Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Buckner International Location: Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid

Location: Mesquite, TX - Onsite

Address: 5405 Shoe Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75149

Job Schedule : Full-Time

We are seeking a talented and friendly Humanitarian Aid Coordinator - Program Support to join our team committed to delivering outstanding care to our local community. As a Humanitarian Aid Coordinator , you will play an important role in in preparing shipments, receiving shipments and providing overall warehouse assistance. Additionally you will get to assist with recruitment, coordination, supervision, and engagement of all individual and group volunteers in support of Buckner International programs and fundraising efforts. Join our team and shine hope in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Pickup donations of food and aid for the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid .
• Accurately process and inventory all donations in a timely manner.
• Sort all inventoried donations into the proper storage racks.
• Document all in-kind donations following established procedures.
• Assist with processing, pulling and finalizing shipments.
• Assist in humanitarian aid volunteer engagement activities and preparations for the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid.
• Assist in preparing for orientation meetings, special events and other projects as needed.
• Assist in overseeing the internal processing of all incoming humanitarian aid requests and ensure they are processed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Work Saturdays to meet business needs.
• Loading and unload donations from vehicles, containers and from donor's homes and/or businesses.
• Drive assigned vehicle(s), Company owned and/or leased vehicles (truck and trailer, van, etc.), or personal vehicle as needed to pick up donations.
• When needed lead volunteers; orientation and required training to staff as directed.
• Manage detailed records regarding all Gift-in-Kinds including assistance in maintaining computerized inventory database.

What you'll bring:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum two-years prior related experience preferred.
• Previous experience in driving large commercial grade vehicles, warehouse power equipment such (I.e. fork trucks) preferred.
• Proficient understanding of process design and procedures development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to use up to 75 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move objects.
• Ability to walk frequently; occasionally stand for prolonged periods of time; occasionally required to squat, climb stairs, kneel, and twist. Required to sit for prolonged periods of time, including extensive airline travel.
• Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy. Requires ability to rent vehicles both domestically and internationally using required documentation. Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner.
• Ability to travel to various geographic locations, both domestic and international, and some overnight stays.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary documentation to travel internationally.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner International:

Since 1879 Buckner has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life. Buckner is one of the oldest and most unique faith-based social service organizations of its kind, serving hundreds of thousands of people each year in the United States and around the world. Learn more about our programs and ministry at buckner.org. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, ​age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.

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