SCOPE OF WORK:
The Logistics Community Engagement Intern will work in coordination with the Community Engagement team to support the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s programs in the areas of procurement and distribution of in-kind donated resources to resettled refugee and immigrant populations. This includes research into the procurement of in-kind donations from the surrounding community, assistance in assembling and distributing client requests for donated resources, and providing general maintenance of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ storage facilities. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ relies on in-kind donations from its community of supporters to provide critical support to beneficiaries. This position will be integral for providing critical support to the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ in Sacramento. 
RESPONSIBILITIES: General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to the following:
- Procure new in-kind donations from the surrounding community, mainly through social media resources, including Offer Up, Facebook Marketplace, Buy Nothing Facebook Groups, Craigslist, and the r/SacramentoBuyNothing thread on Reddit.
- Searching donation opportunities from garage sales, estate sales, faith-based organizations, corporate offices, friends and family.
- Hosting donation or collection drives in person or virtually.
- Assemble donation kits, client donation requests from inventory in various warehouses and community partnerships to fulfill client needs.
- Distribute in-kind donations either via scheduled pickups from the office storage or via scheduled deliveries
- Maintain ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ storage facilities, including the warehouse, storage unit and office storage closet, by dusting products, organizing shelves, and disposing of expired & damaged inventory daily.
- Support the hosting food drives and Winter Welcome campaign.
- Support Community Engagement team, as needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Age 18 or older.
- Ability to lift 35-50 lbs. safely.
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written; proficiency in language(s) spoken by client group is desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes.
- Proof of valid driver’s license, insurance and clean driving record is required.
- Availability: Ideal schedule is in-person, Tues-Wed-Thurs between the hours of 9am-5pm, with a 30-minute break for lunch for full days. If remote opportunities are available, there would be potential to volunteer remotely on Monday thru Friday and/or weekends.
TO APPLY:
Complete an online application at . Please submit a cover letter (including desired position, availability and motivation for applying) and resume. You will be contacted for a phone screening and next steps. All volunteer positions are part-time, unpaid positions and require clearing a $40 background check through HireRight.
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