Donation Center Associate

Donation Center Associate

A Precious Child, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides children in need with opportunities and resources to empower them to achieve their full potential. A Precious Child envisions a future where every child grows up to be a secure, self-reliant, contributing member of their community.

In working towards helping A Precious Child meet its overall objective of providing services for children in need throughout Colorado, the Donation Center Associate will work directly with the Donation Center Assistant Manager to lead the support at our Donation Dock to manage the process of incoming donations. The Donation Center Associate will also aid in the Donation Center and Warehouse with inventory management and facilities management.

Hours: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, with some evenings and weekends

Reports To: Donation Center Assistant Manager

Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead support at the Donation Dock by assisting donors with dropping off in-kind donations, ensure process of receiving acceptable donations, and provide a positive and upbeat experience to all donors.
• Ensure the Donation Dock stays clean, organized and well maintained each day.
• Engage donors to become more involved with A Precious Child by promoting our programs and services, as well as opportunities to volunteer, host a drive, or make a monetary contribution.
• Ensure inventory in & out is correctly recorded.
• Responsible for supervision, engagement and training of Donation Center volunteers.
• Coordinate and train volunteers to assist with the needs of the day.
• Assist with the management of warehouse donations and logistics.
• Process, sort and organize in-kind donations.
• Assist with daily and periodic checklist for maintenance of the Donation Center (i.e. sweeping, wiping tabletops, returning supplies to appropriate holding place, etc.).
• Assist as needed with scheduled pick-ups, transporting, loading, and unloading of merchandise and donation bins from designated locations, including pick up and drop off of items for events.
• Establish and adhere to all driving safety protocols.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections in accordance with organization procedures. Document inspections and report the need for repairs to direct supervisor.
• Maintain an insurable driving record, reporting ALL traffic violations (both work & non-work related) to your direct supervisor.
• Fuel vehicles as assigned, record fueling data on receipts, make and submit copies.
• Aid Donation Center Team with inventory management and facilities management of A Precious Child sites and storage areas.
• Assist with snow and ice removal and other facility needs.
• Provide general program support, as needed.
• Adhere to organizational safety and OSHA standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Passion for A Precious Child’s mission and vision.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills; the ability to work effectively with donors, volunteers, and staff; displays mature judgment, superior diplomatic skills and highly developed listening.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Possess a current US driver’s license and clean DMV record.
• Strong volunteer management skills.
• Familiar with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Self-starter with great follow-up.
• Great organizational skills, self-motivated, flexible.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with other staff members, volunteers, donors, and clients.
• Minimum two years’ experience in driving large vehicles preferred.
• Ability to properly load merchandise into the trucks, securing loads, and conduct a pre-trip inspection of the vehicles.
• Ability to read and utilize Google maps on a cell phone.
• Ability to clean and maintain vehicles.
• Ability to recognize any unsafe condition of the vehicles and other problems related to the job and alert supervisor as soon as possible.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including occasional weekends.
• Lift between 30lbs to 50lbs at a time.

Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)
• Frequently (3-4 hours)
• Occasionally (1-2 hours)
• Never

LIFTING: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - CONTINUOUSLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs & over - FREQUENTLY

Moderate: 15-44 lbs - FREQUENTLY

Light: 14 lbs & under - FREQUENTLY

PUSHING/PULLING - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

Below Shoulder - CONTINUOUSLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - OCCASIONALLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - OCCASIONALLY

HEARING - FREQUENTLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - OCCASIONALLY

Visual, depth perception - FREQUENTLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - NEVER

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

Compensation: $19/hour including a competitive benefits package.

To Apply: Please email cover letter, resume, and salary requirements via Indeed.

For more information about A Precious Child visit APreciousChild.org

A Precious Child is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, sex, gender identity, race, color, veteran status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or any other legally protected category. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment, free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19