The Martinsburg Cold Weather Shelter
- The Martinsburg Cold Weather Shelter (MCWS) provides a safe and warm place for 20 adults to sleep during the coldest weeks of winter, running from December 5th to March 13th, 2027.
This low-barrier shelter rotates between downtown Martinsburg churches each week. For more information or how to get involved, please contact us. More details will be coming soon.
NOW HIRING
- Shelter Managers
REPORTS TO:
Martinsburg Cold Weather Shelter Project Director
EMPLOYMENT TERM:
December 5th- March 13th, plus 16 hours of training for all staff prior to Shelter opening
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A Shelter Manager will be on staff each night. The Shelter Managers, along with the Coordinator, will:
- manage shelter operations
- implement MCWS policies and procedures
- collect and organize guest data
- support and supervise guests
- Additional Duties As Assigned
The Cold Weather Shelter Managers will play key leadership roles in creating a safe, supportive, and well-coordinated shelter environment during winter. These positions ensure smooth nightly operations, uphold organizational standards, and strengthen relationships with community partners.
The Managers oversee data tracking and resource management, support guests with compassion and professionalism, and help sustain the shelter’s mission through volunteer coordination and occasional fundraising contributions. This role requires someone who is organized, collaborative, and committed to serving individuals experiencing homelessness with dignity and respect.
6 Positions Available
11 pm – 7 am, Monday through Friday
Total 41 hours weekly (including 1 staff meeting)
11 pm – 7 am, Saturday and Sunday
Total 17 hours weekly (including 1 staff meeting)
6:30 pm – 11 pm, two days per week (13.5 hours)
Total: 14.5 hours weekly (including 1 staff meeting)
6:30 pm – 11 pm, two days per week (13.5 hours)
Total: 14.5 hours weekly (including 1 staff meeting)
6:30 pm – 11 pm, one day per week (5.5 hours)
6:30 – 9 pm, three days per week (7.5 hours)
Total: 14 hours weekly (including 1 staff meeting)
6:30 – 9 pm, four days per week (10 hours)
Total: 11 hours weekly (including 1 staff meeting)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or closely related field required.
- Equivalent education and relevant professional experience may be considered in place of a specific degree.
- 1+ years of experience working with people experiencing homelessness is required. This position requires a working knowledge of substance use, serious mental illness, and other conditions and social problems faced by PEH.
- People with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel required within Martinsburg.
NOW HIRING
- Shelter Coordinator
REPORTS TO:
Martinsburg Cold Weather Shelter Project Director
EMPLOYMENT TERM:
December 5th- March 13th, plus 16 hours of training for all staff prior to Shelter opening
HOURLY PAY & SCHEDULE:
- $35/hour
- 6:30 – 11 pm, two days per week (11 hours)
- Saturday morning moving day 7 am- 10 am (3 hours)
- Remote coordination: 5 hours
- Staff Meeting: 1 hour
- Total: 19 hours weekly
The Cold Weather Shelter Coordinator will play a key leadership roles in creating a safe, supportive, and well-coordinated shelter environment during the winter season. This Coordinator will ensure smooth nightly operations, uphold organizational standards, and strengthen relationships with community partners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain and build community partnerships
- Coordinate shelter activities
- Purchase supplies and manage inventory
- Assist with fundraising or grant writing
- Be on call for emergent shelter needs
- Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise volunteers
- Additional Duties As Assigned
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, or a closely related field required.
- 1+ year of experience working with people experiencing homelessness is required. This position requires a working knowledge of substance use, serious mental illness, and other conditions and social problems faced by PEH.
- People with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels; speak in audible tones so that others may understand; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Travel required within Martinsburg.
