Purpose and Vision Statement:
The Tacoma Rescue Mission (TRM) is a faith-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to support all people - including clients, volunteers, community partners, and staff - to become their best. We provide emergency services such as shelter and meals to neighbors experiencing homelessness. We offer supportive housing and addiction recovery programs that promote self-sufficiency, sustainable transformation, and stability. We share our Christian faith within a loving and inclusive community.
We are proud to serve the Pierce County communities for over 100 years. Since 1912, we have served in the name of Jesus Christ while emphasizing the dignity of each person who enters our doors. We value the needs of our community and continually adapt to the changing needs of those who come to us for support.
Job Purpose:
Supports TRM programs by assisting in the acquisition, distribution, and inventory of products, and processing product requests based on client needs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Establishes and manages systems to support the resource needs of TRM programs and clients.
• Develops and streamlines systems as needed (e.g. resource requisition and distribution, etc.).
• Maintains appropriate inventory of most often used items for clients and programs.
• Attends TRM and community events and meetings as requested.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work as part of a team; be self-directed as well as a collaborative team player; balances team and individual responsibilities.
• Proficient in basic computer applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook).
• Access to a vehicle for frequent travel throughout Pierce County and TRM locations.
• Ability to operate TRM vans for the purposes of supporting the needs of the program.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of TRM driving test.
• Provides donation processing support (e.g. coordinates reception of donor specified gifts-in-kind and internal distribution of donations, solicits in-kind donations for TRM programs, etc.)
• Maintains and organizes storeroom and in-kind donations (e.g., inventory management, organizes supplies, etc.) at the Donation Center.
• Coordinates with programs and external partners to organize donation drives to meet program needs.
• Maintains accurate database records of all TRM vehicles and maintenance schedules, and monitors completion of maintenance logs.
• Monitors the activities of volunteers and donation center drives as needed.
• Embodies the values that form our culture to meet the organization’s mission of sharing God’s love, hope, and support with our neighbors in need to uplift communities.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support others and ensure an efficient and effective work environment.
Certificates & Licenses
• Valid Driver’s License.
Working Conditions
Office and donation center environment. Some evenings and weekends and working in non-standard workplaces may be require
Schedule:
Normal business hours with some flexibility.
Primary Location of Work:
Donation Center – Holy Rosary
520 S. 30th St., Tacoma, WA 98374
Additional Site:
Downtown Campus
425 S. Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Physical Requirements
• Stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally lifts and moves items up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Observes details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Frequently move boxes weighing up to 25 pounds across office for various needs.
• Occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Operates a vehicle (12-passenger van).
• Wears proper PPE (personal protective equipment) when necessary for exposure control.
Qualifications
• Attention to detail - consistent and methodical approach and ability to maintain accurate and transparent operational and programmatic structure.
• Excellent oral and written communication - ability to read, write, and analyze reports, correspondence, data, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and answer questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
