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Description

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: On-Call

Schedule: Hours vary

Location: Kenai Thrift Store

General Statement

The Salvation Army is a branch of the Christian Church, and the ultimate goal of all programs is a spiritual regeneration of all people. As a result, it is a necessity that the employee will place emphasis on people consistent with the goals and objectives of The Salvation Army, namely, the Salvation, regeneration, and reclamation of men and women, boys, and girls through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, God's only Son. This position will be required to work in different locations consisting of the Kenai Store, Soldotna Store, Warehouse, Food Pantry, Church, and will be responsible for driving the vehicles, pick-up/handling of donations, coordination of volunteers, moving and rearranging of sales and storage space, and general maintenance including/but not limited to: snow shoveling/plowing, lawn maintenance, garbage disposal and janitorial duties as required.

Qualifications

1. Agrees with the Christian Mission of The Salvation Army.
2. Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent and sometimes continuous basis. This job will require the ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead, and to be able to lift and carry 100 lbs. for 100 feet.
3. Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills as well as able to perform basic reading, writing and mathematical skills.
4. Able to work/interact effectively with the public, co-workers, and volunteers.
5. Able to work with little supervision, follow instructions and possess the ability to supervise others.
6. Must have an unrestricted Alaska Divers License, be 21 years of age, and have a DOT Medical Card if necessary.
7. Must be able to demonstrate the highest level of business and client confidentiality.
8. Must pass all background checks required by The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities/Duties

1. Direct all Thrift Store/Food Pantry pick-ups. Including but not limited to Drop boxes, all store properties inside and outside, call in pick-ups loading lor unloading commodities, or food bank pick-ups, etc. Supervise any community service workers assigned to you. And handle all donations on behalf of The Salvation Army in a professional and competent manner.
2. Warehouse duties are/but not limited to sorting incoming donations, moving boxed donations, bailing, loading bailed rags, and general upkeep of warehouse space.
3. Operate cash register, help with customers, and do daily cash sheets. (Only when store is understaffed)
4. Direct the maintenance and upkeep of all Corps properties, through the use of employees, volunteers, and personal duties. (Janitorial Duties, perform minor repairs as needed, or direct the contracted repair company in the needed repairs, General upkeep such as snow removal/plowing, sanding, and shoveling of Walkways and roofs, mowing of grass, general janitorial, and other similar upkeep needs.
5. Maintain the Automobile fleet of the Corps,
6. Assist corps officer in other corps business as needed. In any position with The Salvation Army, it is impossible to predict the many requests and assignments that can and will be made on an employee. This is the case with this position, flexibility and a cooperative spirit are crucial characteristics of the person who holds this position.

Acknowledgement Of Religious Purposes of The Salvation Army

The employee acknowledges that he/she has been informed and understands The Salvation Army's religious purpose and status as a church. The employee agrees that he/she shall do nothing to his/her relationship with The Salvation Army as an employee to undermine its religious mission. The employee agrees and understands that his/her services are a necessary part of The Army's religious purposes, and his/her work-related conduct must not conflict with, int rfere with, or undermine such religious programs or The Army's religious purposes.

Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

Driver's License (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.