So Others Might Eat/ SOME Looking for Donations Aide/Mail Clerk at Washington, DC  Full Time

SOME (So Others Might Eat) 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.

Position Description: The Donations Aide/Mail Clerk receives, sorts, stores, and distributes non-monetary donations as needed. Provides support to Mailbox 71, sorting, organizing, and distributing mail.

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

Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma or GED; 1-3 years of experience working with the homeless or mentally ill population

Preferred: Valid driver’s license

Schedule:

Expected Contributions:

• Receive donations and provide donation receipts
• Sort clothing items, food and toiletries and store in warehouse
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the donations room
• Answer emails and voicemails and answer donor questions; explain SOME programs
• Manage scheduling and logistics of pick ups and deliveries
• Maintain inventory database for the warehouse, clothing room and pantry
• Manage and operate the mail database
• Sends out the text and email notifications for new mail

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.
• Proficient with MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Customer service skills to work with donors and customers
• Conflict resolution skills
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Demonstrates professionalism while working with customers and donors
• Mission-focused

Reports to: Sr. Director, Community Resources

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 and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.