Full Time Retail Associate

Thank you for your interest in Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. We are seeking applicants who are qualified, who really love people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are role models and want to spread the good news (gospel).

The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry.  Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.  We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose.  As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord.

• As a member of staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and values; purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose.

• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, timely decisions.

• Ability to carry out a series of instructions without constant supervision.

• Ability to remain professional and courteous at all times

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs regularly

• Have a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and a desire to serve Him. 

• Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

• Exhibit spiritual maturity as defined by evangelical biblical standards and in accordance with the employee handbook.

• Have a heart of compassion and caring toward the homeless and hurting and a passion about ministering life transformation in an urban setting.

• Demonstrates a courteous and Christ-like manner with internal and external partners

• Highly ethical with the ability to make smart, rapid decisions; demonstrates excellent integrity.

• Flexible, cooperative spirit

• Possess and promote a drug, nicotine free lifestyle.

  Occasionally = 1%-33%; Frequently = 34%-66%; Continuously = 67%-100%

• Work will predominately require individual to stand.  

• Computer

• Register

• Pricing gun

• Phone

• Driving Mission vehicle

• Forklift

• KGM Vehicles

• Prefer retail and customer service experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Forklift Certification – Training available

• Valid Driver’s License preferred 

• Clean Driving Record