Careers
Promise Community Homes is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
For additional information about available positions, interested parties may contact careers@PromiseCommunityHomes.org with the JOB TITLE in the subject line.
Applications and resumes may be mailed to:
Promise Community Homes
Attn: Human Resources
1240 Dautel Lane
St. Louis, MO 63146
Open: Maintenance Technician
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Reports To: Director of Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly (Full Time)
Pay: $45,000 – $50,000
FOR IMMEDIATE HIRE
Promise Community Homes is happily celebrating 50 years of providing safe, affordable, and accessible homes throughout the St. Louis metro area for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently, PCH provides housing to nearly 300 residents in more than 80 neighborhood homes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions may be required.
- Performing routine corrective and preventative home maintenance
- Routine facility and pool maintenance as needed
- Basic plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs/troubleshooting
- Fulfilling work orders in a timely manner
- Identifying and communicating larger capitol needs to supervisor
- Maintain a clean environment and follow all safety measures
- Emergency, after-hours, on-call responsibilities every 4-5 weeks (extra compensation)
- Interact positively and professionally with other staff, agency partners, and residents
- Ability to prioritize tasks and function well in a high-paced environment
- All other duties as assigned
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Company vehicle provided.
For more information, contact Lisa or Sara at 314-567-1522.
Open: Grants Manager
Job Title: Grants Manager
Reports To: Director of Development
FLSA Status: Exempt (Full Time)
Pay: $50,000 – $65,000
Summary:
The Grant Manager plays an important role in the fiscal success and stability of the organization by securing funding through the timely submission of appropriate and strategic grant requests. Primary duties of the grant manager for Promise Community Homes include researching deadlines, drafting grant requests, and submitting reports. As a member of the development team, additional responsibilities include supporting all activities of the organization’s fundraising events, as well as direct appeal and end of year campaigns.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed may be required as directed by supervisory personnel.
- Research potential funding sources that support the organization’s priorities as identified by leadership.
- Write, and submit competitive proposals to public, private foundations, and corporations, and government (federal, state, and local) agencies as appropriate.
- Write and submit required grant reports to public, private foundations, and corporations, and government (federal, state, and local) agencies for grants awarded.
- Work with the director of development to identify mission supporting priorities.
- Maintain required registrations (i.e., Grants.gov, SAM.gov).
- As appropriate, contact potential foundation and corporate funders to gain understanding of giving priorities as these may support programs, services, organizational developments, capital, or other Promise Community Homes initiatives.
- Establish and expand relationships with grant funders and community partners, coordinating stewardship efforts, site visits, and program updates with the director of development or other development team members.
- Create, track, and complete a grant pipeline and deadline calendar for all grant deadlines including submissions and reporting.
- Work with finance staff to track fund disbursement and develop financial reporting as appropriate.
- Maintain grant-related reference resources including funder research files, grant application deadlines, grant reporting schedules, and other information, as needed.
- Maintain Promise Community Homes grant records for historical reference and ease in sharing.
- Attend and actively participate in meetings and training as required by Promise Community Homes to meet Federal, State, and Local certification requirements.
- Demonstrate knowledge of, and comply with, all Promise Community Homes policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to specific program areas.
- Manage the development database and ensure that data is up to date, consistent and accurate.
- Perform various other duties and functions as required or assigned within area of expertise or scope of the position.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university with a minimum of three years’ industry experience in fundraising or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum of three consistent years’ experience with grant writing and successful track record of securing funding.
- Prior experience managing donor database (Donor Perfect a plus).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required, Adobe Suite a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Qualified candidates should email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: GabrielleGL@PromiseCommunityHomes.org with Grant Manager in the subject line.
Open: Accounting Specialist
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Reports To: Director of Finance & HR
FLSA Status: Exempt (Full Time)
Pay: $20 – $25/hourly
Summary:
Perform duties related to accounting, including a combination of calculating, posting, and verifying financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Compile and sort documents, such as invoices and checks, substantiating business transactions, and total accounts. Providing efficient, reliable support to the accounting department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed may be required as directed by supervisory personnel.
- Manage accounts payable process by using documents to verify, record and process transactions
- Maintaining accurate and complete records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and information related to vendors and clients
- Assisting the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating financial reports, developing budgets, and assisting with audits and resolving discrepancies
- Partner with the Director of Finance to ensure Accounting Department functions are executed in a timely manner and in accordance with company guidelines
- Post accounts receivable payments and follow up with delinquencies
- Communicating with clients to discuss account statuses, charges, or discrepancies
- Speaking with vendors and suppliers to ensure charges are accurate and that payments are received in a timely manner
- Assist with general ledger account reconciliations, maintain credit card reconciliations
- Maintain procedures for the duties of the position
- Provide back up support for other accounting functions as required
Qualifications:
- Two years of education and/or experience in the accounting industry
- Understanding of accounting principles and strong math and research skills
- Basic computer skills with knowledge of bookkeeping
- Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Detail oriented, with the ability to analyze data accurately and efficiently
- Commitment to company mission, values, and goals
Qualified candidates should email resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to: JFouse@PromiseCommunityHomes.org with Accounting Specialist in the subject line.
Are you ready to join our team?
Promise Community Homes welcomes exceptional talent to help achieve our mission and increase our impact in the community!
All full-time staff is eligible to receive a competitive benefits package.
Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village Properties Inc, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Recent News

Grant from the J.A. Grifols Foundation supports accessible bathroom renovations in PCH home
In January 2022, Promise Community Homes requested a grant of $25,000 to support accessibility renovations for our annual initiative, the H.O.M.E.S. Program (Housing Optimizing Medical and Emotional Stability). With support from the J.A. Grifol’s Foundation, we planned to complete at

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Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village, announces their 50th year of providing affordable homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The beginning of 2023 is a remarkable time for Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village. This year marks the 50th year the organization has provided safe and affordable neighborhood homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In 1973,

Grant from the J.A. Grifols Foundation supports accessible bathroom renovations in PCH home
In January 2022, Promise Community Homes requested a grant of $25,000 to support accessibility renovations for our annual initiative, the H.O.M.E.S. Program (Housing Optimizing Medical and Emotional Stability). With support from the J.A. Grifol’s Foundation, we planned to complete at

Marcus Adrian becomes the new Board President for Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village
Starting January 1, 2023, Promise Community Homes has a new Board President, Marcus Adrian. Marcus is an Architect with St. Louis based Mackey Mitchell Architects, where he has spent 25 years designing schools, classrooms, and a dizzying range of learning

Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village, announces their 50th year of providing affordable homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The beginning of 2023 is a remarkable time for Promise Community Homes, formerly Rainbow Village. This year marks the 50th year the organization has provided safe and affordable neighborhood homes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). In 1973,

Promise Home in Ballwin Missouri named the John Allan Love House
Tuesday October 18th, 2022, Promise Community Homes board and staff honored the John Allan Love Charitable Foundation by naming a Promise Community Home in Ballwin, Missouri the “John Allan Love House.” For 27 years, the John Allan Love Foundation has