Location: Portland,OR, USA
Description
ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Schoolhouse Supplies Programs Coordinator works at the heart of Schoolhouse Supplies' mission, working alongside dedicated community volunteers, product donors and teachers to coordinate the successful operation and delivery of our programs and warehouse, ensuring that we fulfill our mission and provide underserved students the school supplies they need and deserve.
You would be a great candidate if you are enthusiastic and proactive, have strong customer service or project coordination skills, enjoy working with other people and staying busy and are seeking to launch or advance your nonprofit career.
The ideal candidate 1) can lift and move heavy boxes, 2) likes coordinating multiple projects, 3) is highly organized, 4) is personable and enjoys developing and fostering relationships, 5) uses databases and other office technologies and project management tools to optimize work productivity, 6) has a sense of humor, and 7) is willing to pitch in on tasks small and large.
This position is a full-time, non-exempt position with generous benefits. Please visit for the complete job description, compensation, benefits summary and instructions on how to apply.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
Since 1999, the Schoolhouse Supplies mission has remained the same: to support public education by providing free school supplies to under-resourced students. We do this because we believe that every child deserves school supplies and has the right to a quality education regardless of their family's income or racial/ethnic identity. The program delivery model achieves additional goals through community engagement and by keeping supplies out of the waste stream.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position works at the heart of Schoolhouse Supplies' mission, facilitating the success of the organization's program operations. Programs include the Free Store for Teachers, School Supply Drives, the Tools for Schools supply giveaway, and the Volunteer Program.
The Programs Coordinator facilitates, coordinates and trains all volunteers and with the help of volunteers maintains and operates the warehouse and the Free Store for Teachers - from receiving and storage to product inventory and stocking. This position also maintains the data and information into and out of the Schoolhouse Supplies volunteer and inventory databases. This position continuously develops relationships with volunteers, vendors, product donors and teachers. This position works closely with the Programs Manager and volunteers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a summary of the essential duties and responsibilities. Please visit for the complete job description.
Volunteer Coordination
Plan and lead volunteer projects and ensure appropriate tasks are assigned based on each volunteer's and group's availability and specific interests. Provide task-specific volunteer training and lead the tasks of supply sorting, tallying and stocking, database entry, and Free Store for Teachers front desk duties.
Programs and Warehouse Coordination
This position develops, maintains and updates consistent systems for the operation of the Free Store for Teachers, the warehouse and the volunteer area. This includes receiving and sorting products; supply inventory tracking; cleaning; shelf stocking, display and signage; and shopping policies and procedures.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
This is a summary of the required qualifications and experience. Please visit for the complete job description which includes more details on these qualifications and experience.
* People person - engaging, positive and detailed oriented, comfortable with delegation and leadership
* Thrives on multi-tasking and constantly moving
* Ability to transition to new tasks when needed while monitoring status of and completing prior tasks
* Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other Schoolhouse Supplies staff and volunteers and to model effective teamwork skills
* Exceptional organizational skills
* Competency in basic computer programs such as databases, Google Drive and Gmail, Microsoft Word and Excel
* Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals and groups through phone and email
* Ability to collaborate and enjoys working in a team environment
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills
* Ability to pass a criminal background check
* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move larger loads (pallets) with a pallet jack on a regular basis
* Must have a valid Oregon or Washington Driver's License and be able to be approved by the insurance carrier to operate the van
* Ability to work one Saturday per month during the school year
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with an annualized starting salary of $45,000 to $48,500, including the cash fringe described in the complete job description and depending on experience (base pay of $20.19 to $21.87 per hour.)
Benefits include: generous paid time off, ten paid holidays, health insurance for the employee and dependents with 100% employer-paid premiums for the employee, Health Savings Account, 403(b) Savings Plan, and employer cash fringe. Please visit for more details about these benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
* Please email a resume and a letter of interest/cover letter (ok if the letter of interest is the body of an email) to ...@schoolhousesupplies.org.
* The review of resumes and invitation for interviews will begin on Monday December 9, 2024 and the position is open until filled.
* We would like this position to start as soon as possible, but are willing to negotiate a mutually agreeable start date to accommodate the candidate's current commitments.
An invitation to apply: Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We want to find the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in this position, then we encourage you to apply.
Listing Type
Jobs
Categories
Education | Nonprofit
Position Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Entry Level | Mid Level
Employer Type
Direct Employer
Salary Min
45000
Salary Max
48500
Salary Type
/yr.