Clothing Distribution Lead – Volunteer Coordination

ADP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Clothing Distribution Coordinator II to manage donation sorting and distribution. You will lead volunteers, organize storage, and work with staff to provide a welcoming, respectful client experience.

The role emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and a dignified process as the organization expands its clothing boutique access for residents in need. Flexibility to assist with outdoor events is valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with electronic communication such as email and calendar invitations.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, etc.) and/or demonstrated ability to learn new technology systems.
• Ability to provide clear direction and work professionally and collaboratively with individual volunteers and volunteer groups.
• Ability to regularly stand, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform repetitive tasks associated with sorting and preparing donations.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments and occasionally outdoors for organizational events, as needed.
• Ability to work respectfully and effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including clients, volunteers, donors, and staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing respectful and dignified services to people experiencing poverty and economic hardship.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, inspect, organize, and prepare donated clothing and household items for redistribution.
• Maintain organized clothing storage, sorting, and staging areas to support efficient inventory flow.
• Lead and provide direction to individual volunteers and volunteer groups completing clothing-related projects.
• Prepare appropriate tasks and work areas for volunteers and provide instruction and support throughout their shifts.
• Identify items that are inappropriate for redistribution and appropriately manage items that cannot be distributed.
• Support stocking and organization of the clothing boutique as needed to ensure items are accessible and presented in a dignified manner.
• Assist with direct clothing distribution and client-facing activities when additional staffing support is needed, including outdoor activities such as Farmers Markets and Household Pop-Ups
• Coordinate with the Clothing Room Supervisor, Rescue Coordinator, Volunteer Engagement, Gifts Processing, and other staff to support the movement and processing of donations.
• Help identify opportunities to improve donation sorting, storage, volunteer workflows, and overall efficiency.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized workspaces.
• Perform other duties related to the Clothing Program as assigned.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of Bread for the City's programs and services to make appropriate referrals;

Job description

Bread for the City, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Clothing Distribution Coordinator II to manage donation sorting and distribution. You will lead volunteers, organize storage, and work with staff to provide a welcoming, respectful client experience.

The role emphasizes efficiency, accuracy, and a dignified process as the organization expands its clothing boutique access for residents in need. Flexibility to assist with outdoor events is valued.