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.

40 hrs/wk
Monday-Friday, 9am- 5pm
Starting at $20/hr DOE

This position assists with finances, budget, payments, and billing to ensure that the YWCA is adequately financed for its current operating needs and long-term goals. This position will also be primarily responsible for analyzing programmatic needs, to build an efficient process to accept and bill Medicaid in conjunction with our current accounting practices and software platforms to expand our income base and further support community clinical needs for the future of the YWCA. Performance of duties reflects the YWCA value that all human beings will be treated with respect and dignity and approached with recognition of their individual importance.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists with the routine accounting functions, including accounts payable, cash receipts and payroll processing, petty cash fund maintenance, bank reconciliation, statutory tax filings, and fixed asset tracking while adhering to established standards.

· Helps prepare grant budgets and required periodic financial reports and cash requests to grantors.

· Assist with year-end audit requests and tasks.

· Execute accurate reporting, filing, and database management in multiple systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Natural proficiency with math.

· Knowledge of basic financial, tax, and accounting principles and financial planning software.

· Advanced knowledge of Medicaid billing and reimbursement procedures.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Proficiency with office productivity applications and aptitude for learning new systems.

· Must pass a background check designed to protect the interest of women and children served by the YWCA programs.

· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or similar field of study preferred or

· One to two years of experience in clerical accounting.

· Highschool Diploma or equivalent diploma required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of general and non-profit accounting and budgeting, including computerized accounting systems.

· Knowledge of grant administration procedures, including methods of cost allocation and government standards applying to non-profit fiscal operations.

· Extensive knowledge of grant administration procedures, including methods of cost allocation and

· Knowledge of computerized spreadsheet and word processing software.

· Familiarity with statistical and reporting procedures.

· Ability to operate a computerized non-profit accounting system, including routine transaction input, report generation and periodic maintenance.

· Ability to produce analytical work papers which summarize and define the most effective course of action in each situation.

· Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with grantors, vendors, creditors, and other outside entities involved with the financial operations of the agency.

· Ability to function effectively under deadlines and stressful conditions. Includes time management skills necessary to prioritize workload.

· Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff, agencies, and professionals in the community.

· Willingness to take responsibility for his/her part in communication breakdowns and to work toward resolution of resulting problems.

· Ability to successfully offer, accept and act on constructive criticism.

How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please send a resume, cover letter and references to tavina@ywcaofmissoula.org or by mail/ in person to 1800 S. 3rd St. W., Missoula, MT 59801, Trish Avina. 

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.

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.