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.

• BPS Helpline Advocate (10 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

  The Rosie’s Place Helpline Advocate will provide advocacy to the women whose children attend one of the Boston Public Schools in collaboration with Rosie’s Place.

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  OBJECTIVE:

  The Rosie’s Place Helpline Advocate will provide advocacy to the women whose children attend one of the Boston Public Schools in collaboration with Rosie’s Place. The successful candidate will answer calls and online referrals to provide guests with a myriad of services including information and referrals to appropriate resources, consistent with Rosie’s Place mission, philosophy, and policies. Our goal is to ensure assistance with dignity, respect, and compassion within the community.

  HOURS: 

  Monday through Friday: 10AM – 6PM. Occasional evening work may be required.

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Respond to incoming advocacy calls that come through the on-site call center and online referral system in a timely manner.    
  • Provide advocacy support to guest either by telephone or electronically and assist with accessing services, resources and referrals for needs such as:  transportation, clothing, food pantries, DTA and other governmental offices, emergency shelter, housing and other community resources.
  • Attend meetings at Rosie’s Place and in the community to maintain an up-to-date understanding of community resources as well as current regulations and requirements for obtaining public benefits, housing and other services. Utilize these resources to provide every guest caller and referred guest with support and information.Must have the ability and the experience to work with guests with a history of domestic violence/trauma.
  • Log every call and online referral into our database and maintain accurate detailed records on guests. Ensure confidentiality when handling all aspects of guests’ information/documents.
  • Maintain a strong collaboration with school staff, community members, guests and partnering organizations.
  • Attend events and meetings hosted by the school to promote Rosie’s Place services.
  • Perform any additional duties as assigned by the Director of the School Collaborative and Senior Advocate.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual Strongly Preferred: Haitian Creole/English
  • Proven ability to work independently, creatively, flexibly and prioritize within a high demand environment and a team player
  • Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in Human Services or Related Field
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in advocacy and/or counseling as well as outreach and/or case management.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, traditions, customs and personalities.
  • Strong communication, listening, and organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
  • Understanding of and commitment to addressing issues affecting poor and homeless women.
  • Experience with crisis intervention regarding issues such as mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.

  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.

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Email resume and cover letter to: hr@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Helpline Advocate (10a-6p)” in the subject line of your email.

  Reports to: Director of the School Collaborative and Senior Advocate

  Position Salary: $40,000-$42,000

• Food Program Shift Coordinator - Weekends

  The Dining Room is the heart of Rosie’s Place where our guests are welcomed for a meal, companionship and support in a safe and nurturing environment. We are seeking a part-time Food Program Shift Coordinator to oversee our weekend breakfast and lunch service.

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  HOURS: Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
  
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise the running of breakfast shift serving up to 75-130 poor and homeless women, including room set up, breakfast preparation, breakfast service and clean-up
  • Prepare and serve entire meals with help of volunteer sponsoring groups
  • Supervise the task of the volunteers
  • Know and maintain health department regulations as they pertain to food handling, storing and sanitatio
  • Perform the clean up as set forth in the “Shift Completion Checklist”
  • Ensure the safety of our guests and volunteers
  • Intervene in guest’s crisis and emergencies in a dignified and respectful manner
  • Maintain inventory of breakfast supplies and re-stock as needed
  • Establish relationships with the sponsors
  • Continually seek overall improvements in the Food Program
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Food Program Manager
  • Supervise the lunch service, serving 75 – 150 poor and homeless women, including assisting with food preparation, supervision of volunteers and interns, assisting in clean-up as set forth in the “Shift Completion Checklist”
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Food Program manager

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 1 year experience in the food service industry, preferably with demonstrated cooking experience
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting with people from diverse backgrounds, traditions, customs and personalities
  • Commitment to social and economic justice and economic justice
  • Ability to work independently or as part of team

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Job is performed in a commercial kitchen
  • Day to day work includes cooking, serving, cleaning and stocking as well as interaction with staff, guests, and volunteers
  • Individuals must be physically able to safely lift 50lbs, reach, bend and stoop, as well as stand for long periods of time

  REPORTS TO: Food Program Manager

  SALARY:$15/hr
  
  Job Type: Part Time

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Email resume and cover letter to: hr@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Food Program Shift Coordinator-Weekend” 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.

   

• Major Gift Officer

  Rosie's Place seeks a Major Gift Officer to cultivate and steward relationships with Rosie's Place supporters.

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  Are you looking to apply your development skills at one of the most-highly regarded nonprofits in Boston? Is social justice and the advancement of women important to you? Then you may have a place at Rosie's Place, the first women’s shelter in the United States. What started out as a safe place for poor and homeless women to get a bed and a meal in Boston 44 years ago has grown into a multi-faceted community center serving 12,000 women a year.

  Opportunity: The Major Gift Officer will work closely with the Director of Fundraising and the Fundraising Team to cultivate and steward relationships with Rosie’s Place supporters. The role includes opportunities to fundraise through individual solicitation, special events, volunteer activities, and more. The Fundraising Team is a small, hard-working, collaborative that works together to achieve our annual fundraising goals. And because Rosie’s Place does not accept government funds, the work of the team is vital to the operation of all programs and administration. You can help us to communicate with our donors and bridge the distance between the act of philanthropy and its impact on our mission. And take a look at our generous benefits! If you want to make an impact in the lives of poor and homeless women, we want to invest in you. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity within our organization.

  Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

  Occasional evening and weekend work required as determined by Director.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ability to work collaboratively across the organization; develop a deep understanding of the mission, programs, and values of Rosie’s Place
  • Manage a portfolio of individual donors, prospects, and corporate donors.; work both independently as well as collaboratively with other team members
  • Identify, evaluate, and cultivate individuals capable of contributing gifts of at least $1,000 annually
  • Perform any additional duties, including gift processing and acknowledgement support as needed and assigned by the Director of Fundraising
  • Prepare meaningful and effective funding proposals, reports and customized collateral for individual donors, prospects and corporate donors
  • Schedule, manage and attend regular donor meetings
  • Manage all information relating to current major donors and prospects in Raiser’s Edge in a timely manner
  • Attend staff and committee meetings as required and represent Rosie’s Place at networking events
  • Reports directly to the Director of Fundraising.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 3-5 years of active solicitation and demonstrated success in major-gifts fundraising with a focus on prospect identification, relationship building, and solicitation
  • Highly motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced yet collaborative team-oriented environment
  • Demonstrated abilities in planning and/or execution of fundraising and donor cultivation special events
  • Proficient with Raiser’s Edge, MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Advanced knowledge of moves management
  • Demonstrated experience working with volunteers and program staff
  • Superior written and oral communication skills as well as excellent research skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and the willingness to meet unexpected requests
  • Self-motivated as well as the ability to make independent decisions
  • Strong commitment to the mission of Rosie’s Place and/or knowledge of issues relating to women’s poverty and homelessness

  Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000. 

  Compensation and Benefits 
  We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits including: 

  • Medical and Dental Insurance (Employee pays 10% of the premium for individual coverage or 20% of the premium for family coverage)
  • Employer paid Life, Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Three weeks paid Vacation per year, to start
  • Twelve paid Holidays per year
  • Twelve paid Sick Days per year
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with 4% Employer Match
  
  

  HOW TO APPLY: A resume and cover letter are required for consideration.  Please email to lmosca@rosiesplace.org and write “Major Gifts Officer” 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.

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• Food Prep/Cook

  The Dining Room is the heart of Rosie’s Place where our guests are welcomed for a meal, companionship, and support in a safe and nurturing environment. The Food Prep Worker prepares a variety of foods according to instructions, following approved procedures.

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  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Know and maintain the Health Department Regulations as they pertain to food handling, storage and sanitation
  • Read and follow the instructions on the daily preparation chart
  • Prepare meats, poultry, vegetables, fruits and other food products in advance of meal production
  • Make soup for the lunch meal, varying ingredients to supplement the meal entrée
  • Perform additional food service tasks under general supervision or instructions in a food service area as needed 
  • Produce wraps, sandwiches and salads
  • Wash and clean the equipment and the food preparation area after use
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work area, including the walk-in/refrigerators
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Two years experience working in the food prep service industry
  • Ability to work in a multicultural setting with people of diverse backgrounds, traditions, customs and personalities
  • Commitment to the work of social and economic justice organizations
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Be physically able to lift, reach, bend and stoop
  • Ability to safely lift bags and cases of up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Job is performed in a commercial kitchen
  • Day to day work includes cooking, serving, cleaning and stocking as well as interaction with staff, guests, and volunteers
  • Individuals must be physically able to safely lift 50lbs, reach, bend and stoop, as well as stand for long periods of time

  REPORTS TO:   Food Program Manager

  SALARY: $18-$20/hr

  HOW TO APPLY: Email both resume and cover letter to: hr@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Food Prep Worker” in the subject line of your email. Applicants without a cover letter may not be considered.

   

  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

   

• Women’s Education Center Teacher Coordinator

  Rosie's Place is seeking a Teacher Coordinator to develop and support all teacher related activities in the Women’s Education Center. Hours: 40 hours per week.

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  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Supervise all teachers and tutors, including trainings, placement, observation, evaluation and support. Ensure teacher compliance with all required reports and documents. Substitute teach as required.
  • Work closely with Volunteer Services to recruit teachers and tutors.
  • Develop best practices. Oversee curriculum creation and revision. Oversee assessment tool development and revision. Analyze data from assessments, midterms pre- and post-tests to accomplish these responsibilities. Organize on-going program and staff development activities.
  • Network with community allies within the Adult Education community.
  • Assist with quarterly reports and other related program documents.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by WEC Director.
  • Report directly to WEC Director.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • TESOL certification and second language proficiency strongly preferred.
  • Minimum one year experience teaching adults.
  • Experience supervising volunteers and/or Adult Education teachers.
  • Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and sensitivity to the issues that affect poor and homeless women.
  • Strong writing skills and basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
  • Highly organized, self motivated, patient, flexible, sense of humor.

  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 may require travel between facilities or community locations.

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Email cover letter and resume to hr@rosiesplace.org. Please write “WEC Teacher 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. 

   

• Public Policy Coordinator

  The Public Policy Coordinator will assist the Public Policy Director in the coordination of Rosie’s Place’s social justice work through legislative analysis, research, writing and advocacy, guest organizing and civic education, and administrative support.

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  KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

  • Legislative analysis, research, writing and advocacy:
  • Collaborate with Public Policy Director to set and implement Rosie’s Place’s policy priorities.
  • Assist with research, literature reviews, policy analysis and writing.
  • Participate in legislative advocacy, including:
    • Collecting stories and preparing testimony/comments on legislative and administrative proposals,
    • Attending hearings and legislative and coalition activities,
    • Creating and editing fact sheets, white papers, presentations, and other documents as needed.
    • Guest organizing and civic education
  • Coordinate public policy activities aimed to engage, educate, and mobilize Rosie’s Place guests around social and economic issues affecting their lives and nurture leaders.
  • Assist guests taking legislative actions.
  • Coordinate voter education and mobilization events at Rosie’s Place and at allied organizations including:
    • Organizing year-round voter registration, trainings, presentations, and events on issues related to social justice, voting, and public policy,
    • Drafting non-partisan voter guides, fliers, and other informational documents as needed,
    • Coordinating candidate and ballot question forums and Get-Out-the-Vote efforts.

  Administrative support:

  • Perform administrative tasks to ensure a smooth and well-functioning office including:
    • Following-up with guests and maintaining Salesforce database
    • Scheduling internal and external meeting
    • Assisting with other duties as needed

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • BA in a related field preferred. 1-2 years of related experience in policy, electoral or issue-based campaigns, organizing, and advocacy will be considered in lieu of a BA.
  • Strong writing and communication skills, including strong computer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and telephone skills.
  • Experience in Public Policy, Organizing or Campaign work strongly preferred.
  • Proven ability to work independently and prioritize work.
  • Understanding of and commitment to addressing issues affecting poor and homeless women.
  • Ability to relate to people of diverse backgrounds.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts legislative process and politics.
  • Ability to speak Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Mandarin strongly preferred.
  • Reports to the Public Policy Director.

   

  SALARY:

  $36,000-$42,000 and benefits, including health, vision and dental insurance, paid sick leave, paid holiday, and paid vacations.

   

  TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to hr@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Public Policy Coordinator” in the subject line of your email.

• Community Outreach Coordinator (Part-Time)

  The Community Outreach Coordinator will provide strategic support to Rosie’s Place satellite office and the Franklin Field community that is consistent with Rosie’s Place mission, philosophy and policies. Our goal is to assist guests with strengthening self-preservation, independence, empowerment and building community.

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  HOURS:

  20 hours/weekly (Mon-Friday flexible schedule)

   

  RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide administrative support to the Community Collaborative Office. Track classes, workshops and all events in Salesforce database including attendance and other pertinent information.
  • Research other agencies and community organizations that could provide support and beneficial information to the tenants/guests within the community. Maintain updated accurate information on corkboards within the community.
    • Examples include:
      • Cooking Matters
      • Fresh Truck
      • Financial Literacy
      • Cradles to Crayons
      • Mental Health Support
  • Ensure all resource lists such as the Franklin Field Welcome Packet, Weekly Franklin Field Newsletter, and Summer Programs/Activities Guide/Afterschool Programs for Children are updated and accurate.
  • Plan and organize an annual community health fair. Create a timeline for all workshops, groups, classes, events and activities.
  • Conduct outreach to the community by tabling, distributing flyers and door knocking.
  • Attend meetings at Rosie’s Place as well as community meetings to maintain an up-to-date understanding of community resources and to market/promote the Community Collaborative program at Franklin Field.
  • Build relationships within the community through focus groups, 1:1 relational meetings, and other activities. Organize guests the issues they care about and create opportunity for collective action.
  • Provide the community with monthly van runs to local food pantries and quarterly museum visits.
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Community Collaborative Manager.

   

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bilingual Required: Spanish/English
  • Minimum of 1-2 years experience in human services, community outreach, and community organizing.
  • Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds, traditions, customs and personalities.
  • Proven ability to work independently, creatively, flexibly and prioritize within a high demand environment and a team player.
  • Strong communication, computer proficiency and keen organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Salesforce).
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
  • Report directly to the Community Collaborative Manager.

   

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Job is performed in a general community/office environment
  • Day-to-day work includes paper and computer work as well as interaction with staff, guests and volunteers
  • The position requires travel between facilities and community locations
  • Occasional evening work-related events

   

  REPORTS TO: Community Collaborative Manager

  SALARY: $17 - $19/hour

  JOB TYPE: Part-Time

  HOW TO APPLY: Email resume and cover letter to: hr@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Community Outreach Coordinator @ FF” 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.

   

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:

• Relief Staff - 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.

• Relief Staff - 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.

• Relief Staff - 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.

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.