Donations Aide: Impactful Community Support & Sorting

Thea Bowman House; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

SOME (So Others Might Eat) seeks a Donations Aide to receive, sort, store, and distribute donations at our Washington, DC campus. You will assist donors, provide receipts, maintain inventory, and help keep the donations area organized. Requires HS diploma or GED and 1–3 years with the homeless or mentally ill.

Schedule: Sun–Thu, 8:00–4:00. This safety-sensitive role may involve background checks and possibly driving for pickups.

Qualifications

• Required: HS Diploma or GED; 1-3 yrs. experience working with the homeless or mentally ill
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential in a donor-facing role
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and handle inventory accurately

Responsibilities

• Receive donations and provide donation receipts
• Answer donor questions and explain SOME Programs
• Sort clothing items and label by size; maintain inventory and display clothing in Clothing Room for clients
• Sort food items and toiletries and store in warehouse
• Stock food pantry and label items for expiration
• Enforce food and clothing distribution rules for clients
• Maintain cleanliness of donations room, warehouse, and storage areas
• Oversee and supervise volunteer groups
• Drive truck to pick up donations, as needed

Skills

Mission-focused

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Professionalism

Communication with diverse audiences

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid

Job description

SOME (So Others Might Eat) seeks a Donations Aide to receive, sort, store, and distribute donations at our Washington, DC campus. You will assist donors, provide receipts, maintain inventory, and help keep the donations area organized. Requires HS diploma or GED and 1–3 years with the homeless or mentally ill.

Schedule: Sun–Thu, 8:00–4:00. This safety-sensitive role may involve background checks and possibly driving for pickups.