Clothing Room Assistant

Position Title: Clothing Room Assistant

Reports to: Clothing Room Manager

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Part-time, Non-Exempt

The Muncie Mission’s core focus is offering compassionate relief leading to life transformation through the good news of Jesus Christ. Our six core values are: Christ-centered, compassionate, welcoming, determined, accountable, and excellence. Muncie Mission Ministries considers every position one of ministry and is a vital and valued part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that all employees of Muncie Mission Ministries have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and subscribe to our Mission, Vision, and Core Values. Employees are encouraged to and expected to share the Gospel as opportunities arise.

PROGRAM STATEMENT: The New Life Center is to provide vocational training in a Biblically based environment. This program is designed to bring the discipline of “real life” experience through the development of good work-habits - as to time and relationships and the teaching of job skills. It gives a man purpose for living, provides a means for him to contribute something of himself into the program and to grow in leadership and responsibility. To give him the tools needed to become a productive citizen in the community.

Position Summary: The Clothing Room Assistant assists the Clothing Room Manager by preparing clothing, accessories and other items to be sent to Attic Window Thrift Stores.

Repsonisbilities and Essential Functions:

· Provide daily supervision, guidance and direction to the employees, residents, and volunteers in the clothing room under the direction of Clothing Room Manager.

· Orient and train new employees, volunteers and residents assigned to the clothing room under the direction of Clothing Room Manager.

· Assist the Clothing Room Manager by preparing clothing to be sent to Attic Window Thrift Stores by filling store requisitions.

· Responsible to help prepare donated clothing, shoes, purses, linens, and accessories for Attic Window Stores.

· Responsible for training in each area of the clothing room, I. E. sorting, boxing, tagging, putting items in cubby, and logging daily totals.

· Works closely with Clothing Room Manager efforts to keep the stores stocked with requisitioned merchandise. Must add items to requisition when stores call in additional items.

· Must be capable of operating clothing room area in absence of Clothing Room Manager.

· Must learn and maintain a thorough knowledge of clothing room…start to finish.

· Maintain clean work areas by cleaning at the end of your shift.

Necessary Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

· Must be able to lift/carry up to 25-50 pounds.

· Must be able to read small print and see stains on clothes. Must be able to smell bad clothes.

· Must be available to work different shifts or extra hours in absence of other personnel.

· Ability to exhibit good decision making skills within the assigned task.

· Use time clock properly and communicate to Clothing Room Manager when clock is not working or if a mistake is made clocking in or out.

· Call Clothing Room Manager in case of sickness or emergency.

· Must be able to work independently.

· Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

· Must be able to bend and twist.

· Must be able to climb stairs.

Required Education/Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent is required.

· Communicate effectively.

· Participate in a local church community.

Background Investigation and Drug Testing:

· After a “conditional offer of employment” is made, the individual must pass a background investigation.

· Muncie Mission Ministries may request the successful applicant to submit to and pass a drug and /or alcohol test. This drug and/or alcohol testing may occur any time after the applicant receives a conditional offer of employment. All employees must sign and adhere to MMM Drug and Alcohol policy and remain free from addiction to drugs and/or alcohol.

Hours:

Generally Monday through Saturday, hours arranged by Clothing Room Manager /Director of New Life Center and approved by President/CEO.

Clothing Room Assistant position is an hourly – at will position.

Disclaimer: Although MMM has attempted to describe this position accurately and thoroughly, MMM reserves the right to change the same, including changing, adding to or subtracting from the duties outlined, within the sole discretion of MMM, at any time, with or without advanced notice. This position description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.” The aforementioned job

requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person