Temporary Clothing Room Assistant

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Schedule Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.

The temporary role is supporting the Clothing Room on a temp-to-hire basis, with special focus on Reception back up. The person reports to the Director of Operations and receives a daily task list from the Clothing Room Coordinator. The person regularly receives donations, sorts, and displays seasonally appropriate apparel and will assist in the coordination of appointments.

The Open Door Mission considers every position one of ministry and a vital part of our team. Therefore, it is essential that employees have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and submit to our Statement of Faith and core values.

This position is designed as a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with the potential to transition into a permanent role supporting both the Clothing Room and reception functions based on performance and organizational needs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports the coordinator in maintaining clothing inventory, displaying and stocking following seasonal schedule


• Support coordinator in receiving, organizing and distributing school supplies


• Assembles emergency clothing packages, regularly communicating with reception as needed or required


• With friendly and professional attitude, greets donors and receives donations


• Provides direction to volunteers, interns and vocational program participants on assigned shift

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates experience and ability to interact sensitively and respectfully with others


• Serve as a positive role model to volunteers and resident-clients


• Able and willing to honor the leadership, chain of command, standards and ministry objectives of ODM

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Requires working with a diverse population - continuously


• Environment may be odorous due to lack of personal hygiene and intoxication of guests - frequently


• Requires a sustained level of high energy, stamina, and the ability to move about all of the facilities on a regular and ongoing basis - frequently


• May be exposed to unsanitary conditions


• See, hear, smell and speak clearly


• Standing: Occasionally


• Climbing: Occasionally


• Lifting: Occasionally, up to 50lbs

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Committed Christian with a commitment to and a passion for "restoring hope and changing lives"