Join the LUM Team! LUM is Hiring Now!
5th Quarter Summer Learning – Reading Specialist
| Part-time, Seasonal – Summer | $15 – 17.50 /hour | 10 weeks – May through August | Daytime Shift – No Weekends |
The reading specialist implements the pre/post testing for reading and literacy skills, plans and prepares supplemental lessons, monitors and tracks students progress, and provides hands-on supervision of children in the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Apply online HERE.
Receptionist / Administrative Assistant
| Part-time, Possible Full Time | $17.50/hour | 22.5 hours/week minimum | Daytime Shift | Paid Time Off |
As the welcoming face of LUM, the receptionist sets the tone for the LUM mission by ensuring a professional, inclusive environment for guests, clients, donors, and volunteers. This bilingual (English/Spanish) role demands exceptional hospitality, precision in multitasking, and a proactive approach to operational support, from managing inquiries and donations to coordinating office logistics and training volunteers. This is a part-time job (7:30 a.m. – Noon) with a possibility of up to full-time hours, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and availability. Apply online HERE.
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Development and Events Coordinator
| Full-time | $25.13/hour | 37.5 hours/week | Flexible Schedule | Paid Time Off | Professional Development Assistance |
The Development and Events coordinator partners with the LUM Development Director to elevate the LUM mission through fundraising, events, and community engagement. The coordinator will lead seasonal campaigns like Hunger Hike and Turkey Trot 5K Run, manage grant research/application processes, and drive donor outreach through mailings, digital communication, and events. The role ensures seamless event execution, volunteer coordination, and strategic alignment with LUM goals, while fostering donor relationships and tracking impact. Apply online HERE.
Non Discrimination
Lafayette Urban Ministry does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, political association or belief, or union affiliation or activity, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. LUM is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and guests.
Lafayette Urban Ministry is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations. LUM will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran’s status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, or parental status.
At Will Employment
Your employment with Lafayette Urban Ministry is on an “at-will” basis. This means your employment may be terminated at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause. Likewise, we respect your right to leave the Organization at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
LUM Programs happen at the LUM Ray Ewry Center and LUM Office, with trips to various locations. The job therefore requires the ability to move to multiple locations across various terrain many times every day, the ability to see and hear others, the ability to work in extreme weather conditions, the ability to carry objects up to 25 pounds (parcels, packages, supplies, and food), and must maintain a valid driver’s license and have the ability to drive a vehicle.
Lafayette Urban Ministry is an equal opportunity employer that complies with EEOC rules and regulations.
Lafayette Urban Ministry uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.