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At Shepherd’s Gate, we believe in restoring hope to women and children in crisis. For over 40 years, we’ve provided a Christ-centered refuge where women break free from addiction, domestic violence, and homelessness—and step into the life God intended for them.
This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support.
**Please contact Terri Dominguez at jobs@shepherdsgate.org if you are having any issues with our hiring site. **
About the position:
The Thrift Store Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the thrift store, including staff and volunteer supervision; customer care; financial oversight and cash-handling procedures; achieving sales goals and revenue targets; setting loss-prevention standards; team building; donation processing; and visual merchandising. Must be able to demonstrate Christian values and the heart of Jesus Christ in a Christian community environment.
Essential Job Duties: (not a complete job description list)
- Provide spiritual and Biblical guidance by encouraging, praying, and supporting the staff, customers, donors, and volunteers.
- Consistently communicates and works cohesively with staff, customers, donors, volunteers, and the public to foster a warm, courteous, and friendly professional atmosphere.
- Oversee and supervise all aspects of the thrift store and donation center.
- Monitor and supervise the quality of merchandise and store presentation.
- Increase the Shepherd’s Gate mission awareness in the store.
- Build collaborative relationships with local businesses and develop resources to receive used or discontinued items.
- Build and manage a solid social media presence.
- Perform financial duties (financial reports, cash handling procedures, etc.).
- Develop and maintain the budget in collaboration with the Director of Business and Finance.
- Perform various office and administrative tasks as needed.
- Oversee the training and duties of volunteers.
- Maintain thrift store policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Meet weekly with the supervisor for One-on-ones to discuss successes, challenges, and career goals.
Supervision of staff:
- Supervise the thrift store team. You may need to take calls to assist when needed.
- Manage staff schedules and leave requests to maintain full staff coverage.
- Cover shifts as needed.
- Hold monthly one-on-one meetings to mentor and evaluate team members’ success and challenges, inspire the team to achieve store productivity goals, etc.
- Conduct quarterly staff meetings to provide leadership, direction, and training through example and interpersonal skills.
- Participate in the hiring, training, performance reviews, corrective action, and termination processes as needed.
Requirements:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Have at least one year of retail and management experience.
- Teachable, flexible, and eager to grow
- Ability to work a varied schedule- Store hours M-F 8:30 am-6:30 pm & Sat 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
- Polite and professional behavior
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and clean driving record
- Applicants for this position must be able to provide a negative drug test result.
- Applicants will be subject to a background check
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
- Occasionally working in high-stress situations
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs and must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position
Competitive Benefits:
- Salary $30.00 -$32.00
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave
- Some overtime and occasional bonuses
- Mileage reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Account
- Legal Shield/ ID Theft
- RightNow Media Work Access
- Employee Discount at Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store
Disclaimer:
- As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, Shepherd’s Gate retains the right to change or assign other duties to the Residential Coordinator Livermore position.
- Even if your qualifications don’t exactly match our criteria, we welcome you to apply if you are interested and believe you could succeed in this position. We have found that people with diverse backgrounds and varied experiences in our workforce create a more rewarding, dynamic, and effective work life.
To Apply (click the link): https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7134278
**Please contact Terri Dominguez at jobs@shepherdsgate.org if you are having any issues with our hiring site. **
We’re looking for someone passionate, compassionate, and called to serve to join our team as a Residential Coordinator. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support.
What You’ll Do:
- Support, encourage, and pray with the women and children in the program.
- Demonstrate values and the heart of Jesus in a Christ-centered community.
- Ensure the home is safe, structured, and aligned with program guidelines.
- Help women stay on track with their goals, leading with grace and accountability.
- Drive residents to appointments (company vehicle provided).
- Foster healthy connections while maintaining strong personal boundaries.
- Provide spiritual and Biblical guidance to the women, children, staff, and volunteers.
Job Requirements
- Experience with domestic violence, addiction recovery, or homelessness services.
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to live out your faith in your work.
- You’re empathetic, adaptable, and able to lead with both kindness and accountability.
- You’re teachable, flexible, and eager to grow in your calling.
- Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and a clean driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and meet the physical demands of the role.
Why Shepherd’s Gate?
Make an Eternal Impact – Your work changes lives through faith, love, and restoration.
Professional Development – Expert instruction and mentorship from experienced staff as well as ongoing, comprehensive training.
Faith-Centered Culture – Work in a supportive Christian environment where your beliefs are valued.
Not only will you see lives transformed – your own life will be too.
“Working as a Residential Coordinator has been an indescribable blessing. Every day I’m inspired by the courage and resilience of our residents. It’s an honor to be a part of what God is doing here.”
– Current Residential Coordinator, Brentwood Campus
Competitive Benefits – Full-time employees receive:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave
- Some Overtime and Occasional Bonuses
- Flexible Spending Account
- Legal Shield/ ID Theft
- RightNow Media @ Work Access
- Employee Discount at Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store
Compensation: $20.00- $22.00 per hour
Disclaimer
As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, Shepherd’s Gate retains the right to change or assign other duties to the Residential Coordinator position.
Even if your qualifications don’t exactly match our criteria, we welcome you to apply if you are interested and believe you could succeed in this position. We have found that people with diverse backgrounds and varied experiences in our workforce create a more rewarding, dynamic, and effective work life.
Click the link to Apply: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7097875
**Please contact Terri Dominguez at jobs@shepherdsgate.org if you are having any issues with our hiring site. **
We’re looking for someone passionate, compassionate, and called to serve to join our team as a Residential Coordinator. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support.
Compensation:
Shepherd’s Gate is seeking a talented Residential Coordinator to join our Livermore team full-time. This position pays $20.00-$22.00 per hour.
Competitive Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave
- Some overtime and occasional bonuses
- Flexible Spending Account
- Legal Shield/ ID Theft
- RightNow Media Work Access
- Employee Discount at Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store
Job Description:
As a Residential Coordinator, you will support, encourage, and pray with the women and children in the program. You will demonstrate values and the heart of Jesus in a Christ-centered community. You will ensure the home is safe, structured, and aligned with program guidelines. You will help the women stay on track with their goals, leading with grace and accountability. You will foster healthy connections while maintaining strong personal and professional boundaries. This position will work primarily with the single women in the program.
Essential Job Duties:
The ideal candidate is capable, motivated, and willing to learn and grow as the position evolves. As a Residential Coordinator in Livermore, you must be able to:
- Provide spiritual and Biblical guidance by encouraging and praying with women, children, staff, and volunteers
- Ability to supervise and hold the residents accountable for their program goals and assigned tasks
- Ability to appropriately accept feedback through the supervision process, thus displaying the willingness to learn, grow, and improve
- Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures, documentation, and schedules established by their supervisor
- Responsible for attending scheduled meetings and training as required
- Drive residents to appointments (company vehicle provided)
- Ability to support the ministry’s culture, growth, and success through communication, accountability, and positivity
- Adherence to Mandated Reporter policy and procedures
- This position will work primarily with the single women in the program.
Please note that this list is not comprehensive and does not cover all activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Requirements:
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ
- Teachable, flexible, and eager to grow
- Able to work a varied schedule
- Polite and professional behavior
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and clean driving record
- Applicants for this position must be able to provide a negative drug test result.
- Applicants will be subject to a background check
Physical and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job
- Occasionally working in high-stress situations
- Ability to lift up to 30lbs and must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position
- Occasionally working in emergency situations
- Occasionally working alone
- Available Evenings and weekends, working a varied schedule
- Able to ascend and descend stairs
Disclaimer:
As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, Shepherd’s Gate retains the right to change or assign other duties to the Residential Coordinator.
Even if your qualifications don’t exactly match our criteria, we welcome you to apply if you are interested and believe you could succeed in this position. We have found that people with diverse backgrounds and varied experiences in our workforce create a more rewarding, dynamic, and effective work life.
Click the link to Apply: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7188567
**Please contact Terri Dominguez at jobs@shepherdsgate.org if you are having any issues with our hiring site. **
We’re looking for someone passionate, compassionate, and called to serve to join our team as a Residential Coordinator. This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to walk alongside women on their journey to healing, providing structure, encouragement, and unwavering support.
What You’ll Do:
- Support, encourage, and pray with the women and children in the program.
- Demonstrate values and the heart of Jesus in a Christ-centered community.
- Ensure the home is safe, structured, and aligned with program guidelines.
- Help women stay on track with their goals, leading with grace and accountability.
- Drive residents to appointments (company vehicle provided).
- Foster healthy connections while maintaining strong personal boundaries.
- Provide spiritual and Biblical guidance to the women, children, staff, and volunteers.
Job Requirements
- Experience with domestic violence, addiction recovery, or homelessness services.
- A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a desire to live out your faith in your work.
- You’re empathetic, adaptable, and able to lead with both kindness and accountability.
- You’re teachable, flexible, and eager to grow in your calling.
- Valid driver’s license (3+ years) and a clean driving record.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and meet the physical demands of the role.
Why Shepherd’s Gate?
Make an Eternal Impact – Your work changes lives through faith, love, and restoration.
Professional Development – Expert instruction and mentorship from experienced staff as well as ongoing, comprehensive training.
Faith-Centered Culture – Work in a supportive Christian environment where your beliefs are valued.
Not only will you see lives transformed – your own life will be too.
“Working as a Residential Coordinator has been an indescribable blessing. Every day I’m inspired by the courage and resilience of our residents. It’s an honor to be a part of what God is doing here.”
– Current Residential Coordinator, Brentwood Campus
Competitive Benefits – Full-time employees receive:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Sick Leave
- Some Overtime and Occasional Bonuses
- Flexible Spending Account
- Legal Shield/ ID Theft
- RightNow Media @ Work Access
- Employee Discount at Shepherd’s Gate Thrift Store
Compensation: $20.00- $22.00 per hour
Disclaimer
As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, Shepherd’s Gate retains the right to change or assign other duties to the Residential Coordinator position.
Even if your qualifications don’t exactly match our criteria, we welcome you to apply if you are interested and believe you could succeed in this position. We have found that people with diverse backgrounds and varied experiences in our workforce create a more rewarding, dynamic, and effective work life.
Click the link to Apply: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7181762
**Please contact Terri Dominguez at jobs@shepherdsgate.org if you are having any issues with our hiring site. **








