Program Support Assistant

Job Title: Program Support Assistant

Department: Programs

Reports to: Bremerton Hub Coordinator

Status: Non-exempt, Part-time, 5 hours/week

Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Benefits/Salary: $20 - $23 per hour, PTO, paid Holidays.

About KIDVANTAGE:

For over 30 years, KidVantage has been helping kids reach their full potential tomorrow by meeting basic needs today. KidVantage works to reduce community, income and society inequities and increase well-being for children by providing essential items needed for safe, healthy, physical, cognitive and emotional development.

Job Summary:

The position requires a dedicated, high energy, self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills and a community-centric focus to work within the Programs Team.

The Program Support Assistant position includes inventory coordination, volunteer supervision, and accepting donations from a variety of donors. Excellent communication and customer service skills, the ability to adapt quickly in our lively environment, and a sense of humor are required.

This position is a fixed schedule: Wednesdays from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of the position.

Job Responsibilities:

Major Areas of Responsibilities

· Inventory Coordination: Tracking inventory levels weekly and alerting Hub Coordinator when appropriate; unloading pallets, shifting bags/boxes/bins of inventory as needed.

· Volunteer Supervision: Each working shift includes a Community Volunteer shift and Core Volunteers coming in to work. The Program Support Assistant should greet volunteers, give updates as necessary, and guide volunteers to tasks.

· Donations: The Program Support Assistant will welcome donors warmly, assist with unloading donations, and provide receipts.

· Customer Service: Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly demeanor necessary.

· Other Duties as Assigned: This is a general category of special job duties or assignments.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job the employee is in a typical warehouse and office environment, and is required to regularly walk, sit, talk or hear and stand. Occasional requirement to walk in inclement weather is part of general duties. Frequent use of computers and related equipment is required. Frequent lifting up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds. Vision requirements: close vision. Employee must be comfortable working with a wide diversity of people.

Qualifications/ Competencies

Education/Experience – High School Diploma and 2-3 years’ work experience in general office/warehouse management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in nonprofit or social service environment and volunteer management is preferred.

Language Ability – Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively with others. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, volunteers, and the general public.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Computer/Technical Skills – Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Other Competencies/Characteristics – The ability to be flexible, highly organized with a strong orientation to detail/quality work is required. Must maintain a highly professional demeanor and level of confidentiality. Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with others both internally and externally as well as work well with a variety of people and personalities. Superior attention to detail with strong follow-through. Ability to problem-solve and adapt quickly in our dynamic environment. Commitment to and enthusiasm for KidVantage’s mission and values.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• This is an on site job, no opportunity for remote work. Is that what you are looking for?
• This job is five hours a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Are you available to work those days?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23