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Mobile Donation Attendant
AI Summary
Works part-time as a Mobile Donation Attendant at donation events, greeting donors, unloading and sorting donated goods, recording intake, and safely operating assigned vehicles and equipment.
About this role
Are you looking for meaningful, flexible work that makes a difference in your community? Whether you're just starting out, returning to the workforce, or seeking a rewarding way to stay active in retirement, the Mobile Donation Attendant role at Goodwill could be the perfect fit. This part-time position offers a chance to be part of a mission-driven team, supporting sustainability and job creation through donated goods. No prior experience is required—just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
Position Objective:
- Serve as the face of Goodwill at mobile donation drives, creating a positive experience for all donors.
- Work independently on-site for donation events (typically 6 hours) to receive, sort, and protect donated goods.
- Safely load, unload, and transport donations using a Goodwill box truck or vehicle as assigned.
- Deliver donations to appropriate facilities and assist with proper routing and documentation.
- Ensure safety standards are followed and maintain a clean, organized donation area throughout the event.
Essential Duties:
- Greet and thank donors warmly while accepting donations at off-site locations.
- Provide world class customer service and represent Goodwill’s mission positively in the community.
- Unload donations at receiving sites and ensure items are routed correctly (retail, salvage, recycling, etc.).
- Maintain accurate daily donor logs and donation intake records.
- Operate company vehicle, pallet jack, or other material handling equipment after proper training.
- Follow all safety and lifting guidelines; maintain cleanliness and order at mobile donation site.
- Communicate with store teams or logistics personnel to report donation volumes, issues, or delays.
Essential Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; donor-focused.
- Strong time management and self-direction in remote settings.
- Reliable and punctual, with a strong sense of urgency and initiative.
- Ability to perform physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Basic problem-solving skills and situational judgment.
- Previous material handling or truck experience a plus.
Core Competencies:
- Initiative: Acts without being told; takes independent action to improve outcomes.
- Innovation: Seeks out and embraces new ways to improve efficiency or service delivery.
- Results Orientation: Sets high performance goals; consistently meets or exceeds expectations.
- Job Knowledge: Demonstrates expertise and applies it effectively in the field.
- Reliability: Dependable and consistent; follows through on commitments with integrity.
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