In-Kind Donations Inventory Coordinator

A Wider Circle • Silver Spring, MD

3d • $26 • Onsite

About The Position

A Wider Circle is looking for passionate, reliable individuals to help bring our mission to life. In this hands-on role, you'll be the welcoming face and strong support behind our work-receiving donations of furniture and household goods and ensuring they reach individuals and families living in poverty who come to our Center for Community Service. Experience the deep impact of serving those who need it most, and be part of a team that's changing lives every day. The Coordinator will support the in-kind donations program, specifically including the daily unloading of in-kind donations (furniture, clothing, small accessories) from the personal vehicles of donors as well as from trucks that have picked up donations from across the region. You will also be responsible for assessing the quality of those donated items as they come in and keeping the warehouse organized and ready for visitors. This role also involves making sure that donors and clients have a positive experience when visiting our facility. Lastly, you will go on truck routes to pick up donations in the region and deliver furniture items. Please note that availability to work on Saturdays is a requirement for this position.

Requirements

• Physical strength required to lift furniture items and transport them around the warehouse with hand trucks
• The ability to work carefully while moving furniture in confined spaces (trucks, stairways, donor's homes)
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Comprehension of safety policies and procedures.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• One year of work or volunteer experience
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working in direct service or customer service settings.
• Experience working with individuals and families living in poverty.
• Experience working in the transport, moving, or hauling industry.

Responsibilities

• Receive donations at our Center for Community Service, unload vehicles, and interact with donors and record donor demographic information.
• Sort and organize donations in the warehouse as well as assessing the quality of donations.
• Assist truck drivers as a "co-pilot," helping with navigation and backing up trucks
• Go into donors homes to safely and efficiently remove donations to bring back to the center
• Load client vehicles with furniture items with care and attention.
• Ability to work in different climate conditions.
• Direct donor and client vehicles in the parking lot to ensure smooth traffic flow

What This Job Offers

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