Donations Clerk (Elkhorn)

Open Door Mission; Elkhorn Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan with company matching

Health Insurance options

Complimentary meals at on-campus cafeteria

PTO and paid Sick leave

11 Paid Holidays

RightNow Media Membership

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Elkhorn, NE seeks a dedicated Receiving Associate to maintain a Christ-centered program delivering essential services to low-income families. This full-time role involves receiving donations, teamwork, and ensuring cleanliness and organization of the receiving area. The ideal candidate has strong decision-making skills, can lift at least 50 pounds, and shares a visible relationship with Jesus Christ. Competitive pay and a supportive team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Visible relationship with Jesus Christ and ability to share the gospel.
• Consistent attendance at a local Christian church.
• Must be trainable in use of pallet jack and forklift.

Responsibilities

• Receive and record donations with a friendly attitude towards donors.
• Organize and prepare donations for transportation.
• Keep the receiving area and equipment clean and organized.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite

Good decision-making skills

Ability to work with people in crisis

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

Every day of the year, Open Door Mission provides safe shelter, meals, clothing, recovery, and life-changing programs and services to hungry and homeless in Omaha and Southwest Iowa. It’s a daunting task, and we cannot do it alone. If you are a dedicated Christian, with a desire to impact others through your job and feel good about your contribution, we hope that you will view our current job openings and prayerfully consider applying.

Position: Receiving Associate (Elkhorn)

Location: Elkhorn, NE

Job Id: 385

# of Openings: 1

Receiving Associate (Elkhorn)

Join the Open Door Mission's team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time Christian ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty!

ABOUT THIS POSITION

If you are looking for more than a job, join us at our Outreach Center in Elkhorn, NE as a Receiving Associate! In this position you will maintain a Christ-centered receiving program that meets the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of low-income families and single individuals in the community of Omaha. Our Elkhorn Center brings in the most donations of any location, making this position an extremely important one in our Community Outreach department!

RESPONSIBILITIES

A full job description will be provided for review during the interview process.

• Receive and record donations, always acting with a friendly, helpful, and thankful attitude towards donors.
• Unload trucks.
• Organize and prepare donations for transportation.
• Work as a team with staff members and community volunteers.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Keep the receiving area and equipment clean, in good repair, and organized.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A visible relationship with Jesus Christ, and ability to share the gospel as opportunities arise.
• Consistent attendance at a local Christian church
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be trainable in use of pallet jack and forklift
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and general computer operations.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE

• High school diploma and a valid driver's license.
• Good decision-making skills, and an ability to work with people in crisis situations.
• Excellent ability to organize and make a space efficient and welcoming.
• Must be able to delegate others to do work.
• Must agree with the Open Door Mission Statement of Faith.

PERKS & AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• 401(K) plan with a 2% company contribution and 4% company match
• Health Insurance option
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance, and long-term disability.
• PTO and paid Sick leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• RightNow Media Membership
• Christ-centered staff culture
• On-campus cafeteria with complimentary meals

DETAILS

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Work Location: Elkhorn Donation Center

ABOUT OPEN DOOR MISSION

Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954 committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 4,747 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,000 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes.

At Open Door Mission, we believe in coming alongside people experiencing homelessness and poverty, empathizing with their situation and speaking truth into their lives—that they are worthy, valued and created in the image of God. It’s our passion, our calling. And we’ve been doing it since 1954.

Our Impact in 2024

• Provided 195,125 nights of safe shelter.
• Served 2.0 million nutritious meals to feed the hungry.
• Empowered 33,123 individuals to remain in their own homes and preventing homelessness.
• Celebrated 77 graduates from life-changing programs.
• Helped 311 individuals achieve stable housing.
• Provided a Learning Center and Tutoring Lab for 94 children.
• Assisted 404 men and women in finding employment.

Apply today to join the team that's inspiring HOPE for lasting change in our community!