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Join the Community Warehouse team, and help neighbors in need of furniture every day. Current openings are listed below.
Development Director
Position: Development Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Supervises: Development & Communications team (4 direct reports)
Status: Full-time exempt*
Location: Hybrid (3 days/week at our NE Portland office)
Salary: $85,000 to $88,000 plus excellent benefits (see below)
Timeline: Interested applicants should submit application materials by EOD Friday, March 29, 2024. We will review applications on a rolling basis and reach out to candidates by Wednesday, April 3.
*Community Warehouse is piloting a 4-day workweek! General hours for this position during the 4-day workweek are Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM.
About Community Warehouse:
Community Warehouse is your friendly, local furniture bank, serving the Portland area for the past 22 years. How does a furniture bank work? We redistribute donated household goods and furnishings to neighbors who need them, turning empty houses into comfy homes. Learn about our mission and services in this 2-minute video!
This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, and caring staff and volunteers for an outstanding nonprofit in the Portland area. Community Warehouse has been rated one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine for 6 years in a row. We are a strong and supportive team, and we encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diverse community we serve.
About this position:
The Development Director oversees and manages Community Warehouse’s fundraising department. They work in direct partnership with the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Directors team to achieve strategic and financial goals that sustain the organization. With a deep understanding of the constituents and needs served by the organization, the Development Director is a strong fundraiser who actively participates in acquiring resources, increasing public awareness, and strategizing steps to meet goals. As a member of senior leadership, they also contribute to strategic planning and decision-making for the organization. A successful Development Director will lead both external development and internal management, aligning with community-centric fundraising principles. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead a department team, oversee multiple projects, and support a collaborative culture throughout the organization. If you are a fundraising professional looking to flex your leadership skills and work in a supportive environment for an outstanding mission, this position may be for you!
Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:
LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONAL ENGAGEMENT
- Lead the Board Development Committee and provide support to the Executive Director to ensure stewardship and performance of Board members.
- Act as a primary liaison and support to the Board of Directors regarding fundraising and communications activities & goals.
- Contribute to the development of strategies, budgets, and other operational components.
- Leadership role in implementation of strategic plan, including equity, diversity, and inclusion process.
- Support organizational data collection and evaluations.
- Work alongside senior staff with planning and decision-making.
- Ensure funding requirements are in alignment with programmatic goals and results.
- Oversee proper financial reporting and reconciliation with the Business Office.
- Lead and maintain an organizational culture of philanthropy.
- Other leadership & operational duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
FUND DEVELOPMENT
- Lead the drafting of Community Warehouse’s Development & Communications Plan with the Development team and evaluate its goals and activities.
- Maintain recommended community-centric practices across development activities and bring new opportunities to the table.
- Manage fundraising goals through annual fund development & appeals; grant-writing; and special events.
- Lead individual and corporate giving; build a portfolio of donors, create strategy and secure major gifts.
- Supervise and support Grants Manager with grant-writing, tracking, reporting, and funder relationships.
- Supervise and support Development Specialist to maintain accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge, report on donor trends, and provide timely acknowledgement and updates.
COMMUNICATIONS
- Supervise and support Communications team to produce fundraising materials, mailed and emailed newsletters, collateral materials, press releases and social media.
- Represent and advocate for the organization through public speaking opportunities and external stakeholder meetings.
Key Preferred Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate is energized by cultivating relationships with people. You are an excellent communicator, problem-solver, and project manager. You thrive in a diverse, equity-focused work environment. Community Warehouse is open to a variety of qualifications through lived and learned experience.
- Five+ years of fundraising, communications, and strategy work at a nonprofit
- Supervisory experience required
- Experience securing five to six figure gifts. Capital campaign experience preferred.
- Experience in logistics of fundraising events and campaigns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex ideas and programs into clear and compelling narratives
- Demonstrable success in communicating with donors and community members
- Analytical, creative thinker, and problem-solver
- Ability to efficiently manage projects, meet deadlines, and maintain a sense of humor
- Ability to have difficult conversations with an open and mission-focused outlook
- Thrives in an equity-focused environment
- Embraces change and growth
- Must be comfortable working independently and as a member of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and Raiser’s Edge or other CRM
- Ability to provide individualized support to colleagues
- Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Commitment to the mission and values of Community Warehouse
- Preferred but not required: degree in related field and/or certificate in fundraising
- Preferred but not required: experience related to Community Warehouse’s mission (former case manager or referring agency representative, former client, lived experience with housing insecurity, etc.)
Physical Demands*
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Keying/typing
- Occasionally lifting between 1-25 lbs
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Insurance benefits will begin after the probationary period is over; on the first of the month following 30 days of start date. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) begin on the date of hire.
- Employer-paid health, dental, and alternative health (massage, chiropractic, & acupuncture) benefits
- Employee Assistance Programs: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health
- Employer matches up to 3% in 401k retirement account
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO and flexible holidays
- One month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Cell phone stipend
- 10% employee discount at the Estate Stores
Application materials must include: 1) a cover letter explaining how your professional experience has prepared you for this role and what the mission of Community Warehouse means for you, and 2) your resume. Please email these materials to careers (at) communitywarehouse (dot) org and write in the email subject line: Development Director Application. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity!
***Community Warehouse maintains a Non-discrimination Policy. As an equal Opportunity employer, we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation or origin; or veteran status. We maintain this Policy of Non-Discrimination with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to the development of a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who may contribute to this diversity to apply, even if you don’t meet all the preferred skills/experiences.***
Furniture Bank Manager - Washington County
Job Title: Furniture Bank Manager – Washington County
Reports to: Director of Programs
Supervises: 1 Program Supervisor, 3 Program Coordinators
Status: Exempt; Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm,
Hours (4-day workweek pilot through June 2024): 34 hours per week, Tuesday-Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Wage Range: $57,000-$62,000 annually
Benefits: 100% Employer Paid Health/Dental Insurance, Generous Paid Time Off, Retirement Contributions (see benefits for more detail)
About Community Warehouse:
Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and household goods to neighbors in need. Through two locations (Portland and Tualatin) and referrals from over 200 partner agencies, the Warehouse helps families and individuals turn their empty housing into comfy homes. Families are able to pick out essential household items that help improve their quality of life at home. We also operate two Estate Stores that sell some donated items to support our mission and engage the community in shopping for a cause.
Do you enjoy staying active and helping people while you work? This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, caring staff and volunteers for a community-centered organization. Community Warehouse has been rated one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon for 5 years running. Learn more about our mission and services in this 2-minute video!
Responsibilities:
The Furniture Bank Manager is responsible for the management of site-specific furniture bank operations. (Please note that the current site is located in Tualatin, but will be relocated to the Beaverton area within 3-8 months.) They facilitate the implementation of Program goals, supervise site-specific Furniture Bank staff, and represent the furniture bank site on Community Warehouse’s leadership team. The Furniture Bank Manager values working in a multicultural and diverse environment, supports program access for clients, and champions agency goals.
Essential Duties:
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- Collaboratively design, implement, and administer furniture bank programs to serve neighbors who need furniture
- Oversee daily furniture bank operations with emphasis on quality of services, client/donor/volunteer satisfaction, and efficiency
- Hire, train, lead, develop, and retain a diverse, high-performing, client-centered staff team to meet program goals; build the program team’s leadership and delegate effectively. Motivate and lead a high-performance team: mentor direct reports to maximize their professional development and support the development of their teams; conduct regular check-ins and ongoing performance evaluations; implement corrective action as needed
- Lead regular department meetings to disseminate pertinent information and encourage collaborative problem-solving
- Work effectively within a team-dependent environment and provide leadership that encourages collaboration at all levels.
- Maintain an adaptable attitude to ensure all site and program needs are met.
- Take steps to ensure the Tualatin Furniture Bank meets weekly, monthly, and annual goals.
- Collaboratively manage staff to conduct client services: coordinate client scheduling, greet clients and case managers, review intake paperwork, collect waivers and program fees, and move furniture.
- Maintain positive relationships with partner agencies and case managers; lead monthly case manager orientations.
- Collaboratively manage staff to conduct donation intake: stay updated on list of accepted items to determine whether donations are appropriate for Furniture Bank/Estate Stores, and gracefully decline donations that do not fit CW guidelines. Support staff in physically moving furniture.
- Work with Enterprise staff to determine which items are kept in the furniture bank and which items are sold in the Estate Store.
- Manage volunteers during daily shifts.
- Cover weekend donation intake when staff is unavailable.
- Work in collaboration with the Business Office to reconcile Accounts Receivable and ensure that paperwork is turned in on a timely basis.
- Support Development and Communications efforts as needed
- Work closely with the contracted Delivery team in ensuring clients are receiving items in a timely manner and in the condition that they left the Furniture Bank
- Oversee program data collection and program evaluation
- As part of the Community Warehouse leadership team, support the organization’s vision, values, direction, and policies.
- Responsible for other program duties based on coverage needs. Other duties as assigned.
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years minimum site/staff management experience
- Preferred bachelor’s degree in business, nonprofit administration, social services, or related field
- Strong, practiced staff management skills: ability to delegate and direct others, to lead group and one-on-one meetings, and maintain HR policies/procedures
- Experience leading with trauma-informed care and strengths-based practices
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs repetitively
- Willingness/ability to drive a 20-foot box truck (training available)
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, community-centered environment
- Ability to carry out practical actions to deal with issues directly
- Self-motivated, collaborative work ethic
- Values a joyful work environment
- Values growth and change
- Ability to work with and lead a diverse group of people
- Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and Gmail platform
- Must pass a criminal background check
Benefits:
Insurance benefits will begin after the introductory period is over; on the first of the month following 30 days of hire date. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) begin on the date of hire.
- Employer-paid health, dental, and alternative health benefits for employee
- Employer matches 3% in Simple IRA
- Employer-paid Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health
- 4 weeks PTO accrual plus holiday pay
- One month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
- Training and professional development opportunities
- A culture of self-care and life balance (currently piloting a 4-day workweek)
To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to careers @ communitywarehouse . org and write in the email subject line: Furniture Bank Manager Application. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity!
***Community Warehouse maintains a Non-discrimination Policy. As an equal Opportunity employer, we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation or origin; or veteran status. We maintain this Policy of Non-Discrimination with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to the development of a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who may contribute to this diversity to apply, even if you don’t meet all the preferred skills/experiences.***
Furniture Bank Coordinator - Washington County
Job Title: Furniture Bank Coordinator – Washington County
Reports to: Furniture Bank Manager
Supervises: N/A
Status: Non-Exempt; Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Monday thru Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm,
4 day work week pilot (through June 2024): (34 hours per week), Tuesday thru Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm
Salary: $44,000-$47,000, annually
Benefits: 100% Employer Paid Insurance, Paid Time Off, retirement (see benefits for more information)
About Community Warehouse:
Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and household goods to neighbors in need. Through two locations (Portland and Tualatin) and referrals from over 200 partner agencies, the Warehouse helps families and individuals turn their empty housing into comfy homes. Families are able to pick out essential household items that help improve their quality of life at home. We also operate two Estate Stores that sell some donated items to support our mission and engage the community in shopping for a cause.
Do you enjoy staying active and helping people while you work? This is a unique opportunity to work alongside fun, dedicated, caring staff and volunteers for a community-centered organization. Community Warehouse has been rated one of the 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon for 5 years running. Learn more about our mission and services in this 2-minute video!
Position Summary:
The Furniture Bank Coordinator supports Community Warehouse with daily program operations. This position facilitates the daily intake and distribution of furniture and household items and maintains positive communication with donors, volunteers, clients, and partner agency personnel who visit the Warehouse. This position is for a motivated individual who can work independently and with a team to support donation intake and sort items. This person will also assist the Pickup Drivers to collect donations, as needed. This position requires staff to support in our other sites and on the Pickup Truck : primarily based at our Tualatin location (8380 SW Nyberg Street, Tualatin, OR 97062), and also expected to work at our Portland location (3961 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212), and Gresham location (819 SE 202nd Ave.)
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
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- Greet donors, screen donations, write donation receipts
- Determine if donated items are in working order, and meet Community Warehouse criteria for donations
- Greet clients and caseworkers, create intake records in OnDemand (iPad), collect waiver signatures, collect program fees, write receipts for payments
- Maintain respectful communications with caseworkers, donors, volunteers, and clients
- Utilize trauma informed care when assisting clients shopping
- Unpack and sort donations
- Keep the furniture bank clean and organized
- Ensure outside parking lot, storage containers, and recycling areas are clean and organized
- Participate in regular meetings and check-ins with supervisor and staff team
- Participate in performance evaluations of this position as directed by Furniture Bank Manager
- May need to assist Pickup Drivers, which could include: driving a company-owned, 18-foot box truck, safely picking up or delivering of furniture to and from Community Warehouse, accepting payment for pickup services and accurate recording of transactions, and ensuring all truck and road safety guidelines are followed at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Key Preferred Skills & Experience:
- High School diploma preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
- Excellent organization and customer service skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Feel comfortable working independently
- Comfortable using/learning technology (such as Excel, Square, online scheduler & data reporting system)
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Must have clean driving record (preferred)
- Ability/willingness to drive a 20ft truck (preferred)
- Must pass criminal background check
- Ability to work with a diverse group of people
- Ability to work efficiently, think creatively, and maintain a sense of humor
- Thrives in an equity-focused environment that embraces change and growth
- Commitment to the goals and mission of Community Warehouse
- Weekend work may be required
*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Insurance benefits will begin after the introductory period is over; on the first of the month following 30 days of hire date. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) begin on the date of hire.
- Employer-paid health, dental, and alternative health (massage, chiropractic, & acupuncture) premium benefits
- Employer matches up to 3% in Simple IRA
- Life insurance
- Employer Assistance Programs: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health
- One month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
- Training and professional development opportunities
- 10% employee discount at the Estate Stores
- A culture of self-care and life balance
Instructions on Applying:
To apply, please email careers @ communitywarehouse . org with the subject line “TUA Furniture Bank Coordinator”. Attach your resume and a response to the following question: What inspires you to apply for this position at Community Warehouse?
Community Warehouse maintains a Non-Discrimination Policy. As an equal opportunity employer, we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or religion; sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression; disability; marital status; citizenship or nation of origin; or veteran status. We maintain this policy with respect to recruitment and hiring, promotion and compensation, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We are dedicated to the development of a diverse workplace and, as such, we strongly encourage those who contribute to this diversity to apply, even if you don’t meet all the preferred skills/experiences.