Location: Columbia,MD, USA
Seasonal Customer Service - Elkridge, MD | $20/hour
Location: Columbia, MD, United States
Job ID: 15422
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2024
Job Description
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Are you looking for a seasonal job with an eternal purpose? Do you enjoy working with people and equipping them to accomplish a meaningful goal? Samaritans Purse is looking for experienced customer service professionals who are passionate about the proclamation of the gospel to join our Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Processing Center Team!
A Day in the Life of an OCC Customer Service Team Member
At Samaritans Purse, the gospel is the center of all that we do! Serve as an OCC Volunteer Engagement Team Member, and 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 10 million shoebox gifts
* Welcome, equip, and coach thousands of volunteers to process OCC shoebox gifts
This is a full-time (40+ hours per week including Saturdays), seasonal commitment that runs from mid-November through mid-December. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and have a heart to serve in a hands-on ministry. Screening requirements include a social media review, pastoral and professional references, and a criminal background check (upon acceptance of offer).
Rate of Pay: $20.00/hour
Desired Skills:
* Able to lift and/or move 50 lbs. (for Team Coach and Drop-Off Coordinator Positions)
* Must be a team player
* Friendly personality and good communicator
* Excellent customer service skills
* Volunteer management experience preferred
* Ability to multi-task
We are hiring for the following Volunteer Engagement positions:
FLOOR COORDINATOR TEAM MEMBER:
Work with Volunteer Placers to greet, direct, and place volunteer groups at open OCC processing tables.
GEAR STORE TEAM MEMBER:
Promote and facilitate the accurate sale of Samaritans Purse and Operation Christmas Child branded merchandise through an automated transaction system. Maintain accurate inventory counts and financial reports.
GIFT-IN-KIND TEAM MEMBER:
Document Gift-In-Kind donations and ensure adequate supply and delivery of GIK inventory. Train, coach, and supervise volunteers who serve in the GIK projects area.
GREETER TEAM MEMBER:
Greet and register volunteers serving using the volunteer management system. Answer questions and orient volunteers to the OCC processing center.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER:
Work with the Processing Center Administrative Associate to manage volunteer reservations through the volunteer management system.
PARKING TEAM MEMBER:
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 TEAM MEMBER:
Receive and document shoebox donations. Represent OCC in a Christ-like manner and pray with shoebox donors.
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.
VOLUNTEER PLACER TEAM MEMBER:
Work with Floor Coordinator to greet and place volunteers at open OCC processing tables.
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