What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Associate position at Bloom?
CAREERS AT BLOOM OUR YOUTH INC
Fayetteville, GA, 30214
(770) 460-6652 |
https://bloomouryouth.org/
Job Title
Program Associate, The Bloom ClosetProvide generalized support in multiple areas of The Bloom Closet program: the Volunteer Donation Center, The Bloom Closet store and The Bloom Closet Express (BCX) store-on-wheels.
About Bloom Our Youth Inc
A nationally-recognized and accredited 501(c)3 non-profit located in Fayetteville, GA, Bloom connects the community to evidence-based, outcome-driven programs that support and strengthen the lives of vulnerable children and their families.
There are 11,000 innocent children in Georgia’s foster care system, removed from their homes through no fault of their own.
Separated from the only life they have known, they are scared, confused, and usually empty-handed.
But they are not alone because we are with them.
And we are transforming the path laid out before them.
Bloom is a refuge where foster children can find safe, nurturing foster families with the training and support to help them heal, and free resources like clothing, school supplies, and toys so they can focus on thriving.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Program Associate will provide generalized support in multiple areas of The Bloom Closet program: the Volunteer & Donation Center, The Bloom Closet store and The Bloom Closet Express (BCX) store-on-wheels. This individual will ensure that clothing donations are neatly organized, inventory is replenished and that Bloom’s processes and high standards are followed and communicated to volunteers. The Program Associate will also assist in preparations for Bloom Closet Express trips when needed and will accompany the Express team on trips.
- Provides hands-on assistance to the Volunteer & Donation Center Team when needed to sort, clean, stock, arrange and rotate merchandise.
- Engages with volunteers and donors in a friendly manner and communicates Bloom’s mission as needed.
- Assists in hanging and restocking new and donated items in the Closet.
- Leads individuals as wells as groups of volunteers in projects.
- Helps prepare for upcoming Express trips including sorting and inventorying BCX merchandise.
- When needed, will accompanies the Express Coordinator on BCX trips.
- Has working knowledge and understanding of POS inventory system.
- Assists Program Manager where needed with other special projects.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) requiring at least one Saturday per month. Will require an occasional weekday evening.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Retail clothing store experience a plus.
- Must be detail-oriented with outstanding organizational skills and enthusiasm for neatness.
- Strong work ethic, energetic, and reliable.
- Must be able to pass a variety of background checks, including but not limited to a criminal background check and child abuse registry check.
- Able to lift 50 pounds and work on feet throughout the day.
- Ability to drive Bloom Box Truck for pick-ups and deliveries.
- Must be extremely passionate about helping children, specifically children in foster care in the state of Georgia.