Distribution Specialist

Description

CityTeam is a Christian non-profit dedicated to supporting communities by meeting immediate needs and enabling lasting solutions for those struggling with poverty, homelessness, and addiction. Being part of CityTeam is not just a career but a calling. Whether we’re working on the frontlines in Programs or working behind the scenes in Support Services, we feel privileged to use our education, experience, and gifts to love people and bring glory to God.

CityTeam in the Neighborhood is seeking a Temporary Distribution Specialist with a passion for helping others in need in an organized manner where we maximize these engagements to promote onramps to lasting solutions. You will primarily focus your time with our Pop-Up Clothing Closet program by assisting the Distribution Supervisor in the processing of non-food donations by supervising volunteers and the tracking of Gift-in-Kind. You will also be driving the Pop-Up Closet box truck to deliver the clothing racks and items to the Pop-up Closet locations. You will assist in the training of Pop-up Closet volunteers to ensure they can perform all the duties well. You will identify and record testimonies of impact from Pop-up Closet guests and volunteers. You will also work closely with the Director of Lasting Solutions to ensure Pop-Up Closet guests are invited to participate in Vital Connections and/or Elevate the Neighborhood programs.

It is important that our Temporary Distribution Specialist provides outstanding customer service, has good project management skills, and has a heart for service. The Distribution Specialist will roll up sleeves and chip in wherever and however needed to support our community outreach and special events. We are a close-knit team who care about each other. We pray and laugh together but we also take our work and God’s mission seriously. 

The Temporary Distribution Specialist is a temporary non-exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Ministry

1. Assist in the processing of non-food donations, including tracking statistics and submitting reports.
2. You will assist in the training of Pop-up Closet volunteers to perform all the duties well. This includes, but is not limited to:
3. Foodbank Manager and VolunteerHub systems
4. Hospitality and cultural awareness
5. Recruiting volunteer support from the Pop-Up guests
6. How to promote Lasting Solutions programs
7. Ensure that all the procedures and safety protocols are always followed.
8. Identify and record testimonies of impact from Pop-up Closet guests and volunteers using a smart phone and wireless microphone. 
9. Operate all equipment in a safe manner (pallet jack, box truck, etc.)
10. Submit all incident reports within 24-hours to Human Resources.
11. In the absence of the Warehouse Supervisor, oversee the handling of donations. This includes, but is not limited to:
12. Overseeing the proper receiving, processing, and storing of donated goods 
13. Ensuring efficient distribution and accurate documentation of goods at the warehouse and by teams out in our partnering neighborhoods
14. Other duties and special projects as needed.

PLEASE NOTE: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Physical Demands

• Stand or sit for prolonged amounts of time
• Walk, bend, twist, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
• Push 100 pounds; 1,000 pounds with pallet jack
• Lift and carry 50 pounds
• Hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Finger and hand dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools or controls, and to reach with hands and arms
• Drive, park, and unload legally and in a safe manner

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• 21 years of age or older
• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean record
• No DUI in the past 10-years 
• Computer literate and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Education and Experience

• Customer Service experience
• Prior truck driving experience 
• Read, write, and speak Spanish

Work Conditions

• Typical days of work will be Tuesday-Saturday
• The exact days and hours of operation will vary depending on ministry and scheduling needs
• This position will need to work some evenings and weekends
• This position will need to work additional hours (pre-approved overtime) to accommodate the increased volume around special events
• This job primarily operates in an open warehouse environment and outside where you will be exposed to a variety of weather-conditions, including rain, heat, wind, and cold
• This position will frequently work on wet and slippery surfaces
• This position will frequently drive, park, and unload in urban, rural, and suburban areas

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for CityTeam Ministries

• Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ 
• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers
• Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam’s Statement of Faith
• Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. These requirements may change at any time.