Donations & Inventory Coordinator na Family Services of the Merrimack Valley

Description

Job Position: Donations & Inventory Coordinator

Reports to: Program Director or Assistant Program Director

Status: In Person; Part-time 24 hours/week (M-T-W-TH 9-3pm) plus occasional Saturday(10-1) 

FLSA Category: Non-Exempt

Compensation & Benefits: Starting rate $22/hour; Up to 40 hours of Sick Time annually

Uncommon Threads is a non-profit located in Lawrence, MA under the fiscal sponsorship of Family Services of the Merrimack Valley. The program’s mission is to empower low-income women to live their best lives by utilizing personal development coaching and individualized wardrobe styling to build self-esteem and self-worth. 

We are seeking a highly organized individual with a background and/or interest in fashion to manage apparel inventory and donations. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of mainstream and designer brands, an understanding of current styles, and the technology skills necessary to track donation partnerships and inventory. 

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a warm supportive environment of caring individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of struggling women in the Merrimack Valley.

DUTIES:

• Solicit and coordinate wardrobe donations from individuals, clothing drives, local boutiques, and apparel lines.  
• Manage donation appointments and provide tours as requested 
• Sort, screen, and process all incoming donations (assisted by volunteers) 
• Supervise volunteers to assist with donation processing and boutique tasks
• Channel donations to the appropriate place based on criteria (client boutique, to sell at Uncommon Closet/social enterprise, or to donate if not appropriate for program)
• Manage, track and analyze inventory to ensure the boutique is fully stocked  
• Maintain the client boutique and donation room to ensure both spaces are tidy and organize
• Pick-up donations from the community as needed
• Plan, coordinate, and run events to purge excess inventory (ex: Empowerment Pop Up sales and annual tent sale) 
• Maintain communication with the Program Coordinator, Uncommon Closet Manager, and volunteers to ensure proper flow of items
• Move excess inventory donations to social service partners
• Provide photos/updates to be posted to the Uncommon Threads social media channels and website to request specific needs and recognize donors.
• Communicate with donors and work with the Office Manager to send thank you letters using the Uncommon Threads donor management system
• Manage donor spreadsheets to track donor information and incoming and outgoing donations

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent work experience Knowledge of women’s fashion and designer lines
• Highly organized
• Project management skills a plus 
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong computer skills, Google Drive experience preferred
• Must be able to push, pull, or lift 30 pounds