The Ecumenical Community Center of Cedar Rapids Iowa

Our Mission

Sharing Ministries of Humanitarian Care and Service
with the Surrounding Neighborhoods

We do this through

Helping Hands Ministry,

providing financial assistance and referrals for basic needs

Call 319-366-2651 for an Appointment

CompuPlace

providing specialized abilities-based computer learning services to people with disabilities

Call 319-362-4284 for an Appointment

and,

ECC Agency Housing

providing low cost office space rented to other non-profit agencies.

Call 319-366-2651 or 319-362-4284 to Inquire

Office Space Currently Available for Rent
will be listed on our Agency Housing page

Position Available
Chief Operating Officer

Duties

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will act as the primary executive of ECCF and will report directly to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. The primary responsibility of the COO will be development, including fund-raising and outreach. It is expected that the COO will seek grant opportunities and oversee preparation of grant applications, and engage in outreach with supporting churches, other area churches, businesses and other organizations that may be potential supporters, and any other potential funding source. The COO will act as the public spokesperson for ECCF and promote and publicize the missions and activities of ECCF. The COO will also oversee the activities of the Program Directors of Helping Hands Ministry and CompuPlace, and act as a liaison to tenants.

Qualifications

ECCF is interested in candidates who will bring enthusiasm and show initiative in performing the duties of the COO. A candidate will have or be committed to developing key relationships with area community business and church leaders. A four-year degree is a requirement. Prior nonprofit related experience is not required, but is beneficial. Retired persons who are looking for fulfillment in community development and ministries of humanitarian care and service are also encouraged to apply.

Contact

Interested candidates should send their statement of interest and qualifications to any of the following Executive Committee members:

Peter C. Riley, President & Executive Committee Member
319-363-4040
Ron Detweiler, Treasurer & Executive Committee Member
319-378-3370
Scott Olson, Founder & Executive Committee Member
James Kennedy, Executive Committee Member
David Jiruska, Executive Committee Member

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE ECCF

We are currently seeking volunteers to staff our reception desk. Duties include:

Greeting visitors & clients, answering calls to HHM & ECCF, & checking messages, returning phone calls, making referrals & distributing information about community resources, assembling & organizing files, entering client data, and a little light office cleaning.

Times we need your help the most are 2 - 4 PM Mondays through Thursdays, and Fridays anytime 10 AM - 4 PM.

We also need help for fundraisers such as serving at local restaurants on benefit nights, answering questions at our booth at Farmer’s Markets and other events.

CompuPlace needs special volunteers to help people with disabilities to learn a variety of skills through computer use. If you enjoy cheering on people as they learn, we’ll show you what you need to know about our computers. If you are more technically inclined, you could help with computers in the lab, or work with images, audio, & basic web coding to help make HTML-based learning games for our clients.

USE YOUR TALENTS & TIME TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS !

Would you be willing to add your mane & phone &/or email to our list of potential volunteers so that we can contact you when other specific projects or needs arise?

Please contact HHM - Jessica Stamper at 366-2651.

Please contact CompuPlace - Robin Brunner at 362-4284.

Or use Our E-Mail Contact Form

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