Program Weekend Assistant (Tualatin) | Part-time, Saturdays
Position Title: Tualatin Program Weekend Assistant
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: N/A
Status: Part time, Non-Exempt, Saturdays, 10:00am-4:30pm
Salary: $17.50/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 Tualatin 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 Tualatin warehouse location (8380 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR 97062).
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
-Work well as an individual 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
-Access to EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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 or 8380 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR 97062
Write in the subject line of the email: Tualatin Program Weekend Assistant
Community Warehouse maintains a Non-Discrimination Policy. As an equal opportunity employer, we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation of origin; or veteran status. We maintain this policy with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to the development of a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who contribute to this diversity to apply.