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Salvation Army

Backroom Attendant

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$13.75/hr

Greet donors warmly and assist with unloading donations * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area * Provide donation receipts and collect donor email addresses when applicable * Sort ...

The Salvation Army

Backroom Attendant

Lawrence, KS · On-site

$13.75/hr

Greet donors warmly and assist with unloading donations * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area * Provide donation receipts and collect donor email addresses when applicable * Sort ...

Salvation Army

Backroom Attendant

Lawrence, KS · On-site

$13.75/hr

Greet donors warmly and assist with unloading donations * Maintain a clean, organized, and safe donation area * Provide donation receipts and collect donor email addresses when applicable * Sort ...

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What does a donations assistant do?

A Donations Assistant helps manage and process donations for a nonprofit or charitable organization. Their responsibilities typically include recording incoming donations, issuing receipts, maintaining donor databases, and assisting with fundraising events. They may also communicate with donors, answer inquiries, and support the organization's fundraising team to ensure smooth operations. Attention to detail, organization, and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a donations assistant?

To thrive as a Donations Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of inventory or donation management, often supported by a high school diploma. Familiarity with donation tracking software, point-of-sale systems, or database tools is typically required. Excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service skills help you interact positively with donors, volunteers, and colleagues. These skills ensure efficient processing of donations, accurate recordkeeping, and a welcoming environment that supports the organization's mission.

What are some common challenges faced by a donations assistant and how can they be effectively managed?

Donations Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of incoming donations, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring items are sorted and processed efficiently. To address these, staying organized, using inventory management tools, and communicating clearly with team members are essential. Additionally, adapting quickly to shifting priorities and maintaining a positive attitude when dealing with donors or volunteers can help create a smooth workflow and positive work environment.

What is the difference between Donations Assistant vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectDonations AssistantFundraising Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesProcessing donations, donor database management, supporting donation campaignsPlanning and executing fundraising events, developing donor strategies, managing campaigns
Required SkillsAdministrative skills, attention to detail, basic knowledge of fundraising softwareProject management, communication, event planning
Work EnvironmentOffice-based, nonprofit organizations, charitiesOffice and event settings, nonprofit organizations
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer fundraising certificationsSimilar credentials; experience in fundraising or nonprofit work preferred

The main difference is that a Donations Assistant primarily handles donation processing and database management, while a Fundraising Coordinator focuses on planning and executing fundraising campaigns and events. Both roles support nonprofit goals but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Retail Store Processor (Junction City #32)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF KANSAS, INC

Junction City, KS • On-site

Other

Re-posted 26 days ago

Goodwill Industries Of Kansas rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

319th of 783 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

ORGANIZATION:
For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Retail Store Processor to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our retail area.
VALUES:
  • Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.
  • Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.
  • Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.
  • Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.
  • Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.
  • Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.
  • Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.
MISSION STATEMENT:We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide for general maintenance of store, which includes all janitorial duties at location. Position also responds to donation door. To fulfill Goodwill's mission statement.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:District Manager, Store Manager, Asst. Store Manager & Team Leader
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:No minimum qualifications set.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate a positive, role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.
JOB PROFICIENCIES: Teamwork, Accuracy, Customer Service, Quality, Fashion Sense, Ethics and Trust, Product Knowledge, Oral Communications, Safety and Security.
JOB COMPETENCIES:Sorts through donations which may include household items, games, toys, holiday items, wares and other miscellaneous donations. Hangs clothing and tags textiles. Prices items and follow procedures for identified salvage.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Sort through donations and place into gender categories.
  • Sort all goods brought to goods area into categories:
  • Household
  • Games
  • Toys
  • Holiday items
  • Miscellaneous
  • Hang clothing and textiles on rack and tag, if needed, quantity and gender, date.
  • Price good item in two places.
  • Salvage unusable donation and label as such "salvage".
  • Must meet getting rack quotas out daily.
  • Separately price vintage and formal wear for sales floor.
  • Do weekly productions report.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Attend meetings as required.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and reports violations.
  • Support mission statement and activities of other departments.
  • Follows all safety policies and fire prevention procedures.
  • Adhere to all safety policies and reports violations.
  • Adhere to all ethical standards and confidentiality of records.
  • Responsible for safety and well-being of all employees.
  • Support mission statement and activities of other departments.
  • Support the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental, financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to person with disabilities and barriers to employment.
  • Provide support for helpers.
  • Other duties as assigned.
STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:
  • Attendance and punctuality.
  • Quality and quantity of work performed.
  • Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with all stakeholders.
  • The manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed.
  • Supports and values diversity.
  • Relationships with supervisor, consumers, and co-workers.
  • Efficiency of operations in all areas of retail.
  • Accuracy of production records.
  • Knowledge of current prices of new goods on local retail stores.
  • Ability to be supportive of store needs.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:
  • Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes over 100 pounds.
  • Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes up to 100 pounds.

JOB LOCATION:
1008 W 6th St, Junction City, KS 66441

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