Operations Support - Help Blessings Abound Expand!

Job Description

Help Blessings Abound expand without nights and Sundays!

Position Summary

The primary job of the Operations Support (herein OS) is to help the Supervisor pursue the mission of Blessings Abound: A Christian not-for-profit dedicated to helping those in need through the resale and redistribution of donated items.

This position needs to be confident, reliable, and able to multi-task effectively. The ability to function in a team environment is essential as Blessings Abound is run almost exclusively by volunteers. By nature, Blessings Abound has a lot of clutter. OS needs to be comfortable in an environment with a tremendous variety of inventory.

OS will work with the Supervisor as needed, including clothes processing, product placement, donation receipt, donation processing, donation pick-ups, and other duties as assigned.

OS is required to lift and move furniture in a safe manner.

Primary Accountabilities

• OS will be expected to maintain positive relations with shoppers, fellow staff, volunteers and donors. It is essential that Blessings Abound maintains a healthy culture.
• OS is the face of Blessings Abound for the customers and donors. Favorable relations are essential.
• You are a critical part of Blessings Abound and the OS needs to be timely, accurate and efficient. The ability to handle donations in a respectful manner at all times is essential.
• Participate in a highly functional team environment.

Primary Tasks & Duties

• Receive donations and pick-ups as needed
• Empty baskets and carts
• Assist with loading and unloading of trucks
• Assist with handling of bulk soft goods carts
• Contribute to overall donation area and store cleanliness
• Donation pick-up and delivery
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor or the GM
• Positive encouragement of staff and volunteers is essential to this position.
• Assist coordination of core base of volunteers, community service volunteers (i.e., school, court), one-time groups and other such programs.

Essential Functions

• Strong communication skills. Ability to deal with donors/shoppers and other team members from all walks.
• Respectful of all people, including donors, shoppers and volunteers. Energized by positive people interaction.
• Interest in working for a not-for-profit is helpful.
• Basic computer skills are helpful.
• Trustworthy to handle high-value collectibles.
• A goal orientation and competitive spirit are helpful.
• A high school diploma is required.
• Operate in a socially responsible manner, conducting themselves professionally and upholding the image of Blessings Abound and our mission.
• Reliable transportation.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.
• May be involved in customer issues and complaint resolution.
• Current store hours are 9am-6pm M-SAT. This position is expected to coordinate store coverage with Staff. Saturday availability may be required of this position.

Other Possible Duties*

• Cashier support as needed. This position might support our pool of staff/volunteer cashiers.
• Help bringing in small donations from cars.
• Walk sales floor and greet customers - discourages petty theft
• Walk around sales floor and pick up clothing on floor, items that have fallen off shelves/hangers (help keep sales floor in a clean safe order).

Position Requirements

• Ability to move furniture in a safe manner.
• Frequent standing and walking. The Operations Support position includes regular physical lifting and moving of items potentially more than 50 lbs.
• Ability to handle a variety of donated items and packages appropriately.
• High school diploma required.

Blessings Abound is a DBA for Partners: People in Progress, a 501c3. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Part-time is approximately 20-30 hours per week.

Job Type: Part-time and Full-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 4-8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16