Merchandise Assistant

Gift of Life Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gift of Life Michigan seeks a Packaging Coordinator to prepare, inventory, and ship educational and promotional materials for programs and outreach. You will assemble packets, stock items, and coordinate with Marketing for campaigns.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to data-enter accurately in MOS and office systems. Experience with MS Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process organization wide merchandise orders.

Skills

English fluency

Initiative

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Description

Summary

In alignment with Gift of Life Michigan's core purpose and core values, the Packaging Coordinator prepares, inventories, and ships a variety of material for educational programs, marketing events, and outreach to Gift of Life partners.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare and process organization wide merchandise orders.
• Ensure that all outgoing shipments of orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assemble and stock various educational and promotional packets.
• Assist in merchandise ordering and campaign planning in coordination with the Marketing Department
• Enter data into computer database, such as the volunteer database forms and the inventory system, ensuring that all data entry is accurate and complete.
• Prepare merchandise inventory reports.
• Maintain Merchandise Ordering System (MOS).
• Implement logistics techniques to improve merchandising systems and processes.
• Clean and organize the merchandise and materials storage areas.
• Assist in tracking supplies and other tasks, as assigned.
• Assist other departments with projects, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred

• Prior experience in a healthcare organization, transplant center, or organ/tissue procurement organization.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)

• Written and verbal fluency in English.
• Ability to exercise initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Outlook and Teams and other technology systems used in business operations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently on daily activities.
• Use standard office equipment.
• Ability to manage task or project assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Organizational Culture Expectations

• Demonstrate the competencies of Professional, Determined and Compassionate.
• Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.
• Support an inclusive work environment.
• Ability to successfully collaborate and work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Actively seek improvements.
• Always maintain a safe working environment and use of Universal Precautions.
• Maintain appropriate level of confidentiality in all areas dealing with sensitive, protected, and confidential information.