SOME (So Others Might Eat) - exists to help the homeless and poor of Washington, DC. With over 30 programs throughout the District of Columbia, we provide a wide spectrum of services to the most vulnerable individuals and families of our city. We strive to provide successful paths toward mental and physical health, continued sobriety, job training and employment with a living wage, affordable housing, and ultimately living independently and confidently.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is currently seeking a full-time Donations Aide/Mail Clerk for our O Street location in NW Washington, DC.

Position Description: Receives, sorts, stores, and distributes non-monetary donations as needed. Provides support to Mailbox 71, sorting, organizing, and distributing mail.

Covid-19 Considerations: SOME (So Others Might Eat) currently has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. We require all employees to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination and boosters, except where a reasonable medical or religious accommodation can be granted upon review by human resources. Should you be offered and accept a position within SOME, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination and boosters or request the appropriate medical or religious exemption as part of the pre-employment onboarding process.

Qualifications:

Required: High school diploma or GED; 1-3 years of experience working with the homeless population & mentally ill.

License/Certification: Must have an active, valid driver's license

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to move donations. May be required to sit, stand, bend, lift and carry items throughout the day.
• Customer service skills to work with donors and customers
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Flexibility with the ability to multi-task despite competing priorities
• Conflict resolution skills
• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• Demonstrates professionalism while working with customers and donors
• Mission-focused

Some duties include but are not limited to:

• Sort clothing items and label them by size
• Maintain inventory and displayed clothing in Clothing Room for clients
• Maintain order and cleanliness of the Clothing Room
• Sort food items and toiletries and store in a warehouse
• Receive donations and provide donation receipts
• Manages and Operates the Mail Database
• Sends out the text and email notifications for new mail
• Holds mail services during the designated hours

Reports to: Director of In-Kind Services

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

To Apply: Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.

SOME (So Others Might Eat) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or liability for service in the Armed forces of the United States. SOME (So Others Might Eat) is also a Drug-Free Workplace.