Logistics Center Specialist

THE RESCUE MISSION•Tacoma, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is seeking a Logistics Center Specialist to be a part of carrying out our mission of serving the community and neighbors who are currently unhoused. TRM is a faith-based nonprofit organization that supports all people - including clients, volunteers, community partners, and staff - to become their best. We provide emergency services such as shelter and meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness, and offer supportive housing and addiction recovery programs that promote self-sufficiency, sustainable transformation, and stability. We share our Christian faith within a loving and inclusive community. The organization has served the Pierce County communities for over 100 years, adapting to the changing needs of those who come for support. The Logistics Center Specialist supports TRM programs by assisting in the acquisition, distribution, and inventory of products, and processing product requests based on client needs.

Requirements

Attention to detail - consistent and methodical approach and ability to maintain accurate and transparent operational and programmatic structure.
Excellent oral and written communication - ability to read, write, and analyze reports, correspondence, data, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and answer questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work as part of a team; be self-directed as well as a collaborative team player; balances team and individual responsibilities.
Proficient in basic computer applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook).
Access to a vehicle for frequent travel throughout Pierce County and TRM locations.
Ability to operate TRM vans for the purposes of supporting the needs of the program.
Acceptable driving record and successful completion of TRM driving test.
Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Establishes and manages systems to support the resource needs of TRM programs and clients.
Develops and streamlines systems as needed (e.g. resource requisition and distribution, etc.).
Maintains appropriate inventory of most often used items for clients and programs.
Attends TRM and community events and meetings as requested.
Provides donation processing support (e.g. coordinates reception of donor specified gifts-in-kind and internal distribution of donations, solicits in-kind donations for TRM programs, etc.)
Maintains and organizes storeroom and in-kind donations (e.g., inventory management, organizes supplies, etc.) at the Donation Center.
Coordinates with programs and external partners to organize donation drives to meet program needs.
Maintains accurate database records of all TRM vehicles and maintenance schedules, and monitors completion of maintenance logs.
Monitors the activities of volunteers and donation center drives as needed.
Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.
Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment.