Donation Express Attendant

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; Fairview (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Holiday leave

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Fairview, TN, seeks a Donation Express Attendant to ensure a steady flow of donations at the Donation Express Center. You will greet donors, issue receipts, sort items, and keep the area neat and safe while upholding Goodwill’s hospitality.

You should have at least one year of public-facing experience, the ability to lift over 50 lbs, basic reading/writing skills, and reliable attendance. Some outdoor work and local transport to centers may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public is desired.
• Must be able to lift/carry over 50 lbs and push/pull loads over 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple addition for paperwork.
• Professional appearance and independent work capability.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit hospitality and provide receipts to donors.
• Open/close site on schedule and maintain a clean DEC area.
• Sort and secure donations as directed by management.
• Record donations and assist with daily donation summaries.
• Communicate donor activity and supply needs to supervisors.
• Attend DEC meetings and distribute information to donors.

Skills

Customer service

Physical strength

Reading & writing

Job description

## Donation Express AttendantApplylocations: Fairview, TNposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 17895**Job Location**Fairview DEC**Job Summary:**The Donation Express Attendant will provide for the most consistent daily acquisition of donations at the Donation Express Centers. To represent Goodwill's commitment to hospitality by assisting donors in a prompt, friendly manner when unloading their donations and providing receipts. To safeguard donations by sorting and packing them in proper receptacles in the donation center. To maintain a clean, organized area in and around the donation center.**Job Description**### **Essential Functions*** Exhibit hospitality and a high level of customer service awareness, including being courteous and appreciative to all donors, providing donation receipts, and greeting donors promptly and cheerfully, and handling all donated items with care and gratitude.* Be prompt and consistent in attendance.* Work the scheduled hours and open and close the site on schedule.* Decline donations graciously when appropriate, while following Goodwill's policy for non-acceptable items.* Sort and secure donations as designated by the Director of Donations, DEC Manager and Supervisor(s).* Accurately record all donations and assist with the completion of daily donation summary sheets in a timely manner.* Communicate activity of donation center by calling in donor count every work day.* Organize DEC supply table and communicate the needs of the collection center or hazards to a Supervisor on a timely basis.* Assist transportation staff in sweeps and exchange of trailers where applicable.* Maintain a clean and safe work environment by sweeping/picking up inside and immediate area outside the DEC site and on the property.* Attend all mandatory DEC meetings designated by the Supervisor.* Distribute flyers, handouts, and other written information about Goodwill to donors as directed by management.* Continually and effectively communicate Goodwill’s mission to donors.* Be knowledgeable of and comply with all company policies and procedures, as well as legal requirements, at all times.* Other duties as assigned by management.### **Minimum Qualifications****Required Skills**:**Education*** None**Experience*** One (1) year of experience working with the public is desired.**Knowledge and Skills*** Must be able to lift/carry over 50 lbs.* Must be able to push/pull loads of over 50 lbs.* Work with people in a professional manner.* Must be self-motivated to work independently toward agreed upon goals and objectives.* Must be able to read, write, and perform simple addition in order to complete required paper work.* Must have the ability to provide a consistently mature, neat, clean image for Goodwill Industries.* Must display the ability to work by one's self without constant supervision.* Must have ability to understand and recognize the difference between acceptable and unacceptable donations and communicate this to the donor.* Must provide for own transportation to all assigned donations centers.* Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to relate well with all people, including clients and employees.**Preferred Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills / Certifications & License*** Experience working outdoors is preferred.### About UsGoodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee's mission is to change lives through education, training, and employment.**Full-Time Benefits**: Health and Prescription Insurance, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation, Holiday, & Sick Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Employee Assistance Program