Community Services and Warehouse Specialist

The Salvation Army Southern California • Spokane, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Services and Warehouse Specialist works within a team to provide services and assist in daily operations of the Family Resource Center, including the food pantry, emergency services, life skills classes, and seasonal events. The incumbent follows the policies and procedures for the Family Resources Center under the direction of the Program Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge of/willing to learn Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Client Management systems
• Proficiency in typing, data entry, and organization
• Empathize with and advocate for a vulnerable population, maintain confidential personal information
• Willing to cross-train and fill-in as needed in other TSA programs
• Self-motivated and work with minimal supervision
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License
• Pass Criminal and Motor Vehicle Records check in compliance with The Salvation Army’s policy

Nice To Haves

• AA degree or higher with work experience
• Knowledge of social services and local resources

Responsibilities

• Overseeing/accepting all deliveries to the food pantry
• Donation pickups
• Accepting community donations and logging them properly
• Weighting and logging all donations and pickups appropriately
• Ensuring first in first out rule for rotating food in the warehouse and the freezer/cooler
• Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse and shopping area
• Tasking volunteers in accordance with warehouse needs
• Checking and documenting temperature logs for the freezer and cooler every day
• Checking rodent traps each day and recording on log
• Communicating with program manager about warehouse/food pantry operations, needs, and requests
• Maintaining ordering, accepting, and sourcing food, stocking shelves, and organizing areas
• Breaking down and restocking product from pallets
• Restocking shelves and walk-ins throughout the day
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment in the food pantry and the warehouse
• Interviewing applicants to determine eligibility for programs and agency resources
• Monitoring and recording food distributions to clients
• Following all TSA and Program specific policies and procedures
• Assisting with seasonal/special events
• Attending meetings and events as required by the Community Services Program Manager and TSA
• Regularly gathering and distributing resources for the Community Services Office and other programs
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Sick time
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance policy
• Voluntary supplemental life plans
• Voluntary short-term disability plans
• Voluntary long-term disability plans
• Employer-funded Money Purchase Pension Plan (Defined Contribution Plan)
• Employee-funded voluntary 403(b) option
• 40 hours of Paid Leave for qualifying parental leave events
• 12 days of Sick Leave annually
• Two weeks of Paid Vacation annually for non-exempt positions
• Four weeks of Paid Vacation annually for exempt positions
• 13 designated holidays + 1 floating holiday per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED