Nonprofit jobs are a great match for people who have as much passion for good causes as they do skills and experience; they are a place where innovators, doers, problem-solvers, and team players thrive. Here are just a few excellent reasons to work for a nonprofit:

• The chance to have a positive impact. Nonprofit work can be immensely gratifying. Every role is essential, so no matter what your job description is, you can go to sleep each night knowing you’ve worked to make the world a better place. Because it’s so important for nonprofits to measure their successes, you’ll even be able to quantify the difference you make.

• Something for everyone. Generally speaking, there are two categories of nonprofit employees: those who perform mission-related services and those who enable service provision. For example, a field officer is the former, and a development manager is the latter. However, there are a wide variety of roles in both areas, making it likely that you can match your skill set with one of them.

• Variety and opportunities to gain multiple skill sets. Because it’s so important for each employee to contribute to organizational projects and events, you’ll always be learning new and valuable skills, and you’ll never feel limited in your role. Job descriptions at many nonprofits are relatively fluid, and it’s entirely possible to transition to a different department or role within the same organization.

• Student loan forgiveness eligibility. Nonprofit and not-for-profit employees at some organizations who have federal Direct Loans may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. You can learn more about how to qualify for student loan debt forgiveness here.

• Interesting coworkers. When you work at a nonprofit, you’ll meet coworkers who have taken intriguing non-linear life paths full of character-building adventures and unusual hobbies. Best of all, they’ll share your passion for a variety of good causes!

The Cristo Rey Community Center Is Hiring!

If you’d like to make a difference in your community and enjoy job satisfaction, consider applying for one of our open positions at Cristo Rey Community Center (CRCC). Employment opportunities at Cristo Rey vary widely and include medical, counseling, clerical, and other roles. Cristo Rey is an equal opportunity employer.

Cristo Rey Community Center is a non-profit basic-needs service center that provides access to food, medical care, and counseling programs to all our neighbors in need. Since 1968 we have been working to heal the sick, feed the hungry, protect and enrich children, engage and honor our elderly, and advocate for the most vulnerable in our community.

CRCC thrives on transparency and has a standing direct-line communication policy. Please contact us if you need to make an appointment for services.

It’s people like you that make Cristo Rey possible. Whether you enjoy giving your time, talent or treasures, you have something valuable to offer the Greater Lansing community. Please consider partnering with us in any of these ways today!

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