Donations Associate - L.A. Family Housing : Job Details

POSITION: Donations AssociateDIVISION: Development and Community EngagementWHY JOIN US:You believe that every person deserves a place to call home. You see that homelessness is a systemic issue and want to be a part of the solution. You are ready to utilize your talent, experience, and creativity towards purpose-driven work. You want to work alongside industry leaders to learn, implement, and pioneer best practices.LA Family Housing is a leading non-profit agency in Homeless Services and Real Estate Development. With 40 years of experience and 13,000+ people's lives changed each year, we know what it takes to end homelessness. We take tremendous pride in the emergence of our staff as national leaders in innovation, best practices, and policy within housing production and homeless services. Join the fight to end homelessness and make a difference in people's lives at LA Family Housing!THE POSITION:The Donations Associate is part of our Development and Community Engagement (DevCo) team, a talented, creative, and driven group of fundraisers focused on furthering the agency's mission and values. The Donations Associate supports our mission of transitioning people out of homelessness and poverty by picking up, delivering, receiving, and cataloging in-kind donations and distributing them among program participants and agency operations throughout our portfolio of housing sites. This position works with corporations, community groups, and individuals to collect and organize donations, and garners support from Programs management and staff to distribute goods to program participants.WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Organize and maintain multiple donation storage spaces, both on and off campus.
• Collaborate with fellow Donation Associates to distribute in-kind donations to program staff and assist with the distribution of recurring donations at various sites.
• Operate agency vehicles, including an 8' stake bed truck and a refrigerated van, in compliance with agency fleet policies and safety regulations. This includes adhering to safe driving practices, ensuring vehicle maintenance, and following all traffic laws.
• Manage inventory control for in-kind donations by tracking quantities and locations of items, ensuring accurate records of all incoming and outgoing donations.
• Work with the In-Kind Donations Supervisor and Community Engagement Manager, In-Kind Donations to coordinate delivery and pick-up logistics.
• Follow digital calendar instructions to ensure timely and accurate pickup and delivery of donations.
• Sort and assemble in-kind donations for delivery, including bulk orders, Welcome Home Kits, and seasonal donation distribution events.
• Support special event setup and cleanup as needed.
• Perform additional tasks, projects, and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

WHAT YOU'RE SKILLED AT:

• Knowledge of the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles area.
• Understanding of issues related to homelessness.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Capable of working with diverse populations, including those with high acuity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Must be timely, dependable, and adhere to agency policies.
• Basic computer knowledge or a willingness to learn and work with computer systems.

OTHER:

• Obtain and maintains CPR/First Aid Certification
• Ability to pass post-offer Tuberculosis (TB) clearances
• Travel is a regular duty for this position and is required 80% of the time
• Use of a personal vehicle to travel between worksites and other locations is required while adhering to fleet safety protocols.
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver's License and auto insurance in good standing
• Ability to work a 9/80 work schedule with flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and holidays

WHAT YOU'VE ACCOMPLISHED:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Experience in distribution, sales, customer service, or equivalent preferred
• Experience working at a non-profit preferred

WHAT WE OFFER:Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 403B Retirement Plan, 529 Education Savings Plan, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Legal Access Plan, Employee Appreciation Program, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Staff Development, 9/80 Alternative Work Schedule, Paid Sick, Vacation and 13 Observed Holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligibility and more!PHYSICAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Potential physical demands include but are not limited to: walking, climbing stairs, handling, finger/grasp/feel objects and equipment, reaching, communicating, being mobile, repetitive motions, visual activity, driving, and entering buildings. Comfortable working in a pet-friendly environment required. If an accommodation is needed, please inform the Human Resources Department.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYLAFH is committed and proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.FAIR CHANCE ACTLA Family Housing will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if LA Family Housing is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing's Fair Chance Act webpage.