Employment Opportunities

Help Shape the Future of Homeless Services in Central Iowa

As Joppa continues to grow and prepares to open Joppa Village, we’re seeking two exceptional leaders to help shape the future of our ministry.

We believe lasting change happens through people who combine operational excellence with compassionate accountability. If you feel called to serve in ministry or a mission-driven nonprofit and want your work to have lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

1) Homeless Services Manager (Full-Time)

Help lead one of Iowa’s most comprehensive homeless services ministries.

This position provides leadership for Joppa’s continuum of homeless services, including Outreach, Aftercare, Circle of Friends, the Homeless Resource Center, Client Advocacy and other programs.

We’re seeking an experienced leader who develops people, strengthens systems, builds partnerships and balances compassion with accountability. As Joppa continues to grow, this role offers significant opportunity for expanded leadership responsibility.

Ideal background includes:

A passion for helping people move from homelessness to stability and belonging.

→ Read the full Job Description

2) Joppa Village Manager (Full-Time)

Leadership experience in nonprofit, ministry, human services or community organizations

Experience leading teams and developing people

Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving abilities

Lead one of Iowa’s most innovative permanent supportive housing communities.

The Joppa Village Manager provides day-to-day leadership for Joppa Village, stewarding its operations, safety, appearance, maintenance, partnerships and community life. Success is measured not simply by well-managed property, but by helping formerly homeless Neighbors remain successfully housed and flourish.

We’re looking for a relational, organized and operationally strong leader who combines accountability with compassion and believes beautiful, well-managed communities communicate dignity.

Ideal background includes:

• Property management, hospitality, facilities management, nonprofit housing or operational leadership
• Experience supervising vendors, contractors or operations
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
• A heart for serving people with dignity and respect

→ Read the full Job Description

3) Executive Assistant (Part-time, possibly full time)

This role manages communications, schedules and administers workflows. Requires exceptional judgment, discretion and relational intelligence, as it often serves as a first point of contact for staff, board members, donors, partners and community leaders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years of prior experience as executive assistant or senior administrative assistant
• Experience supporting senior leadership in a nonprofit, ministry or entrepreneurial organization strongly preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong grammar and punctuation
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong relational intelligence and customer-service mindset
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and changing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Teams and calendar management tools
• Familiarity with CRM systems, AI tools and MacOS preferred

→ Read the full Job Description

4) Thriftmart Pricing Specialist – Clothing (Part-time)

Help turn donated clothing into life-changing impact

Every item donated to Thriftmart helps support Joppa’s mission of helping people survive, find housing and rebuild their lives. Behind every successful thrift store is a team that understands how to price merchandise accurately, efficiently and competitively.

We’re looking for an experienced clothing pricing specialist who can work independently, maintain a fast pace and consistently make sound pricing decisions. This is not an entry-level retail position. Prior thrift-store pricing experience is strongly preferred, and candidates should already possess excellent knowledge of clothing brands, quality and resale value.

If you enjoy working efficiently, have a sharp eye for value and take pride in producing high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Ideal background includes:

• Previous thrift store clothing pricing experience strongly preferred
• Excellent knowledge of clothing brands, quality and resale value
• Ability to accurately price hundreds of items per shift while maintaining quality and consistency
• Self-motivated, dependable and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Ability to thrive in a physically active, fast-paced environment

Physical requirements include:

• Standing and walking throughout the shift
• Frequent bending, reaching, sorting and hanging merchandise
• Lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds regularly

→ Read the full Job Description

Join Our Mission

If one of these opportunities feels like the right fit—or if someone comes to mind who would thrive in one of these roles—we would love to hear from you. Some of Joppa’s best leaders have come through trusted relationships and personal recommendations.

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To learn more or express interest, please contact:

Joppa-related inquiries
Brandy Waters
Brandy.Waters@Joppa.org

Thriftmart-related inquiries
Jacki Stevens
Jacki.Stevens@Thriftmart.com