Donations Aide

SOME So Others Might Eat provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives improve lives and help to transform the lives of individuals and families their communities and the systems and structures that affect them We meet immediate needs with food clothing and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope dignity and greater independence Compensation We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture mission and core values The hourly rate for this position is 1795 to 1900 per hour The Donations Aide receives sorts stores and distributes non monetary donations on a daily basis Location This position is located at our main campus on O Street in NW Washington DC Schedule Tuesday Saturday 630 am 230 pm 40 hours per week Required HS Diploma or GED; 1 3 yrs experience working with the homeless or mentally ill Preferred LicenseCertification Drivers license CPRFirst Aid Expected Contributions Non Monetary Donations Coordination Receive donations and provide donation receiptsAnswer donor questions and explain SOME ProgramsSort clothing items and label by size; maintain inventory and display clothing in Clothing Room for clientsSort food items and toiletries and store in warehouseStock food pantry and label items for expirationEnforce food and clothing distribution rules for clientsMaintain cleanliness of donations room warehouse and storage areasOversee and supervise volunteer groupsDrive truck to pick up donations as neededKnowledge Skills and Abilities Required Mission focusedOrganizational skills with an attention to detailAction orientedTime management skills with the ability to prioritizeConflict resolution skillsDemonstrates professionalism while working with customers and donorsAble to communicate with diverse audiencesReports To In Kind Services Manager Position Designation This position is designated as Safety Sensitive You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME In this position you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana Physical Demands Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to move donations May be required to sit stand bend lift and carry items throughout the day To Apply Go to our career page at httpswwwsomeorgcareersopen opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered No phone calls please Position Designation This position is designated as Safety Sensitive You may be subject to drug testing prior to or during your employment with SOME In this position you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana SOME Inc is a proactive equal opportunity employer We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status SOME Inc is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodationssomeorg This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries To read our EEO Policy Statement please click here To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment click on their corresponding link EEOC Know Your Rights Notice and E Verify Program Notice