Portland Program Weekend Assistant

ne mlk blvd near ne shaver st, Portland OR

Description

Portland Program Weekend Assistant Type: Part-time. Saturdays, 10:30am-4:30pm Salary: $16.50/hr Who We Are: We’re your friendly local furniture bank, serving the Portland area for the past 20 years. How does a furniture bank work? We connect donated household goods and furnishings to our neighbors in need, creating stronger home foundations and brighter futures for all. At the center of a network of over 200 partners, Community Warehouse’s work is critical to create safe, stable homes for people throughout the tri-county region, and to reduce waste by keeping new and gently-used furnishings in circulation. Community Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization. Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking a motivated person to accept furniture donations every Saturday at our Portland furniture bank. The Weekend Assistant is responsible for greeting and assisting community members who come to the Warehouse to drop off items for donation. This position is perfect for someone who is self-directed and enjoys meeting people from all walks of life. Hours may expand to Sundays in the future, and other hours may be available during weekdays on an on-call basis. This position is based at our Portland warehouse location (3969 NE MLK JR BLVD Portland, OR 97212). Essential Duties: -Approve and accept furniture and household donations according to Community Warehouse guidelines -Gracefully turn down items Community Warehouse does not accept and provide donors with alternative donation options -Organize and maintain furniture inventory -Perform general Warehouse organizing and cleaning tasks -Assist Estate Store staff with loading furniture into customer vehicles -Other duties as assigned by Program Manager or Program Director Qualifications: -Present a positive, service-centered, friendly demeanor -Ability to lift heavy furniture items with proper lifting equipment -Comfortable working alone and have a high level of personal responsibility -Attention to detail -Commitment to the goals and mission of Community Warehouse -Required to work in all weather conditions Benefits: -Paid Time Off -Holiday Pay (on scheduled work days) -Simple IRA Contribution To apply, please email resume and cover letter to danit @ communitywarehouse. org or hand deliver your resume to 3969 NE MLK JR BLVD Portland, OR 97212 or 8380 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR 97062 Write in the subject line of the email: Portland Program Weekend Assistant Application