If you’re passionate about our mission, we want you on our team! Join us as we work on the front lines tackling our community’s most pressing issues. Our staff is creative, collaborative, smart, dedicated and inspired as we seek to build a world where all people are safe, have access to the resources they need, and are empowered to pursue their dreams.
The benefits of working for YWCA Missoula include:
- generous paid time off and holidays
- employee wellness stipend
- employee assistance program
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- paid parental and sick leave
- life insurance
- retirement fund
- professional development training
*Available benefits vary depending on employment status
YWCA Missoula values a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about working with us but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and people with lived experience of houselessness or housing instability to apply.
Current Employment Opportunities
RACIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY DIRECTOR
Exempt, Full-time 40 hours per week
Starting at $67,000 annually, DOE
How does this position make an impact on the community? YWCA Missoula is a mighty force of approximately 80 staff, over 200 volunteers, as well as practicum and intern students. We depend on our Racial Justice and Equity Director to support this force to carry out the YWCA mission for women and families facing poverty, violence and discrimination. As the Racial Justice and Equity Director you will lead the organization’s internal and external racial justice and equity programs and initiatives. As a leader in change management, you will grow YWCA Missoula’s capacity to do action-based work that eliminates racism and creates a just and inclusive society. This includes ongoing internal education, as well as designing and leading racial equity-related projects and programs, implementing social justice content and frameworks into existing programmatic structures, and moving teams and individuals from theory to collective action through an intersectional lens.
The ideal candidate possesses:
- Deep working knowledge of systemic inequity and successful social change practices
- Strong and efficient workload management skills to include planning, organizing, prioritizing, and following through on a variety of tasks while maintaining professional composure.
- Ability to successfully offer, accept and act on constructive criticism.
- Considerable experience facilitating equity-centered conversations and designing inclusive learning environments for individuals and with large and small groups.
- Demonstrated deep commitment to racial equity and justice, and familiarity with racial equity and justice principles.
- Knowledge of grant administration procedures, including methods of cost allocation and government standards applying to non-profit fiscal operations.
- High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or other higher education preferred.
Some of what you’ll do in this role:
- Create and implement a Racial Justice and Equity Program Action Plan that guides YWCA Missoula’s internal and external equity work.
- Coordinate and facilitate YWCA Staff/Board of Directors/Volunteers BIPOC (Black, indigenous, and people of color) Affinity Groups.
- Research and support implementation of organizational best practices for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Implement development opportunities for the organization’s board, staff, and volunteers to advance racial equity and justice knowledge base.
- Assist with policy and program evaluations through an equity lens.
- Facilitate the Racial Justice Task Force and Re-Activate the Racial Justice Advisory Council, Community, Partnerships, and Outreach
- Provide leadership on community coalitions and committees to promote best practices and advance community and organizational goals, including the annual MLK Day Committee.
Minimum Requirements:
- Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and non-verbal skills, both with large groups and interpersonally.
- Willingness to travel in and out of state as needed.
- Must pass a background check designed to protect the interest of women and children served by the YWCA programs.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in social sciences, human services, criminal justice, or a related field; or equivalent experience preferred.
- Highschool Diploma or equivalent diploma required.
What else you should know: This position is full-time, 40 hours per week. The base wage for this position starts at $67,000 – higher annual salary would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. YWCA Missoula values a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about working with us but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time pay; health, dental, vision and life insurance available; retirement fund, reimbursed wellness expenses, employee discount and employee assistance program.
How to apply: To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to jeuell@ywcaofmissoula.org or tavina@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Jen Euell or Trisha Avina. Priority deadline for consideration is May 11, 2024.
We strongly encourage women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, and people with lived experience of houselessness or housing instability to apply. The YWCA Missoula is an equal-opportunity employer and are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.
RAPID REHOUSING CASE MANAGER (FULL TIME)
32 hours/ week
Starting at $20/ hr DOE
How does this position make an impact on the community?
We work with unhoused families to find and maintain safe, stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Services include short-term emergency shelter in the Missoula Family Housing Center, case management, assistance with basic resources, and funding for rental assistance.
The ideal candidate: Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:
- Helps foster a sense of personal strength and self-sufficiency in participants.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, practice anti-racist service delivery and advocacy for all individuals.
- Exhibits energy and enthusiasm for the work and the community.
- Provide culturally responsive, anti-oppressive services.
Position Specific Responsibilities:
- Works closely with Missoula’s Coordinated Entry system when receiving referrals to the Rapid Re-Housing program.
- Conducts intakes and assists in gathering documents for participants.
- Assists participants in applying to several housing resources and advocating consistently.
- Ability to schedule consistent case management meetings with each family and/or individual on the case load. Often connecting them with other community resources and YWCA services.
- Promotes a sense of safety and security among participants by providing empathetic and robust case management.
Some of what you’ll do in this position:
- Attends trainings to gain more knowledge and expertise in trauma-informed care and case management.
- Ensures that program guidelines and policies are being met by participants.
- Maintains and completes appropriate documents and case files for each participant.
- Maintains a caseload of approximately 10-15 participants.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 1 year case management experience (required)
- Highschool or equivalency diploma (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in human services field, or equivalent work experience in a non-profit human services field. (preferred but not required)
What else you should know:
This position is full-time, non-exempt (hourly), 32 hours per week. Schedule is Monday through Friday 9 to 5pm. The base wage for this position starts at $20 hourly – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday pay, sick leave, long term illness leaves, vacation leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement contributions, flexible reimbursement account, wellness reimbursement, employee discount and employee assistance program as well as leaves covered under state and federal guidelines and ADA accommodation assistance.
- How to apply: To be considered for these positions, please send a resume, cover letter to tavina@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Human Resources. Position closes once filled or by March 21, 2024, whichever is sooner.
All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal and history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.
SECRET SECONDS STORE CLERK (FULL TIME/ PART TIME)
Full- Time & Part- Time
15- 40 hrs/wk
Starting at $14.84/hr. DOE
How does this position make an impact on the community? For over 50 years, YWCA Missoula has been operating our two Secret Seconds Thrift Stores, where one-hundred percent of net proceeds support YWCA Missoula’s life-changing programs and services for local families in crisis. In addition to financial support, Secret Seconds stores provide YWCA participants with the opportunity to shop, using free vouchers, for the items they need to rebuild their lives.
The ideal candidate Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:
- Has a minimum 1 year experience in a retail setting, preferred.
- Can lift 20 pounds, minimum.
- Has the ability to use a cash register, apps, iPad, point-of-sale machines and multi-line telephone.
- Has the ability to maintain confidential information.
- Can work cooperatively and effectively with other employees and volunteers.
- Can communicate effectively with a variety of individuals, including peers, volunteers, supervisors, customers and participants.
- Has good work habits, particularly punctuality.
- High school diploma or HiSET diploma, preferred. Consideration for those under 18 will be on a case-by-case basis.
Some of what you’ll do in this position:
- Wait on customers, receive donations, and write receipts for donations.
- Sort, price and deploy merchandise on the floor.
- Stage items for sale thoughtfully and for greatest appeal.
- Project a positive image of YWCA Missoula by exhibiting friendliness toward and consideration of YWCA employees, volunteers, participants, customers and the general public.
- Use a cash register, point-of-sale machine, inventory app and telephone.
What else you should know: There are several positions available, both full- and part- time, 15- 40 hours per week, Tuesday – Saturday. The base wage for this position starts at $14.84 hourly – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, health, dental, vision, life insurance, FLEX accounts, parental leave, and employee assistance program.
How to apply: To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to echard@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: E’Lise Chard. Job opening closes August 21, 2023 or when position is filled, whichever comes first.
All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal and history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.
FAMILY HOUSING CENTER ADVOCATE (FULL TIME)
40 hrs/ week
Sunday-Wednesday 12 PM- 8 PM
Starting at $18/hr DOE
How does this position make an impact on the community?
We work with unhoused families to find and maintain safe, stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Services include short-term emergency shelter in the Missoula Family Housing Center, case management, assistance with basic resources, and funding for rental assistance.
The ideal candidate: Is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:
- Helps foster a sense of personal strength and self-sufficiency in participants.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, practice anti-racist service delivery and advocacy for all individuals.
- Exhibits energy and enthusiasm for the work and the community.
- Provide culturally responsive, anti-oppressive services.
Some of what you’ll do in this position:
- Provide trauma-informed and survivor-focused advocacy to residents in the Family Housing Center.
- Ensure that program guidelines and policies are being met by participants.
- Help foster a sense of personal strength and self-sufficiency in participants.
- Facilitate resolution with crisis that may arise during the shift.
- Exposure to difficult situations and emotionally taxing client circumstances, including physical aggression, may be encountered.
- Maintain excellent boundaries, a high degree of confidentiality and ethical behavior
- Orient new shelter residents into the program, ensuring they feel safe and settled
- Engage in person-centered care, and provide options, information, and choices that allow for stimulating change.
What else you should know:
This position is full-time, non-exempt (hourly), 40 hours per week. Schedule is Wednesday-Sunday 12 PM-8PM. The base wage for this position starts at $18 hourly – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday pay, sick leave, long term illness leaves, vacation leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement contributions, flexible reimbursement account, wellness reimbursement, employee discount and employee assistance program as well as leaves covered under state and federal guidelines and ADA accommodation assistance.
- How to apply: To be considered for these positions, please send a resume, cover letter to tavina@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Human Resources. Position closes once filled or by March 21, 2024, whichever is sooner.
All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal and history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.
YOUTH ADVOCATE (PART TIME)
20 hours/week
Starting at $18/hr DOE
How does this position make an impact on the community? The Youth Services program helps children who have experienced trauma, providing support they need through our after-school and summer programs and support groups.
The ideal candidate is passionate about the mission of the YWCA and:
- Has one year experience working with domestic violence and/or sexual assault preferred.
- Has a love for children and compassion for their welfare.
- Is dedicated to providing inclusive, trauma-informed, and anti-racist programming for youth.
- Has an understanding of domestic and sexual violence issues, particularly in relation to the effects on children.
- Has knowledge of group facilitation techniques and small group work with an emphasis on special needs children and children in crisis
- Has the ability to maintain confidential information.
- Has good work habits, including punctuality and ability to organize and manage time and information.
- Has consistent availability on weekends
- High school diploma or Equivalency Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Some of what you’ll do in this position:
- Nurture, guide, play with and mentor children in the shelter, groups and family services, kindly attending to their bodies, minds, and spirits.
- Provide appropriate activity and interaction for children in the shelter, groups and family services.
- Facilitate resolution with crisis that may arise during the shift.
- Work with mothers in the shelter to help them with parenting skills.
- Maintain written client files.
- Exposure to difficult situations and emotionally taxing client circumstances, including physical aggression may be encountered.
- Acts as a positive role model for children’s and parents.
What else you should know: This position is part-time, 20 hours per week. Schedule varies and will be discussed at interview. The base wage for this position starts at $18/ hour – higher wages would be based on experience calculated using YWCA Missoula’s wage matrix. Employee filling this role has access to benefits including holiday pay, sick leave, long term illness leave, vacation leave, health, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement contributions, flexible reimbursement account, wellness reimbursement, employee discount and employee assistance program.
How to apply: To be considered for these positions, please send a resume, cover letter and references to gweston@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Attn: Gage Weston. Position closes once filled or by May 1, 2024, whichever is sooner.
*All offers of employment at YWCA Missoula are contingent upon passing a background check designed to protect the interests of women, children and families served by our programs. For applicants with a criminal history, the nature and recency of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position will be considered.
Our Mission
YWCA Missoula is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
We believe that everyone has the right to a life free from violence and discrimination, with access to safe, decent housing and the resources to pursue their dreams. We are determined to create a community where all people, regardless of gender or race, have opportunities for growth, leadership and power.