Find More Than a Job — Find Your Calling

Join a team where your gifts,
your heart, and your faith change
lives every day.

At Shepherds College, work is more than what we do — it’s who we serve. Every role contributes to a greater mission: empowering students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and independence. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a Christ-centered community, you belong here.

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See the Impact for Yourself

Every day at Shepherds College is a story of growth, hope, and transformation — for our students and for our staff. Watch how your future team members help create lasting change, one student at a time.

Why Join Our Team?

When you work at Shepherds College, you do more than earn a paycheck — you build lives, shape futures, and experience growth yourself. Our staff are dedicated to creating an environment where students are celebrated, challenged, and equipped for life beyond our doors. In turn, you’ll find a community that supports your faith, values your contribution, and helps you thrive professionally and personally.

Quick Highlights

Purpose-driven work that changes lives

Every role at Shepherds College is deeply connected to our mission of empowering students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with dignity, purpose, and independence.

Supportive, faith-centered community

At Shepherds College, you’ll join a team that not only supports your professional goals but also encourages your spiritual walk and values your faith.

Competitive benefits and opportunities to grow

We offer benefits that care for your well-being and your future, along with ongoing opportunities for personal, professional, and spiritual development.

The Shepherds College® Key Behaviors

Built on Faith, Growth, and Service

We believe the most meaningful work happens in a culture shaped by shared values. At Shepherds College, our team is guided by these key behaviors.

Key Behaviors

  • Model Christ-likeness: Point others to Jesus through our actions and words
  • Be Creative: Practice strategic innovation
  • Pursue Excellence: Whatever it is, make it better
  • Maximize Strengths: Cultivate the value and potential of every individual
  • Promote Professionalism: Present the best you, always
  • Work Together: Collaborate to fulfill our mission
  • Embrace Accountability: Own the process and the outcome
  • Experience Gratitude: Recognize and affirm the good

    • Benefits That Support Your Whole Life

    We value the people who make our mission possible. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your health, financial security, and professional growth, in addition to a work environment rooted in Christian faith and purpose.

    • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • Employer-Funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
    • Free Teladoc Services
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    • 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
    • $1,000 Annual Retention Bonus
    • Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
    • Tuition Assistance Programs

    • 6+ Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Free Lunches
    • Free Temporary Housing (if relocating)

    • Professional Development Opportunities
    • Mentoring Opportunities

    Start Your Journey to Meaningful Work

    Discover your calling, make an impact, and grow in a community that shares your faith and values.

    Step 1: Explore Open Opportunities

    Find the role that matches your skills, passions, and calling. Our team is growing — and you might be the perfect fit.

    VIEW OPPORTUNITIES

    Step 2: Apply and Connect

    Submit your application and connect with our team. We’ll walk alongside you through the process and answer any questions you have.

    APPLY ONLINE

    Step 3: Start Making an Impact

    Once you join our team, you’ll begin the rewarding work of helping students with IDD reach their God-given potential — and you’ll grow along the way.

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    Find Your Place on Our Team

    Explore opportunities across departments that help us carry out our mission every day.

    Questions? Contact HR at HR@shepherdscollege.edu regarding Shepherds College employment opportunities.

    What Our Team Members Are Saying

    Take the next step toward a future filled with growth, community, and opportunity. We’d be honored to walk this journey with you.

    • At Shepherds College, I get to do more than just support students — I get to walk with them as they grow. It’s a joy to see their confidence bloom and know that even the small things I do can make a big impact.
      Gabby Kutschke
      Advisor
    • I love working at Shepherds College because creativity is encouraged and teamwork is celebrated. Every day brings new challenges, and every day, we tackle them together — always focused on building a better environment for our students.
      Katie McCoy
      Lead Advisor
    • At Shepherds College, my writing isn’t just words on a page — it’s a way to open doors for our students. Every grant we earn helps fuel opportunities for students to reach their God-given potential. It’s deeply rewarding work.
      Heather Willette
      Grant Writer, Shepherds Foundation, Inc.
    • Making systems better and transitions smoother may seem small, but here at Shepherds College, those things change lives. I love knowing that my behind-the-scenes work helps students, families, and staff thrive.
      Carrie Ziebell
      Campus Administrative Manager
    • At Shepherds College, everything I do is for the Lord first — and that changes everything. It’s a privilege to walk alongside students, pray with them, and encourage them when they face challenges. This is more than a job for me; it’s a ministry of hope, love, and transformation.
      Dominique Dinh
      Life Skills Coach
    • I love the energy and creativity that fills our kitchen every day. Working at Shepherds College gives me the chance to build relationships with students, support them as they grow, and have a whole lot of fun doing it. Watching them reach their potential — while making great food and sharing lots of laughter — is a blessing I don’t take for granted.
      Tony LaFranzo
      Food Service Manager/Commercial Kitchen Lead
    • What I appreciate most about Shepherds College is the genuine care and respect that defines this community. I’m honored to work with students who inspire me daily with their perseverance and kindness. Here, hard work and encouragement go hand-in-hand, and I’m grateful to be part of a team that truly values every person.
      Elijah Andrus
      Life Skills Coach/Educational Coach
    • At Shepherds College, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. Every day, I get the opportunity to encourage students, help them grow in their skills, and serve with a joyful heart. Being part of a place that values people the way Christ does has been one of the greatest blessings in my career.
      Jim Anderson
      Commercial Kitchen Production Assistant