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Warehouse Manager and Program Assistant

  • July 22, 2021 4:58 PM
    Message # 10768892
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    POSITION OVERVIEW:  

    The Children’s Book Bank receives, prepares, and distributes over 100,000 children’s books to underserved children in Multnomah County each year. The Children’s Book Bank Warehouse Coordinator and Program Assistant will track inventory and manage book flow in the warehouse by working with staff and volunteers throughout the multistep process of receiving, preparing, sorting, and assembling books in bags or boxes for delivery or storage, or in displays for shopping days. The Warehouse Coordinator and Program Assistant will lead book cleaning sessions with volunteers. This position reports to the Literacy Program Manager and is a part-time (0.75 FTE), non-exempt position.

    Work performed in the warehouse involves a significant amount of walking on concrete surfaces. This position is fast-paced and physical and involves standing for extended periods of time as well as lifting (moving and carrying boxes up to 30 pounds), stooping, squatting, kneeling, and bending. This work involves operating pallet lifting machinery. This work also requires the ability and constant vigilance to maintain an orderly, tidy workspace.

    ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Program Support (40%)
    ·       Represent The Children’s Book Bank in a professional, welcoming, energetic manner to volunteers and community members
    ·       Help with intake, sorting, bundling, boxing, and delivery of books
    ·       Coordinate the flow of books throughout the space, minimizing bottlenecks and optimizing flow
    ·       Ensure books are organized and ready for volunteers who help with sorting, cleaning, bundling, and boxing
    ·       Organize books bundles, and boxes of books in the warehouse for ordered storage
    ·       Operate pallet lift machinery
    ·       Ensure culture is welcoming, friendly, and inclusive to volunteers and community members
    ·       Maintain the warehouse space, including tidying, breaking down boxes, sweeping, emptying garbage and recycling, moving tables
    ·       Delivering books to programs
    ·       Disposing of unusable books through multiple means
    ·       Observe and educate others about warehouse safety and COVID-19 safety protocols
    ·       Other program support as required 

    Volunteer Coordination (40%)
    ·       Lead book cleaning groups
    ·       Welcome volunteers to the space
    ·       Speak publicly in front of up to 40 volunteers about the mission and programs of The Children’s Book Bank, the impact of volunteers and provide book cleaning instructions
    ·       Provide direction and guidance throughout the book cleaning session to ensure our quality standards are met
    ·       Ensure the book cleaning space is tidy after each shift 

    Administrative (20%)
    ·       Conduct full book inventory quarterly
    ·       Troubleshoot office equipment
    ·       Order office supplies as needed
    ·       Other administrative duties as required 

    KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
    ·       Demonstrated ability to engage, motivate, and supervise volunteers
    ·       Desire and ability to communicate clearly and connect easily and enthusiastically with others
    ·       Excellent written and oral communication skills
    ·       Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for multiple projects and complete them on time with limited supervision
    ·       Excellent computer skills, and knowledge of office software including Microsoft Office and Salesforce or similar constituent relationship management software
    ·       Volunteer coordination experience a plus

     QUALIFICATIONS
    ·       Has mission-driven desire for organization to have the highest level of positive impact for children served by our program
    ·       A high energy, proactive, curious individual who enjoys interacting with people and contributing to the team
    ·       Enjoys creative problem solving and engaging others in projects and activities
    ·       Comfortable working with people from all walks of life
    ·       Requires the ability and constant vigilance to maintain an orderly, tidy workspace
    ·       Must have a valid drivers’ license and insurance
    ·       Work may require some evening and weekend hours 

    COMPENSATION
    ·       Salary: $17 per hour
    ·       15 days of PTO
    ·       9 named holidays and 2 floating holidays
    ·       Contribution to a Qualified Small Employee Health Reimbursement Arrangement
    ·       Access to Oregon Saves
    ·       12 hours paid volunteer time off each year

    ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S BOOK BANK
    Founded in 2007, The Children’s Book Bank addresses one of the most important factors affecting children’s literacy and early development – the availability of books at home. The Children’s Book Bank serves to be a place where anyone can make a difference. Enjoy a work environment that is welcoming and accessible and that values creativity, collaboration, staff input, collegiality, and autonomy. The Children’s Book Bank is ADA-accessible with single-stall bathrooms, offers the option of a standing desk and is accessible by TriMet. At The Children’s Book Bank, every staff member is an integral member of the team.

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    The Children’s Book Bank is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

    APPLICATION INFORMATION
    To apply, submit the following to the Hiring Committee at positions@childrensbookbank.org:
    • Cover letter addressing your interest in the position and how you are the best candidate to fill the role
    • Resumé

    Review of applications will begin August 6, 2021. Open until filled.

     


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