At Bible Center Church and The Oasis Project, we exist to love, serve, and uplift our community in
every season, making our piece of earth more like heaven.
Each role on this page reflects our commitment to meeting real needs
with compassion and hope. If your heart is stirred to make a difference and walk alongside a community that matters,
we invite you to explore our open positions and consider joining us in this meaningful work.
If you meet the minimum qualifications for a position listed below, and have interest in applying, please send a letter of interest and a current resume to careers@bcpgh.org OR fill out our Employment Application by clicking HERE.
Bible Center Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Title: Director of Development
Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Reports To: Executive Director, The Oasis Project
Hiring Range: $75K – $90K
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Paid Training and Development Opportunities, Mileage Reimbursement, and Employee Discount at Everyday Café
Position Summary
The Director of Development provides strategic leadership for the fundraising, grant development and administration, donor relations, capital campaign management, and resource development initiatives of Bible Center Church. This position is responsible for building and sustaining a diversified funding portfolio that advances the organization's mission, supports its programs, strengthens its financial sustainability, and expands its impact within the community.
The Director leads all phases of fundraising for Bible Center Church and The Oasis Project, from prospect research and grant writing to donor cultivation, stewardship, and reporting. Grant development is the heart of the role. You will work hand in hand with our Communications team to shape the stories we tell investors, with Finance to build sound grant budgets, and with program managers to identify funding needs and make sure the data is there to prove our results.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, accomplished relationship builder, strong writer, effective project manager, and mission-driven professional who understands how to connect an organization's story, community needs, program outcomes, and long-term vision to the priorities of prospective and existing funders.
Key Responsibilities
Grant Writing and Proposal Development
· Research and identify foundation, corporate, government, and faith-based funding opportunities that fit our mission and capacity, and maintain an active prospect pipeline.
· Write clear, compelling proposals, letters of inquiry, case statements, and budget narratives that connect community needs, program design, and measurable results.
· Manage every application from start to finish: internal timelines, reviews, approvals, attachments, and on-time submission.
· Keep a library of ready-to-use materials, including program descriptions, outcome data, financials, and leadership bios.
· Request feedback on declined proposals and use it to strengthen future submissions.
Partnering Across the Organization
· Program Managers: Work with program managers to identify funding needs and priorities, make sure proposals accurately reflect each program, and put data collection plans in place so outcomes are tracked from day one.
· Finance: Partner with the finance team to develop grant budgets, matching funds, and indirect cost assumptions, and to monitor spending, budget-to-actual reports, and reimbursement requests.
· Communications: Collaborate with Communications to decide what stories we need to tell prospective investors about the purpose and results of our work, and gather the stories, photos, testimonials, and impact data that bring proposals, appeals, and reports to life.
Grant Management, Compliance, and Reporting
· Maintain a central grants calendar and tracking system for all active, pending, and completed awards, including amounts, terms, deadlines, restrictions, and reporting requirements.
· Review award agreements and make sure program and finance staff understand what each grant requires.
· Prepare accurate, timely interim and final reports that show what was accomplished and what we learned.
· Raise compliance concerns, performance shortfalls, or delays with leadership early, and support audits and site visits.
· Plan for renewals and sustainability well before grants expire.
Donor Relations and Fundraising
· Develop and carry out an annual development plan with revenue goals across grants, individual and major gifts, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, events, and campaigns.
· Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and corporate partners alongside senior leadership.
· Lead annual giving, year-end appeals, giving days, and special campaigns, and support capital campaign planning as needed.
· Ensure every gift is acknowledged promptly and every donor stays connected to the impact of their giving.
· Serve as the primary contact for institutional funders: keep them informed, host site visits, and build partnerships that last beyond a single grant.
· Equip pastors, board members, and staff to share our story and take part in fundraising.
Systems and Reporting
· Maintain the donor database with accurate records of gifts, pledges, restrictions, and funder contacts.
· Provide regular reports to leadership on revenue, the grant pipeline, pending proposals, awards, and upcoming obligations.
· Uphold ethical fundraising practices, donor confidentiality, and donor intent.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
· Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, nonprofit management, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
· At least five years of progressive fundraising experience, with a proven record of writing and winning grants.
· Exceptional writing skills. You can turn program data and personal stories into clear, persuasive narratives for different audiences.
· Exceptional organizational skills. You manage many deadlines, budgets, and reporting schedules at once without anything slipping through the cracks.
· Experience building grant budgets with finance staff and managing post-award reporting and compliance.
· Proficiency with Bloomerang, Asana, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
· A relationship builder who connects easily with funders, pastors, program staff, and neighbors, and who can represent a faith-based organization authentically to both faith-based and secular funders.
Preferred
· Experience securing six-figure and government (federal, state, or county) grants.
· Master’s degree or CFRE certification.
· Experience with community development or faith-based organizations, and knowledge of the Pittsburgh philanthropic community.
How to Apply
Send a resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample (a grant proposal or excerpt you wrote) to careers@bcpgh.org.
Job Title: After-School Crew Leader
Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Director, The Maker’s Clubhouse
Rate: $16-$18 per hour
Benefits: Employee Discount at Everyday Café and Paid Training and Development Opportunities
Key Qualifications & Responsibilities:
· Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing high-quality out-of-school time programming.
· Possess the ability, desire, and passion to engage, mentor, and build meaningful relationships with school-aged youth.
· Demonstrate patience, enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive attitude when working with children.
· Have the ability to use positive behavior support and behavior modification techniques appropriately and consistently.
· Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
· Be dependable, responsible, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
· Have access to reliable transportation.
· Be able to obtain and maintain all required clearances and certifications, including:
o Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
o Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check
o FBI Fingerprint/Background Check
o National Sex Offender Registry Check
o Mandated Reporter Training Certification
The Maker’s Clubhouse Out of School Time Program operates throughout the school year and summer.
· 3:00p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
· Locations include Faison Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School
The After School Crew Leader works in an active educational and youth development environment. The position requires the ability to:
· Stand and walk for extended periods.
· Bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout program spaces.
· Participate in active games and recreational activities.
· Lift and/or carry items weighing up to 25 pounds at times.
· Maintain active supervision of children in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments.
Title: Farm Hand
Classification: Non-Manager, Part-Time Seasonal
Reports To: Farm Manager
Pay: $17/ hour and mileage reimbursement
Schedule: 25-30 hrs/week (includes Saturdays and some evenings)
Season: October - November 2026
Benefits: Discount at Everyday Café, Professional development support, Mileage reimbursement
Valid Driver's License and Reliable Transportation is required
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Farm Production & Maintenance (30%)
• Complete routine farm tasks: harvesting, transplanting, weeding, irrigation, pest management, bed cleanup, and cover cropping
• Support post-harvest handling and market prep
• Clean, maintain, and organize tools, harvest equipment, and the wash/pack area
• Assist with fall Farmers Markets, donations, and deliveries
Landcare & Infrastructure Support (30%)
• Assist with Bioshelter repairs, cleanout, and building projects
• Support landcare and upkeep of outdoor learning spaces, including the edible park, playground, and orchard
• Assist with repairs to farm structures, such as fencing, sheds, and irrigation lines
Learning & Collaboration (20%)
• Build skills in vegetable production, landcare, maintenance, and farm safety
• Take direction and seek clarification when unsure
• Practice receptiveness to feedback and constructive coaching
• Work productively alongside Farm Manager and farm crew, following through on assigned tasks and daily priorities
• Communicate proactively about task progress, challenges, and schedule needs
Community Engagement & Programs (10%)
• Assist with youth and community programs, workshops, and events
• Work alongside volunteers during farm workdays and ongoing volunteer activities
• Build positive relationships with teammates, community members, volunteers, and partners
• Represent Oasis Farm with professionalism and respect
Additional Responsibilities (10%)
• Participate in meetings and trainings
• Complete tasks and paperwork within deadlines
• Contribute as active member of Bible Center Church team
• Other duties based on experience and interest
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience & Skills (Required)
• Some experience (0-1+ year) with vegetable production, farm work, landcare, or similar physically demanding outdoor work
• Strong work ethic and reliability; follows directions and sees tasks through
• Flexibility to adapt to changing weather, tasks, and daily priorities
• Receptiveness to feedback and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Comfort building trust with and learning from diverse groups, including youth and volunteers in an active farm setting
• Availability on some Saturdays and evenings
• Personal vehicle
• Personal device for work communication
• Background clearances (Federal, State, Child Abuse)
Physical Demands: Walking, standing, bending, lifting/moving heavy items (50+ lbs), outdoor work in all weather conditions throughout the season.
Nice to Have…
• Interest in food systems, urban agriculture, gardening, or community-based food work
• Experience building positive, supportive relationships with youth, volunteers, and/ or community members
• Connection to or knowledge of Homewood community
• Familiarity with hand and power tools for basic repairs, maintenance, and projects
TO APPLY: Email resume and cover letter to: careers@bcpgh.org, with subject line: "Farm Hand - [Your Name]"
In your cover letter, please tell us about any outdoor work or farm experience you have, what draws you to this position, and what you hope to learn at Oasis Farm. We provide training and mentorship for the right candidate.
Applications without cover letters will NOT be considered.
