This position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Gifts in Kind program, to tracking donations, acknowledgement of gifts and correspondence.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Manages the day to day operations of the Gifts In Kind program.
- Keeps track of donations from donors, both individual and corporate.
- Sends out thank you letter to donors to acknowledge their gifts.
- Corresponds with and sends out information electronically and by phone to member Gifts in Kind agencies about donated products available at a donor site.
- Sends out annual application to member Gifts In Kind agencies and tracks membership.
- Responsible for the relationship with Good 360, and all related paperwork for donations to our local area.
- May cultivate relationships with corporate donors on an ongoing basis when appropriate.
- Prepares audit work-papers related to the Gifts In Kind program as part of the United Way of Pierce County annual audit.
- Receive all calls regarding donations
- Collect, unpack and merchandise all incoming donations from individuals, corporate, and local businesses
- Prepare all incoming donations, and ready the Distribution Center (DC) for weekly distributions
- Track and enter all donations into an excel spreadsheet, keeping accurate records of all incoming donations from inception to distribution.
- Track value of all goods received through GIK DC
- Contact agencies regarding weekly distribution, and inform the agencies of any donations too large to store at the DC.
- Complete all applications to partner with other organizations (ex., Good 360 & World Vision)
- Continually search for new partners for added donations.
Educational Background:
Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or one or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills/Experience:
Knowledge, Education and Experience
- Minimum of two years sales relationship and customer service experience required
- Warehouse/distribution center management experience preferred
- Excellence in communications – written, verbal and demonstrated public speaking ability
- Ability to work independently, as well as in a team, and manage a variety of responsibilities. Demonstrated knowledge of computers, PC software and database.
- Safe driving record required.
Job Skills and Demonstrated Abilities
- This position requires frequent and routine public contact as well as protracted conditions which can be described as extremely fast-paced on a routine basis.
- Projects a poised and professional image.
- Is well organized.
- Listens well and learns from others, including one’s own staff.
- Must be comfortable with multi-tasking.
- Pays attention to detail, accuracy and quality.
- Possesses a customer service orientation.
- Ability to present and share information about the GIK program relating to new donors.
Compensation/Benefits:
Hourly pay rate: $17 to $19 per hour DOQ
How to Apply:
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Apr 13 2018
Active Until:
May 14 2018
Hiring Organization:
United Way Worldwide
industry:
Nonprofit