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Samaritan's Purse

U.S Rebuild Assistant Cook

Burnsville, NC · On-site

$13.50 - $16/hr

Demonstrate Biblical Integrity At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve ...

Samaritan Health

GRADUATE NURSE-2

Watertown, NY · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

At Samaritan, everyone's job is critical to the successful care of our patients. Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here ...

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Seasonal Customer Service Associate Boone Processing Center

Boone, NC • On-site

Samaritan's Purse
Non-Profits • 1 - 5K employees
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$20/hr

Full-time, Other

Retirement

Posted 5 days ago

Samaritan's Purse rating

9.6

Company rating: 9.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 790 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Get Involved!
What do we believe?
Demonstrate Biblical Integrity
At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is the center of all we do! We start each day with a time of devotions and prayer for each other, our staff, and volunteers who serve around the world. As a faith-driven organization, our Statement of Faith shapes every aspect of our global work.
Please take time to review the following link as you consider working with us: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/our-ministry/statement-of-faith/
What is the opportunity?
Respond with Compassionate Action
We are seeking Customer Service Associate to join our Operation Christmas Child team in Boone, NC. Through humanitarian work, the goal and purpose of Samaritan's Purse are to help people in Jesus' name and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In the role of Customer Service Associate,you will have the opportunity to:
  • Work side by side with employees and volunteers to take the love of Jesus to children all around the world
  • Play an integral part in the processing of over 12 million shoebox gifts
  • Welcome, equip, and coach thousands of volunteers to process OCC shoebox gifts

What are the qualifications?
Serve with Excellence
As a qualified candidate, you will have the following skills and experience:
  • Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ
  • Able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Volunteer management experience preferred
  • Other duties as assigned

We are hiring for the following Customer Service positions:
Team Coach:
Welcome, train, and coach volunteers to process shoebox gifts in accordance with OCC guidelines. Ensure a fun, productive, and memorable experience for each volunteer.
Greeter Team:
Greet and register volunteers serving using the volunteer management system. Answer questions and orient volunteers to the OCC processing center.
Floor Coordinator:
Work with Volunteer Placers to greet, direct, and place volunteer groups at open OCC processing tables.
Gifts-In-Kind Team:
Document Gifts-In-Kind donations and ensure adequate supply and delivery of GIK inventory. Train, coach, and supervise volunteers who serve in the GIK projects area.
Gear Store:
Promote and facilitate the accurate sale of Samaritan's Purse and Operation Christmas Child branded merchandise through an automated transaction system. Maintain accurate inventory counts and financial reports.
Parking Team:
Greet and direct all OCC volunteers and donors to appropriate parking spaces or drop-off locations. Answer volunteer questions and thank all volunteers and donors leaving the processing center.
Drop-off Coordinator:
Receive and document shoebox donations. Represent OCC in a Christ-like manner and pray with shoebox donors.
Volunteer Placer:
Work with Floor Coordinator to greet and place volunteers at open OCC processing tables.
What are the benefits?
Walk in Bold Faith
Samaritan's Purse is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
Domestic Associate:
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan, when eligible

Type: Associate/Temporary
Department: Operation Christmas Child
Language Requirement: English
Pay rate/salary: $20 per hour
Employment timeframe: Mid-November to Mid-December
Shifts: 1st Shift 7:45 am 3:45 pm;2nd Shift 2:45 pm - 10:30 pm
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