A Donation Program and Inventory Specialist keeps donations in order and insures that each giving item is used to its full potential. A specialist at Beacon of Hope will be in charge of keeping our donation system and inventory record updated as well as receiving donations, assessing donations, seeking new and existing ventures in order to keep the donation stock to a level that responds to our clients’ needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
Seeking new and existing donors
Receiving, assessing the quality and counting donated items
Ensuring that the organization’s inventory records are accurate
Organizing the physical space where the donations are kept
Assisting the team with inventory related reports
Providing a receipt to donors who request it
Maintaining building security by insuring that all doors stay locked at all times. Volunteers will never be alone in the building.
Supporting other staff and volunteers as needed
Maintaining cleanliness and care of the Center’s offices
Supporting other areas whenever possible.
Skills:
Organization skills
General math skills
Data Entry skills
Sales skills
Ability to lift 50 lbs (while organizing donations, this may be necessary – one can always seek help from the team and other props will be available)
Positive attitude with callers, clients, staff and volunteers
Ability to work both independently and as a team
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Awareness and adherence to confidentiality and boundaries
Punctuality and dependability
Proactivity
Required Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Microsoft suite including Word, Power Point and Excel
Excellent typing skills
Commitment to non-violent and cooperative work environment
Commitment to providing quality and equitable services to all clients regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, age or sexual orientation
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Ability to do online research
Preferred Qualifications (not required)
Fluency in Spanish
Bachelor’s degree in the business field OR previous experience with inventory, nonprofits or business