Distribution Center Summer Intern

Milwaukee Rescue Mission•Milwaukee, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is offering two CTA students 6-week paid internships in their Distribution Center and Clothing Rooms this summer. These paid internships are available only for current CTA 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school students (including May graduates). Distribution Center and Clothing Room interns will assist with the intake, processing and distribution of “in-kind” donations. Interns may also assist with certain aspects of daily operations of the Men’s and/or Women’s Clothing Rooms. There is physical labor involved in this role, including lifting, loading, unloading and climbing ladders to stock shelves.

Requirements

Current CTA 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade high school student (or graduated in May)
Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0
Good school behavior record
Able and willing to take and follow directions from Distribution Center staff member
Developing organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
Developing collaboration and communication skills
Detail-orientated
Culturally competent and relational, displaying suitable interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with others
Accepting of supervisor direction, correction and feedback
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude and readiness to be a team player
Reliable in work attendance and being on time daily
Must be able to handle physical workload – ability to stand for long periods of time, walking, stair & ladder climbing, kneeling, squatting, crouching, reaching, handling and gripping without difficulty, repetitive movement of both hands and arms, as well as frequent lifting or moving items with a maximum weight of 55lbs a short distance (ex: floor to shelf or cart), and pushing or pulling heavier items with the use of a cart or dolly.
Continue developing a genuine concern for the salvation and spiritual welfare for all those encountered through the ministry of MRM, seeking to model and share the hope of the gospel within the established responsibilities of this position.
A workplace demeanor consistent with a Christian church environment: civil, respectful, polite, and responsive
Regular attender of an evangelical church whose theology is in alignment with our Statement of Faith and Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be in agreement with and subscribe to the MRM Statement of Faith and the MRM Statement of Biblical Convictions
Be a committed follower of the Lord Jesus Christ, which is evident in personal testimony and Christian conduct
Pass a pre-employment background check and drug test

Responsibilities

Collect, sort and process donated goods at a responsible pace
Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment
Accept, sort, transport inventory and recycle “in-kind” donations. (clothing, household, hygiene and seasonal supplies)
Greet and thank donors in a friendly, appreciative, and professional manner while graciously accepting their donations and providing a receipt
Courteously assist the donor in the removal of donated items from their vehicle
Perform all other duties as assigned