie’s Place’s online presence including the website, email communications and social media.
  • Create design materials, such as fliers, postcards and quarterly calendar.
  • Manage holiday card fundraising program, including marketing, corporate relations and fulfillment.
  • Maintain and track Rosie’s Place’s press clippings, media mentions and communications planning calendar.
  • Write press releases, pitch stories and develop relationships with local media. Take photos of events and activities.
  • Contribute to writing projects, including the quarterly newsletter, brochures and volunteer profiles.
  • Serve as a representative of Rosie’s Place as needed at public appearances and community relations activities.
  • Supervise volunteers and interns assisting the Communications department.
  • Assist Development Office on an as-needed basis, including gift processing at year-end and special events.
  • Report to the Director of Communications.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required. Two years prior communications experience preferred.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated success with website content management systems, email marketing and social media management.
  • Design skills and knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop software.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and scheduling tools such as Hootsuite, analytics programs including Google Analytics, and Blackbaud systems including Luminate and Raiser’s Edge preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML preferred.
  • Experience with photography, videography and video editing a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet daily deadlines.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

  Occasional evening and weekend work required as determined by Director. 

  HOW TO APPLY:

  A resume, cover letter and (1) writing and (1) design sample are required for consideration. Please email to hr@rosiesplace.org and write “Communications Coordinator” in the subject line of your email. 

  Rosie’s Place is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Rosie’s Place strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities and homeless/formerly homeless people to apply.

• Legal Advocate

  OBJECTIVE: The legal program at Rosie’s Place aims to provide holistic legal support to our guests by providing free, walk-in clinics regarding housing law, family law, and consumer debt. Additionally, the program also aims to provide brief advice and connect guests with other resources and pro bono clinics by hosting general intake hours at our main site and at our satellite location, Franklin Field.

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  ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conduct legal intake at our main site, 889 Harrison Ave. and at our satellite location at Franklin Field located at 145 Ames Street Dorchester, MA 02124.
  • Accompany and advocate for guest at housing court, homeless court, DTA office, housing office, or shelters
  • Assist guests with obtaining documents; coordinate legal referrals  
  • Serve as a liaison between guest and the pro bono attorney and/or agency that is assisting guest
  • Provide community education as assigned; coordinate trainings with other community agencies.
  • Complete all required service documentation in a thorough and timely manner.
  • Consult with supervisor in weekly meetings about guest concerns, workload management, professional development, and other areas.
  • Provide administrative support as needed – copying, scanning, filing, and mailing.
  • Assist with program reporting.

  QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • BA in Human Services or a related field
  • Bilingual required: Spanish / English
  • 2 - 4 years of direct service experience in the nonprofit setting
  • Experience with crisis intervention regarding homelessness, mental health, and/or substance abuse
  • Able to meet deadlines in a high stress and fast-paced work environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills                                                                                                   

  PHYSCIAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Job is performed in an office environment.
  • Day-to-day work includes paper and computer work as well as interaction with staff, guests, and volunteers.
  • The position may require travel between facilities or community locations.

  REPORTS TO:  Legal Services Director

  Email cover letter and Resume to: cpaul@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Legal Advocate" in the subject line of your email.

  Rosie’s Place is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Rosie’s Place strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities and homeless/formerly homeless people to apply. 

   

   

• Assistant Manager, Advocacy

  OBJECTIVE: Provide key support to Rosie’s Place guests while supporting and validating their sense of self worth and responsibility. Ensure that guests are seen in a timely manner by supervising and assigning advocacy roles according to the day’s challenges. Support the Advocacy Team in achieving its’ mission, to provide capable, effective and compassionate advocacy and support to all women who request it.

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  HOURS:  Monday through Friday, 12:00pm to 8:00pm

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee the Advocacy Triage function from 12pm-7:30pm, and assign advocates to different advocacy roles depending on the needs of the day.

  • Monitor the flow of guest traffic and ensure that guests are seen in a timely fashion.
  • Supervise Part-Time Evening Advocates, interns and volunteers.
  • Act as the “Manager On Duty” from 4 to 8 p.m., acting as a resource to all evening staff.
  • Train and monitor evening advocacy staff on database entry.  Conduct regular audits to ensure proper usage.  Run regular database reports.
  • Communicate with external providers any scheduling or policy changes within Rosie’s Place Advocacy program.
  • Supervise and maintain evening advocate petty cash log and funds, Goodwill vouchers, Charlie tickets and taxi vouchers.
  • Sign purchase orders for Advocacy budget items. Work with Advocacy Manager to develop annual program goals.
  • Support and assist guests by helping them meet the needs that they individually identify. 
  • Maintain current referrals and update resource lists.
  • Maintain high level of knowledge about current guests.
  • Maintain guests’ confidentiality.
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Advocacy Manager.
  • Report directly to Advocacy Manager.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
  • Minimum two years experience in counseling and/or advocacy. 
  • Minimum of two years Supervisory experience.
  • Understanding of and commitment to addressing issues affecting poor and homeless women.
  • Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Proven ability to work flexibly and creatively within a highly stressful and challenging environment.
  • Experience with crisis intervention regarding homelessness, mental health, and substance abuse
  • Strong communication and computer skills 

  HOW TO APPLY:

  
  

  Email cover letter and resume to:cpaul@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Assistant Manager, Advocacy” in the subject line of your email. 

  Rosie’s Place is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Rosie’s Place strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities and homeless/formerly homeless people to apply.

• Advocate

  Rosie’s Place is seeking a full-time Advocate. Hours:Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm

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  OBJECTIVE:

  Provide key support to Rosie’s Place guests while supporting and validating their sense of self worth and responsibility.  Provide one-to-one advocacy, information, and referral to appropriate resources, consistent with Rosie’s Place mission, philosophy, and policies.  Support the Advocacy Team in achieving its’ mission, to provide capable, effective and compassionate advocacy and support to all women who request it.

   

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support guests by helping meet their needs as individually identified by them.  Encourage self-sufficiency, responsibility, and independence
  • Meet with Rosie’s Place guests one-on-one, and provide assistance with accessing services, resources and referrals for needs such as:  transportation, emergency clothes, food pantries, DTA and other governmental offices, emergency shelter, housing and other community resources.  Provide information and referrals to services offered on-site, by both Rosie’s Place programs and other allied partners
  • Meet with guests off-site at community collaborative partner programs to provide advocacy services.
  • Maintain an up-to-date understanding of community resources as well as current regulations and requirements for obtaining public benefits, housing and other services
  • Assess and assist guests in prioritizing their needs and forming realistic action plans
  • Maintain accurate guest records in our electronic database.  Ensure confidentiality when handling all aspects of guests’ information
  •  Maintain high level of knowledge about current guests
  •  Participate in weekly program meetings, as well as monthly staff meetings.
  •  Intervene in guest’s crises and emergencies in a dignified and respectful manner as needed
  •  Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Advocacy Manager
  •  Report directly to the Advocacy Manager

   

   

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field.
  • Minimum two years’ experience in counseling and/or advocacy.
  • Experience with crisis intervention regarding homelessness, mental health, and/or substance abuse
  • Understanding of and commitment to addressing issues affecting poor and homeless women
  • Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
  • Proven ability to work flexibly and creatively within a highly stressful and challenging environment

  To apply please email resume and cover letter with "Advocate" in the subject to cpaul@rosiesplace.org

  Rosie’s Place is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. Rosie’s Place strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities and homeless/formerly homeless people to apply.

Relief Staff Positions

Rosie’s Place is seeking individuals to work as relief staff on an as-needed basis. All relief staff persons receive $12 per hour. If hired, you will receive paid training to work in one or more of the following positions:

• Overnight Program Advocate 

  Objective: To provide a safe and supportive atmosphere for twenty Overnight Program guests.

  Key Responsibilities: Provide a safe and welcoming environment for guests; maintain guest confidentiality and observe professional boundaries; restock program supplies and complete housekeeping tasks; enter a complete account of each shift in a daily log; resolve all conflicts in a calm and respectful manner; and any other duties as assigned by the Overnight Manager.

  Qualifications: Minimum of two years direct service experience with people of diverse backgrounds; reliable, dependable, confident, quick-thinking, adaptable and able to cope with stress; and good written and verbal skills and basic computer skills.

• Front Desk Coordinator 

  Objective: To provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for guests and visitors entering Rosie’s Place and to act as an effective liaison for guests seeking to access services.

  Key Responsibilities: Greet guests and visitors at the main entrance; answer telephones; receive mail and packages; file and check mail for guests and take phone messages; copy, fax and use postage machine; make laundry appointments and hand out shower kits; act as an effective liaison for guests seeking all services, and monitor guest areas and resolve conflicts in a respectful manner.

  Qualifications: Good written and verbal skills; ability to handle multiple tasks at once; comfortable working with diverse groups of people; adaptable, energetic and able to cope with stress; one year direct service with diverse populations preferred, and high school diploma or equivalent.

• Dining Room Coordinator 

  Objective: To efficiently prepare and serve lunch and/or dinner for up to 150 women and children while at the same time maintaining a welcoming, safe and nurturing environment.

  Key Responsibilities: Prepare and serve entire meals for guests; perform cleanup duties; supervise the tasks of volunteers; maintain health department regulations; stock food and supplies, and maintain the safety and well being of guests and volunteers.

  Qualifications: One year experience in the food service industry; ability to lift up to 50lbs and ability to work in a multicultural setting with people of diverse backgrounds, traditions, customs and personalities.

• Outreach Van Worker 

  Objective: To provide outreach services to women living or working on the street in the Blue/Hill Dudley Square areas of Boston, via staffing of an Outreach Van.

  Key Responsibilities: Provide essential resources, including sanitary supplies, water, sandwiches, assistance with public transportation and access to telephone; provide encouragement and support to guests to connect with the broader Rosie’s Place community at 889 Harrison Avenue; ensure that van is in good condition and adequately stocked; communicate with police, city officials and other shelters as necessary; provide information and referrals; maintain a nightly log, and additional duties as required by the Outreach Van Program Manager.

  Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in meeting the needs of poor and homeless women, especially those suffering from major mental illness, addiction or who are sex workers; strong understanding of Boston’s resources for poor and homeless women; good writing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word; valid Massachusetts driver’s license and a clean driving record required, and ability to drive a 20 foot van required.

  Times: Weekdays, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

If interested in any of the above relief positions, please download the PDF application form, open in an Adobe reader, fill it out and email it to cpaul@rosiesplace.org. Make sure to put “Relief Staff Application” in the subject heading of your email. We will review your application and contact you if we believe you are a strong candidate for a position. No phone calls please.