Open Positions

Bridge of Hope is currently accepting applications for the following position: 

Lancaster Program Assistant (part-time): 20 hours per week; ideally Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:30 pm (with 30-minute lunch break).  This is an in-person position in the Lancaster office.    

How to Apply: 

Email a resume and cover letter/email to JessicaS@bridgeofhopeinc.org.   

All applicants must also complete the Supplemental Employment Form. Resumes will not be considered until the form is completed.   

Supplemental Employment Form

Job Description

Bridge of Hope is a faith-based nonprofit, committed to engaging Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through Neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love. Bridge of Hope works with Christian faith traditions across a broad spectrum of theology, traditions and practices, under the unifying value of following Jesus as our example in caring for those facing homelessness.  Bridge of Hope has 20 locations across 12 states, with our national office in Malvern PA and operating our two founding counties in Lancaster and Chester County, PA.  Our team of professionals are committed to our values of following Jesus, embracing the Church, choosing hope and practicing cultural humility.   

Bridge of Hope is seeking a Lancaster Program Assistant who will provide program assistance, specific to administrative support, including entering outcome data for families in database, responding to inquiries requesting for help from families facing homelessness, managing clearances and process for volunteers, coordinating all aspects of the office, project management and managing Neighboring Gathering launch and event details. This person will support both the Program Director and the Lancaster Executive Director, as well as collaborate with administrative staff in our National office.       

What a successful candidate will need: 

Experience and Qualifications: 

  1. Attention to detail for data entry in two databases 
  2. Ability to organize work and accomplish tasks proficiently  
  3. Working knowledge of databases and ability to learn new software quickly 
  4. Strong Microsoft Office skills  
  5. Ability to communicate clearly with good interpersonal skills 
  6. Three or more years of experience 
  7. Project Management experience or willing to learn 
  8. Able to facilitate a healthy, friendly atmosphere and sense of teamwork among all staff.  
  9. An understanding of and commitment to the vision of Bridge of Hope National:  engaging Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love. 

What we can offer you: 

You will be joining a strong, skilled team of professionals that work collaboratively to achieve our mission of engaging Christian faith communities in ending family homelessness through neighboring relationships that demonstrate Christ’s love.  We offer a supportive, balanced work environment and an opportunity to put your faith in action and empower churches across the country to live out the call to love our neighbor as ourselves.   

Reports to: 

Lancaster Executive Director