Clothing Distribution Lead — Volunteer & Donations Operations

Bread for the City; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bread for the City in Washington, DC seeks a Clothing Distribution Coordinator II to manage the sorting, organization, and redistribution of clothing and household items. You will lead volunteers, maintain orderly storage and staging areas, and support workload coordination with staff across programs to ensure a welcoming client experience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, can lead teams, and is committed to a respectful, efficient program that serves clients with dignity.

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.

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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Google Workspace familiarity

Teamwork

Job description

Bread for the City in Washington, DC seeks a Clothing Distribution Coordinator II to manage the sorting, organization, and redistribution of clothing and household items. You will lead volunteers, maintain orderly storage and staging areas, and support workload coordination with staff across programs to ensure a welcoming client experience.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, can lead teams, and is committed to a respectful, efficient program that serves clients with dignity.