Part Time Dispatch Scheduler

Job Title: Dispatcher

Department: Donation Center Warehouse

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Employment Status: Part-Time

Job Summary:

Under supervision of the Warehouse Manager, this position provides administrative support for all Donation Center operations to help the Mission expand its development and fundraising efforts in order to meet the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of people to whom it ministers. The position serves as the communication and organizational headquarters for all pickup and intake of donations off campus.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Christian Character and Commitment: Must exemplify and model Christian behaviors and values and possess high levels of ethics, honesty and character. Must sign off in agreement of the Christian Mission’s Code of Christian Conduct.

Education/Experience: Must have a valid Alabama driver’s license or valid photo identification card and be insurable by the Christian Mission’s insurance carrier if driving is an essential function of the position. Must be able to pass a background clearance for the purposes of being able to gain access to all Warehouse facilities.

Basic computer skills are required for this position, which include aptitude in the use of the Internet, email, computers, spreadsheets, and databases. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Soft Competencies, Skills and Abilities:

· Demonstrates the Mission Statement and Core Values of the Mission in all job functions and day to day activities.

· Supports the organizational goals of the Mission.

· Always maintains a professional and positive attitude during day to day Mission activities. Strives to provide a positive cultural environment for co-workers, clients and customers.

· Practices stewardship by taking ownership of one’s duties and responsibilities and does not waste or destroy Mission assets and/or properties.

· Exemplifies teamwork and the ability to always work well with others. Must have the ability to form effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, other staff members, and the public.

· Exemplifies motivation to perform at his/her very best every day and puts forth an effort to motivate others to be at their very best.

· Demonstrates good communication and interpersonal skills and is able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, outside points of contacts, and other employees of the organization.

· Exemplifies safety mindfulness during all Mission related activities by always utilizing and/or wearing any and all required safety equipment, always looking for ways to improve organizational safety, and ways to avoid accidents and/or injuries.

· Demonstrates the ability to manage conflict in a constructive manner. Has the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

· Ability to read and comprehend general instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Has the ability to write general correspondence.

· Demonstrates commitment to co-workers, customers, clients and the Mission by maintaining regular job attendance and punctuality.

· Always exemplifies a neat, clean and professional appearance and hygiene.

· Demonstrates the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of Mission business affairs and operations.

· Demonstrates basic knowledge of computer operations and software.

· Demonstrates an ability to organize, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks at one time.

· A good team player that participates and supports the activities of the ministry.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

SCHEDULING

· Maintain a master calendar of all donation pickup dates, times, and assigned driver

Residential Local Pickup

· Receive incoming phone calls to the Mission for off campus residential donations and coordinate pick up

· Schedule and coordinate with off campus residential point of contact with an available pick up date and time of donation items

· Complete tax deductible receipts for residential point of contact via phone conversation

Out of Area Store Pickup (Salvaged/Recycling Items)

· Schedule and coordinate with 30 different thrift store points of contact, as needed, with an available pick up date and time of donated salvaged clothing for recycling purposes

RECORD KEEPING

· Maintain accurate and up to date weight tickets for salvaged clothing pickups for the purpose of the Mission paying for services

· Maintain Donation Center tax deductible slips for donations made to the Mission

· Keep and maintain up to date Emergency Preparedness Plan and Equipment for Donation Center

· Record and log documentation of denied pickup items with explanation to inform the Executive Director

· Maintain accurate records on outside trucks picking up salvaged bales from the Mission Warehouse to ensure proper charges by the Mission

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT

· Keep preventative maintenance records for trucks (i.e. oil changes, tires, etc.)

· Maintain and ensure the required annual inspection records for the Department of Transportation for all trucks

· Maintain accurate mileage records on all trucks

· Maintain accurate and required driver records annually and schedule yearly inspection and urine testing for the Department of Transportation

· Maintain accurate records for Fork Lift daily inspections and proper qualifications for all operators

· Keep and coordinate the release of keys to the Warehouse Tool Room

· Maintain up to date records for the 30 different thrift stores making salvaged clothing donations including quantity and frequency of donations

CUSTOMER SERVICE

· Serve as general welcoming presence for walk ups and drive ups making donations to the Mission

· Answer phone calls for incoming donation request for the Donation Center

· Submit office supply needs for the Warehouse, as needed, to Bargain Store Manager

· Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or other Mission management.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10 - $16