Careers
Be part of our why!
View our job postings and learn the benefits of joining the Mel Trotter Ministries team in Grand Rapids, MI.

Current Job Postings
Housing and Aftercare Advocate
Workforce Development Case Manager
Learn more about Thrift Store jobs here.
MTM Career Benefits
Mel Trotter offers a competitive benefits package consisting of many unique benefits not found elsewhere, along with the traditional benefits for full-time staff that includes insurance, time off, disability, and retirement.

Insurance and Robust PTO
Mel Trotter offers 9 paid holidays including Employee’s Birthday. Employees are offered medical, dental, and vision insurance and 4 weeks of PTO.
Dedicated Parking
Free parking available to all MTM Employees.
Employee Assistance Program
Our partnership with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services includes 5 free telehealth or face-to-face visits per life event for MTM employees and anyone living in the employee’s home. These 5 visits can be used for any number of health issues.
On-site Clinical Services
Chiropractic Clinic: available at no charge. Legal Services: consultation at no charge. Vision Clinic: available after 6 months of employment with co-pay.
Thrift Store discount
25% discount for all MTM employees on retail merchandise.
Staff Meal Program
Staff meals are complimentary. We encourage staff to share a meal with our guests because we believe a meal without a conversation is a wasted opportunity.
Community Discounts
As an MTM employee, you will receive premium discounts through many community partners including college tuition reimbursement, auto insurance, cell phone service, and more.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity
We believe God intentionally made a beautifully diverse world. Because of this, we want to be an open door and create an inclusive environment for anyone who is our guest or staff.
403b Retirement Plan
Employee Contribution with annually approved, dollar for dollar, company match. 100% vested.
Join Our Team
Become part of a team that ends hunger and provides hope.

Best and Brightest
We are proud to announce that once again Mel Trotter Ministries has been recognized as one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For!
This wouldn’t be possible without our incredibly faithful, hard-working staff.
Join our team and help us continue being a “best & brightest” company to work for in the nation!
Job openings at MTM Thrift
Employment opportunities at Mel Trotter Thrift Stores are always available for mission-minded individuals. Positions on our retail and processing teams are open across all Store locations.
Positions include:
- Head Cashier and Sales Associate
- Inventory Processors
- Truck Drivers and Movers
Contact us for Management and Assistant Management position availability.
