Donation Attendant

The Salvation Army Portland ARC; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accruals

Vacation time accruals

Job summary

The Salvation Army Portland ARC in Lewiston, ME is seeking a Donation Center Attendant to manage the donation area, assist donors, and help safeguard donated goods. This role emphasizes courteous service, organization, and adherence to center policies.

You will receive donated materials, sort and load trailers, maintain cleanliness, and report any issues to supervision. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential for this hands-on position in a community-focused charity.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service abilities.

Responsibilities

• Receive and receipt donated materials per policy.
• Safeguard donated material and equipment.
• Advise donors of unacceptable materials.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of the donation center and surrounding area.
• Sort and load trailers.
• Report complaints, damage, and unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Job description

Location: Lewiston

Overview:

The Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Centers make a difference in people's lives. Through the collection and resale of gently used goods we are able to provide the financial support to assist men and women with a variety of social and spiritual afflictions. The in-residence rehabilitation program focuses on basic necessities with every man or woman being provided a clean and healthy living environment, good food, work therapy, leisure time activities, group and individual counseling, and spiritual direction. All our effort is focused on developing life skills and a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. More than just a job, each member of the team contributes to recycling goods that literally recycle and repair broken lives.

The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Donation Center Attendant to be responsible for all matters pertaining to the operations and security of the donation area.

Duties:

• The Donation Center Attendant will receive and receipt (per policy) all donated material courteously and efficiently.
• Safeguard all donated material and assigned equipment.
• Advise donors of unacceptable materials.
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of the donation center and surrounding area.
• Sort and load trailers.
• Ensure that no unauthorized personnel enter the Donation Center, and that no merchandise is kept, sold, or otherwise diverted without direction from Administrator(s).
• Report complaints, damage, and unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately.

Qualifications:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good customer service skills.

Benefits:

• Sick and vacation time accruals.