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.

• Major Gifts Officer

  Rosie’s Place is seeking a talented and driven Major Gifts Officer to build on the success of our fundraising efforts with individual donors.

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  JOB DESCRIPTION:

  Working closely with the Director of Development and Public Relations, the Major Gifts Officer will design a comprehensive strategy for identification and cultivation of prospects and donors. S/he will have exposure to our long-standing signature events and successful direct-mail campaigns in order to identify high priority relationships. The ideal candidate will be a natural relationship builder with strong communication skills and instincts for how to increase interest, engagement and excitement about a cause. This is a great opportunity for a rising development professional with the ambition for leadership, the ability to create innovative strategies and the desire to learn alongside an excellent team of peers.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Identify, cultivate and solicit donors capable of making 4-5+ figure major gifts in support of institutional priorities and future program expansion
  • Support Rosie’s Place 2 signature events, working with corporations, foundations and individuals to secure sponsorships while supporting event chairs in their cultivation efforts
  • Develop, manage and continually evaluate systems and processes related to donor stewardship
  • Develop and oversee the individual giving strategy by researching, identifying and cultivating existing and potential donors
  • Identify past and current donors from direct mail campaigns and events to cultivate for increased annual giving
  • Work with the newly formed Development Committee to expand Rosie’s Place’s networks and prospects
  • Serve as an external voice of Rosie’s Place while communicating dynamic stories and messaging through multiple channels aimed at diverse stakeholder groups
  • Play a leadership role in the ongoing innovation of our development practices by analyzing trends, seeking out cutting-edge strategies from the field and effectively utilizing data to inform our work
  • Serve as an active member of our community by connecting with our guests, working closely with our program teams and learning about the issues that shape our organizational strategies and impact

  ​QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in fundraising, direct solicitation and mobilizing networks
  • Exceptional relationship building instincts, strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population of donors, prospects, volunteers, staff and community members
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate the mission and philosophy of Rosie’s Place.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and work independently
  • Flexibility and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative and busy development office
  • Strong desire to be mentored and learn the craft of fundraising alongside a dedicated team
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and exposure to fundraising database platforms (Raiser’s Edge experience preferred)
  • Passion for the work of Rosie’s Place; understanding of the issues of poverty and its impact on women and families;  a core belief in the value of dignity, respect and kindness for our guest population

  ​HOW TO APPLY:​

  Please upload a resume and cover letter here, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, both in Word format, to Leemarie Mosca.

  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

  Rosie’s Place offers a competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and skills. 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.

• Self-Advocacy Organizer

  Rosie’s Place is seeking a full-time Self-Advocacy Organizer. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some evenings and a few weekends as needed for meeting with guests and community events.

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  JOB DESCRIPTION:

  The Self-Advocacy Organizer provides vital support to the ongoing development and reach of the burgeoning Self-Advocacy department. With one foot in advocacy and another in community organizing, the Self-Advocacy organizer serves as a direct link to guests at Rosie’s Place. The Organizer serves in capacities of community building, leadership development, goal setting and attainment, workshop creation and facilitation, outcomes processing and collaboration with the larger Rosie’s Place community.

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Build relationships with guests through focus groups, 1:1 relational meetings, and other activities to organize guests around the issues they care about and inspire opportunity for collective action.
  • Co-facilitate community meetings and workshops that empower guests through information, skills, and resources. 
  • Coordinate and create “Know Your Rights” and “Know Your Resources” materials and workshops to be shared with guests in programs and activities.
  • Assist in leadership development of guests through coordination of guest-led projects including the Rosie’s Place Garden. 
  • Prepare and distribute weekly Self-Advocacy emails while increasing the number of contacts receiving the weekly Self-Advocacy email. 
  • Coordinate weekly sitting room activities to engage guests who would not otherwise be involved in Self-Advocacy initiatives. 
  • Maintain and cultivate relationships with community partners. 
  • Foster continued development of internal collaborations to ensure that Self-Advocacy is an organization-wide approach and that activities and programming are sustainable. 
  • Assist with general office activities. 
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Self-Advocacy Manager.

  ​QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Willingness and ability to listen and learn from women experiencing homelessness and severe poverty. 
  • Willingness to balance a hands-off philosophy that encourages choice and agency with the recognition that guests in crisis need empowering accompaniment.  
  • At least 1-2 years experience in community organizing and/or 1-2 years of experience working with poor and homeless women in Boston.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural setting with people of diverse backgrounds, traditions, customs and personalities.
  • An understanding of privilege and overlapping layers of oppression as they exist for poor and homeless women in Boston and yourself. 
  • Commitment to furthering the work of social and economic justice organizations.
  • Excellent organizational, written and verbal skills.
  • Experience with using common office computer programs and web-based databases.
  • Ability to work independently and to work as part of a team. 
  • Ability to manage priorities and multi-task.
  • Good sense of humor is a must.
  • Bilingual in Spanish, Haitian Creole or Cape Verdean Creole.

  ​HOW TO APPLY:​

  Email cover letter and resume to: jadlerresumes@rosiesplace.org. Please write “Self-Advocacy Organizer” 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 Director

  Rosie’s Place is seeking a full-time Public Policy Director to oversee and manage all of Rosie’s Place’s social justice work and to ensure that all activities are consistent with Rosie's Place’s mission, philosophy and policies.

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  JOB DESCRIPTION:

  The Public Policy Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises a full-time Policy Assistant. They manage a multi-faceted legislative campaign, including creating and implementing a legislative strategy, coalition building and working with Rosie’s Place’s lobbying firm. They also build relationships with potential and current allies, including other Boston-area advocacy groups, Rosie’s Place volunteers, individual legislators and government officials. 

  Information about our past policy work:  www.rosiesplace.org/why_were_here/public_policy

  A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • Minimum three years experience in Public Policy, Organizing or Campaign work, with demonstrated experience in leading an initiative or effort.
  • Excellent communication skills. 
  • Substantive knowledge of poor people’s issues, such as housing, welfare rights, drug treatment, homelessness prevention and hunger.
  • Familiarity with Massachusetts legislative process and politics.

  The Public Policy Director is a member of the Rosie’s Place management team.  Salary range is $60 – 70,000 with generous benefits, including medical, vision and dental insurance; an organization-paid pension; life/long term disability/short term disability insurance; and tuition reimbursement.

  HOW TO APPLY:

  Send a resume with a cover letter to jadlerresumes@rosiesplace.org and put “Policy Director” in the subject line. No faxed or mailed copies please. 

  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 welcoming and supportive atmosphere for the 20 guests staying in the Overnight Program.

  Key Responsibilities: Provide a safe and welcoming environment for guests; resolve conflicts in a respectful manner; maintain guest confidentiality and observe professional boundaries; restock program supplies and complete housekeeping tasks; supervise volunteers, and enter a complete account of each shift in a daily log.

  Qualifications: Minimum of two years of direct service experience with people from diverse backgrounds; adaptable and able to cope with stress; good written and verbal skills, and high school diploma or equivalent.

• Food Pantry Assistant 

  Objective: Help run our busy food pantry, while at the same time creating a warm and welcoming experience. Our food pantry provides groceries to several thousand women each year.

  Key Responsibilities: Greeting guests and explaining the procedures of the pantry; using a computer database to check in guests and verify identity; helping guests with their food selections; stocking shelves and vegetable bins, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Food Pantry Manager.

  Qualifications: Physically able to stand and lift for several hours at a time; able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously; courteous, well organized and able to handle stress, and comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds.

• 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 jadlerresumes@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.