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JOB TITLE: Family Services Coordinator
ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie
The PROP Shop of Eden Prairie is a nonprofit organization serving low-income families with clothing, household goods, and furniture by collecting donations from the community and operating a resale store. The PROP Shop has a small staff working with over 100 volunteers a week and is seeking a new member of its team to help it grow.
Wage Category: $23-$25/hour, non-exempt, temporary 90 day-to-hire, 20-30 hours/week
We need your energy and reliability to meet the needs of a growing organization. You will manage the social services program needs of the organization and will help with donation processing. We are looking for a self-starter who is willing to work hard with a great team.
Primary Duties:
- Family Services and Family Services Room Maintenance
- Assist PROP Shop families with their needs and maintain client records.
- Organize and sort large quantities of donations to maintain the Family Services area (including the supply of clothing, dishes, towels, bedding, etc.)
- Give tours, assistance, and guidance to new clients as needed.
- Train volunteers on Family Services procedures.
- Coordinate the distribution of furniture donations to meet the needs of local families.
- Community relationships
- Maintain relationships with other nonprofit, governmental, religious, and business organizations to provide referral information to PROP Shop clients.
- Communicate with other agencies helping families in need to share information regarding our programs and maintain understanding of their services.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- Prior experience in the nonprofit sector desired.
- Strong organizational skills including decision-making abilities for donation sorting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to refocus after interruptions.
- Computer literacy, experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access desired.
- Ability to independently plan and organize one’s own activities.
- Ability to problem-solve and maintain composure in a stressful environment.
- Willingness to learn and practice best practices in nonprofit volunteer management.
- Bilingual preferred; at a minimum, the ability to understand and to make one’s self understood to all Spanish speaking individuals.
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Flexible schedule availability, including some evenings and weekends.
To apply please submit your resume and any other materials you would like the PROP Shop to consider to: The PROP Shop Attn: Personnel Committee 15195 Martin Drive Eden Prairie, MN 55344 or info@propshopep.org