What are the responsibilities and job description for the Print Shop Assistant Director position at Open Door Ministries?
Overview of Open Door Ministries
Open Door Ministries exists to provide practical help and hope to people in urban Denver who are homeless or low-income. Our primary objective is to move people toward self-sufficiency by helping change the circumstances and life patterns that have held them captive to poverty and addictions. Through 18 distinct programs,we focus on tangible needs like food, shelter, access to education, and employment training, as well as intangible needs such as friendship, hope, and Christian spiritual guidance. To learn more about Open Door Ministries, please visit our website: odmdenver.org.
Title of Position
Street2Life Assistant Director
Supervisor: Director of Street2Life
Hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week
Annual Salary: $53,495/year - $76,081/year
Job purpose
The purpose of this position is to work in our transitional employment business and leadership program, Street2Life Print Shop. This position facilitates screen-printing, digital design, communication with clients via email, and serving as a role model for Christ-like attitudes, behaviors, and a strong work ethic for participants in our job training and leadership program.
Duties and responsibilities
● Assist the Director of Street2Life in daily screen-print production
○ Prep materials for printing, including printing film, burning screens, washing/cleaning screens, and setting screens on the press.
○ Assist in daily production, including: performing quality control checks on products, printing orders for clients, and ensuring each print meets our quality standards
○ Digital design work; Competent in Adobe Illustrator
○ Assist the Director of Street2Life with production flow
○ Ensure orders are produced in a timely manner, paying attention to the production schedule
○ Train and assist job training program participants in proper screen-printing methods
○ Order t-shirts and help maintain inventory
● Provide excellent, personable, timely customer service to clients
○ Create client invoices and estimates, using Zoho (cloud-based software)
○ Ensure timely follow-up with all clients via email
● Facilitate a discipleship environment in the Print Shop
○ Model Christ-like attitudes and behavior
○ Model a solid work ethic, patience, and the ability to learn from mistakes graciously
○ Build relationships with employees through conversations over the print press
○ Engage in weekly bible studies at the print shop
○ Pray with and for participants
○ Disciple in leadership opportunities when seen fit for participants
○ Help build resumes
○ Help participants when they graduate the Street2Life program in finding a new Job.
○ Conduct team building exercises and training
● Open Door Ministries responsibilities
○ ODM monthly staff meetings
○ Monthly staff trainings (required during first year of employment)
○ This position is required to attend Open Door Fellowship Church or Westside Church International 12 times within the first year of employment
○ Fundraising
Qualifications
● Familiar with Microsoft Office
● Competent in Adobe Illustrator/ Graphic Design
● Associate’s degree or higher education preferred
● Attention to detail and mechanical ability
● Problem-solving in stressful situations
● Excels at working with one’s hands
● Excellent written and oral communication skills
● Able to work independently with minimal supervision
● Some familiarity with the homeless community and addiction recovery
● Ability to learn new skills quickly
● No prior screen printing knowledge or experience required
Intangibles
● Lead in being a heartfelt team member of the Open Door Ministries staff
● Have a daily walk with Christ
● Show respect for the leadership and members of Open Door Fellowship
● Exhibit professionalism and integrity
● Commitment to excellence is one of the public faces of the ministry
● Values serving the homeless population and modeling a Christ-like life
● Servant heart--willing to go above and beyond the call of duty to serve others
● Positive attitude, able to learn from mistakes, patient with people
Work Environment and Physical Demands
● The work environment is mainly indoor, but driving to wholesaler warehouses is also a must
● This job involves sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking
● This job involves moving up to 50 pounds (up three flights of stairs)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $53,495.00 - $76,081.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $53,495 - $76,081