CAREERS

Position Title: Furniture Bank Coordinator
Reports to: Furniture Bank Manager – East
Supervises: N/A
Location: East Furniture Bank – 819 SE 202nd Ave. Portland, OR 97233
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Salary: $25.37 per hour (estimated $44,854.16 annually)

*Community Warehouse has launched a 4-day workweek! General hours for this position are Wednesday- Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm (34 hours/week). Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

About Community Warehouse:

Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and household goods to neighbors overcoming adversity. Through two furniture banks in the greater Portland metropolitan area 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 an  Estate Store and online store 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 short video!

We are dedicated to developing and retaining a diverse workplace and as such, we strongly encourage those who contribute to this diversity to apply. We believe by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for personal and professional enrichment, we are better able to serve our community.

Position Summary:

We are excited to share that we are taking steps to turn our Gresham Donation Intake Center into a Furniture Bank providing services to the East Metropolitan area! 

Initially this position will primarily be responsible for receiving and sorting donations as we set up additional staffing and space for the East Furniture Bank to be operational. 

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 our other sites and on the Pickup Truck: primarily based at our East location (819 SE 202nd Ave. Portland, OR 97233), and also expected to work at our Portland location (3961 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212) and West location  (9806 SW Tigard St, Portland, OR 97223). 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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 required

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits:

Insurance benefits begin 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 retirement account
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Work life balance – 4 day work week! 
• Generous PTO and flexible holidays
• One-month paid sabbatical at 5-year tenure (in addition to PTO)
• Professional development stipend
• 10% employee discount at the Estate Store

Instructions on Applying:

To apply, please email Careers@communitywarehouse.org with the following: 

• Subject line: “East Furniture Bank Coordinator” 
• Attach your resume
• In the body include a response to the following question: 
• What inspires you to apply for this position at Community Warehouse?
• How have your experiences prepared you for this role? 

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.

Job Title: Development Manager
Reports to: Development Director
Supervises: Development Coordinator
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary: $58,000-$61,000
Location: This position is primarily based out of our NE Portland location.

*Community Warehouse has launched a 4-day workweek! General hours for this position are Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (34 hours/week). Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.

About Community Warehouse:

Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and household goods to neighbors overcoming adversity. Through two furniture banks in the greater Portland metropolitan area 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 an  Estate Store and online store that sells 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 short video!

About this position:

The Development Manager will support the Development Director with Community Warehouse’s fundraising efforts. The Development Manager will conduct the planning, implementation, and completion of campaigns, fundraising events, and donor stewardship efforts. They will identify and secure sponsorships, engage and grow Community Warehouse’s monthly donor base, and oversee donor engagement while using community-centric practices to cultivate philanthropic relationships that will set up financial stability for the future.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• With the Development Director, help create the annual Development Plan and strategic fundraising goals, and manage the identified fundraising activities to secure financial support from individuals and corporations. 
• Provide bimonthly reports to the Development Director which measure progress towards achieving the plan.
• Supervise and support the Development Coordinator in maintaining accurate donor records in Raiser’s Edge, reporting on donor trends, and providing timely acknowledgment and updates. 
• Donor Cultivation and Stewardship: Build and maintain relationships with existing and potential donors through personalized communication, meetings, and events. Carry out strategies to engage donors and enhance donor retention rates. Manage donor stewardship efforts, including bi-annual donor update mailings, donor Valentine’s Day cards, Warehouse tours, regular updates to sustaining donors and planned giving circle members, and thank you calls.
• Fundraising Events: Plan, organize, and oversee fundraising events, including Chair Affair. Coordinate logistics, recruit volunteers, and ensure events are carried out smoothly.
• Corporate Partnerships: Identify and cultivate relationships with corporate partners for sponsorship and other giving opportunities—secure sponsorships for Chair Affair.
• Individual Giving Campaigns: Manage individual giving campaigns, including direct mail appeals, online fundraising, and peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives.
• Database Management: Using Raiser’s Edge, maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions. Analyze donor data to identify trends and track and communicate progress toward fundraising goals. Develop, document, and update database policies and procedures.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with internal stakeholders to collect relevant data from donors and clients in a trauma-informed manner, and align fundraising efforts with organizational priorities. Provide regular updates on fundraising activities and outcomes. Support the Communications team to create and deliver fundraising communications. Schedule and coordinate with volunteers to accomplish campaigns, events, and mailings.

Key Preferred Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate is energized by cultivating relationships with people. You are an excellent communicator 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.

• 3+ years of nonprofit fundraising and donor cultivation experience
• Experience in logistics of fundraising events and campaigns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with 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
• 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:

Life, health and dental insurance benefits will begin after the probationary 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 retirement account
• Life insurance

• Employer Assistance Programs: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health

• Vacations and flexible paid time off
• 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

• 4 day work week! 

Instructions on Applying:

To apply, please email Careers@communitywarehouse.org with the following: 

• Subject line: “Development Manager” 
• Attach your resume
• In the body include a response to the following questions: 
• What inspires you to apply for this position at Community Warehouse?
• How have your experiences prepared you for this role? 

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 Non-Discrimination 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. We believe by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for personal and professional enrichment, we are better able to serve our community.

Position Title: Finance Coordinator
Reports to: Operations & Finance Manager
Supervises: N/A
Status: Non-Exempt, 34 hours/week
Location: NE Portland
Salary: Hourly – Estimated annual pay of $47,000-$49,000

*Community Warehouse has launched a 4-day workweek! General hours for this position are Tuesday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (34 hours/week). Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

About Community Warehouse:

Community Warehouse (CW) is a nonprofit furniture bank that redistributes donated furniture and household goods to neighbors overcoming adversity. Through two furniture banks in the greater Portland metropolitan area 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 an  Estate Store and online store that sell some donated items to support our mission and engage the community in shopping for a cause.

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 short video!

Position Summary:

The Finance Coordinator supports all departments with daily business office responsibilities, including administrative and financial duties, to ensure a positive and efficient operating environment at Community Warehouse.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Process incoming and outgoing mail 
• Organize and file documents
• In collaboration with the Operations and Finance Manager respond to staff needs/questions for Business office
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Financial Responsibilities:

• Process bills, checks, and cash receipts
• Assist in managing Accounts Receivable and communicate / send invoices to customers / partner agencies
• Enter Accounts Payable and communicate with vendors
• Assist with compiling financial records for audit and taxes
• Assist with year-end closing procedures
• Assist with special projects as needed

Physical Demands*

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Ability to answer phones
• Keying/typing
• Lifting between 1-5 lbs
• Concentrated and continuous mental and visual attention; the work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy, and is both repetitive and diversified

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Preferred Skills & Experience:

The ideal candidate has an understanding of nonprofit accounting, strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, ability to collaborate with other team members, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision once trained. You thrive in a diverse, equity-focused work environment. 

Community Warehouse is open to a variety of qualifications through lived and learned experience.

• Experience in nonprofit accounting and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent time management, organization, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks
• Friendly, helpful, kind, and engaging personality to ascertain team and community needs
• Values a joyful work environment that embraces growth and change
• Commitment to the goals and mission of Community Warehouse

Benefits:

Life, health and dental insurance benefits will begin after the probationary 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 retirement account
• Life insurance

• Employer Assistance Programs: access to financial and legal advice through BPA Health

• Vacations and flexible paid time off
• 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

• 4 day work week! 

Instructions on Applying:

To apply, please email Careers@communitywarehouse.org with the following: 

• Subject line: “Finance Coordinator” 
• Attach your resume
• In the body include a response to the following question: 
• What inspires you to apply for this position at Community Warehouse?
• How have your experiences prepared you for this role? 

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.