Donation Express Attendant

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc.; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Prescription Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee, Inc. in Nashville is seeking a Donation Express Attendant who greets donors, provides receipts, and handles donated items with care.

You will sort donations, record counts, assist with daily summaries, help with site safety, and support transportation teams while upholding Goodwill's mission and policies.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with the public.
• Ability to lift/carry over 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull loads over 50 lbs.
• Ability to read, write, and perform simple addition.
• Maintain a neat, professional image for Goodwill.
• Must have own transportation to assigned centers.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Greet donors, provide receipts, and handle donated items with care.
• Open and close the site on schedule.
• Sort and secure donations as directed by management.
• Record donations and assist with daily donation summary sheets.
• Report donor activity to supervisors each work day.
• Organize DEC supply table and communicate needs or hazards.
• Assist transportation staff with sweeps and trailer exchanges when applicable.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment around the donation center.
• Attend mandatory DEC meetings designated by the Supervisor.
• Distribute information about Goodwill and its mission to donors.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Reading and writing

Basic math

Job description

## Donation Express AttendantApplylocations: Nashville, TNposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 18002**Job Location**Hillsboro-Green Hills 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