Transportation & Donations Manager

City Union Mission • Kansas City, MO

14d

About The Position

The Transportation & Donations Manager oversees and coordinates material donations and inventory operations. The role monitors stock levels, forecasts future needs, sources donations, and manages staff and vehicle resources so essential items reach the Mission’s guests. Responsibilities also include coordinating warehouse operations and transportation, managing donation pickups and deliveries, and overseeing daily transportation operations at 1700 E. 8th.

Requirements

• Be a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus Christ, evidenced by a personal testimony and the ability to clearly communicate the Gospel when opportunities arise.
• Possess sound Biblical character and refrain from an immoral lifestyle that could undermine or disrupt one’s testimony as a follower of Jesus Christ.
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized Protestant, evangelical church.
• Agree to and abide by the City Union Mission faith statement.
• Be genuinely committed to serving the poor and homeless, as expressed in the Mission’s statement.
• Be sober-minded and free from the influence of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, or substances that could cloud judgment or distract from a Christian-principled ministry.
• Be able to perform frequent heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Complete inventory audits and lead regular inventory meetings (Benchmarks).
• Handle key material donations and coordinate or assist warehouse operations and transportation with effective inventory management and key inventory needs.
• Administer and coordinate donation pickups, including coordinating transportation for pickups; frequent heavy lifting is required.
• Propose strategies to reduce or offset operating costs and improve procedures.
• Answer, coordinate, or reroute incoming calls, donations, and donors with material donations, and provide follow-up with appropriate parties when needed.
• Oversee and schedule the pickup and delivery of people and materials.
• Oversee daily operations of the 1700 E. 8th transportation employees.
• Oversee daily vehicle safety checks, fluid levels, and drivers’ daily logs for assigned transportation vehicles; report major fluid variations to the Fleet & Car Ministry Supervisor.

Benefits

• Health insurance premium covered at 95%.
• Dental and vision insurance at a discounted rate.
• Health Reimbursement Account for employees with other health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 403b retirement account match.
• FSA and HSA options.
• 11 paid holidays per year and over three weeks of PTO, with the opportunity to earn additional days off.
• Discount at City Thrift stores.
• Paid 30-minute lunch break; free breakfast, lunch, and dinner available at the Mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed