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So Others Might Eat/ SOME

Donations Aide

So Others Might Eat/ SOME, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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SOME (So Others Might Eat) SOME provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.

Donations Aide

receives, sorts, stores, and distributes non-monetary donations on a daily basis.

This position is located at our main campus on O Street in NW Washington, DC.

Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 am - 4:30pm (40 hours per week)

Qualifications: Required:

HS Diploma or GED; 1-3 yrs. experience working with the homeless or mentally ill

Preferred License/Certification:

Driver's license, CPR/First Aid

Expected Contributions:

Receive donations and provide donation receipts

Answer donor questions and explain SOME Programs

Sort clothing items and label by size; maintain inventory and display clothing in Clothing Room for clients

Sort food items and toiletries and store in warehouse

Stock food pantry and label items for expiration

Enforce food and clothing distribution rules for clients

Maintain cleanliness of donations room, warehouse and storage areas

Oversee and supervise volunteer groups

Drive truck to pick up donations, as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Mission-focused

Organizational skills with an attention to detail

Action-oriented

Time management skills with the ability to prioritize

Conflict resolution skills

Demonstrates professionalism while working with customers and donors

Able to communicate with diverse audiences

Reports To: In Kind Services Manager

Position Designation: This position is designated as Safety Sensitive. You may be subject to drug testing before or during your employment with SOME. In this position, you may be disqualified from employment based on the presence of marijuana in test results, even if you possess a medical card authorizing the use of medical marijuana.

Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to move donations. May be required to sit, stand, bend, lift and carry items throughout the day.

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered.

SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at

onlineaccommodations@some.org . This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.

To read our EEO Policy Statement, please click

here . To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment, click on their corresponding links:

EEOC Know Your Rights Notice

and

E-Verify Program Notice .

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