Operations Assistant

Smoky Mountain Children’s Home; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/sick/personal leave

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Smoky Mountain Children's Home in Sevierville, TN is seeking an Operations Assistant to support campus operations alongside the Operations Coordinator. You will help manage warehouse activities, handle donations, prepare resident supply kits, and assist with monthly cottage moves and event logistics.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 18+ years old, a clean background check, a valid driver's license, and strong organizational and communication skills with willingness to work some nights,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 18+ years old.
• Clear background checks and valid driver's license.
• Highly organized, punctual, and strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lift 40+ lbs and be physically active.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse and inventory: maintain a clean, safe warehouse and process donations.
• Donations: pick up, transport, clean, store, and redistribute donated items.
• Resident support: prepare First Day supply kits and track youth inventory.
• Requisitions and moves: assist with cottage supply requisitions and moves.
• Inspections and events: help with campus projects and event setup.

Skills

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Communication skills

Night/weekend availability

Driver's license

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About Smoky Mountain Children's Home: Smoky Mountain Children's Home (SMCH) provides care, support, and hope to children and youth in need. Our Operations team keeps our campus running smoothly so our staff and residents can focus on growth and healing.

Position Summary: We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated Operations Assistant to support campus operations. You will work closely with the Operations Coordinator to handle warehouse activities, donations, resident supplies, cottage moves, and event logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse & Inventory: Maintain a clean, safe warehouse, process donations, and perform monthly inventory counts.
• Donations: Pick up, transport, clean, store, and redistribute donated items from community partners.
• Resident Support: Prepare "First Day" supply kits and track youth personal inventory during admissions, moves, and discharges.
• Requisitions & Moves: Assist with monthly cottage supply requisitions, facility moves, packing, and furniture setup.
• Inspections & Events: Help with facility inspections, campus projects, and event setup with the Co-Executive Director's Office.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Age: High School Diploma (or equivalent) and 18+ years old.
• Background Check & License: Clear all background checks and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Skills & Availability: Highly organized, punctual, strong communication skills, and open to working some nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical Demands: Able to lift 40+ lbs, walk hills/stairs briskly, and spend ~60% standing/walking and ~40% lifting/bending indoors and outdoors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $29,200 - $32,200/year (based on education), plus eligibility for a $1,000/year increase after a favorable 90-day review.
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical insurance (or $500/month stipend), free life insurance, retirement plan, paid vacation/sick/personal leave, and referral bonuses.

*Smoky Mountain Children's Home does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.