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The Food Bank & Logistics Coordinator directly manages all aspects of the center’s food distribution, and special/ seasonal distributions, including food sourcing, logistics of the distribution, volunteer recruitment and management, administration, reporting, and above all, serving community members in need with kindness and compassion.
He/She reports directly to the Social Services Director of the center.
Necessary qualifications include:
- An ability to communicate pleasantly and professionally with clients, volunteers, community partners and other stakeholders of the center
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Knowledge of safe and proper food handling and storage practices
- Physical fitness and ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds as needed
- Resourceful and creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Flexibility and availability to work as needed
- Proven data management and computer skills
- A valid driver’s license and current insurance at required minimums
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred
- An ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and high energy
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Sourcing
- Work with local food banks, grocery stores, community partners and others to consistently procure needed, healthy food cost effectively
- Collaborate with the Social Services Director and administration to seek and apply for grant funding
Logistics - Manage the pick-ups and donations of food and other items
- Oversee the sorting, packing and safe storage of food
- Organize the food distribution and all related details
- Coordinate any home deliveries or emergency walk-ins
- Maintain a clean and well-ordered kitchen, pantry and storage area
Administration - Oversee the enrollment of clients while properly maintaining personal private client information.
- Manage client sign-in on the day of distribution
- Maintain key data points for reporting and create and communicate regular reports to the administration, funders and other stakeholders
- Seek new and creative ways grow the food bank and to meet client needs as they evolve
Hours
- Wednesdays 10am – 4pm
- Thursdays 8am – 1pm
- Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays – 4 hours/day (flexible from 10am – 4pm)
- As needed for special & seasonal distributions
Email: [email protected] to apply. Please put “Food Bank & Logistics Coordinator” in the Subject Line of the email.
The Office Assistant performs basic administrative duties that support the Social Services staff, including answering phones and fielding calls, receiving walk-in clients and visitors, filing and other light duties as needed.
He/She reports directly to the Social Services Director of the center.
This is a part-time position. Work hours are normally 11:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday, but may vary based on activities.
Necessary qualifications include:
- An ability to communicate pleasantly and professionally with clients, volunteers, community partners and other stakeholders of the center
- Strong organization and time management skills
- An ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and high energy
- Attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Applications
- Fluency in Arabic, Spanish or Dari is helpful, but not necessary
The Office Assistant handles sensitive client information including Protected Personal Information (PPI) and case details. He/She will maintain strict confidentiality, and take care to handle any client information properly.
Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] to apply.
The Dar Al-Hijrah Social Services Office serves community members in need, primarily low-income immigrants and refugees experiencing food and housing insecurity. We provide a full spectrum of Family Assistance Services, Self-Sufficiency Classes and Community Programs and Events.
We are currently seeking a Case Manager/Navigator. This is a part-time position. Work hours are 11:00am – 4:00pm Monday through Friday. Additionally, the candidate will be willing and able to work flexible hours as client needs and special projects dictate.
The Case Manager reports directly to the Social Services Director, and works collaboratively with Social Services staff, as well as other members of the staff and administrative team.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The Case Manager’s primary responsibility will be to ensure that clients and their families gain access to appropriate internal and external services and supports in a timely manner. The Case Manager will provide appropriate referrals, assist with navigating and accessing services, and follow up to ensure all linkages are successful and meet the client’s needs.
The Case Manager should have or be able to develop a good working knowledge of internal and external services available. Services include, but are not limited to food access, housing, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, health care and job support.
The Case Manager will be flexible and highly visible in the community. He/She will serve as an advocate for clients and work in partnership with clients and providers.
The Case Manager may, at times, accompany clients to agency/provider sites.
The Case Manager will establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, staff, and other providers including county/state agencies and professional groups/organizations.
The Case Manager handles sensitive client information including Protected Personal Information (PPI) and case details. He/She will maintain strict confidentiality, and will ensure accuracy and attention to detail in record keeping and reporting.
Above all, the Case Manager should demonstrate kindness, compassion, empathy, flexibility, patience and fairness while serving community members in need.
Necessary qualifications include:
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate pleasantly and professionally with clients, volunteers, community partners and other stakeholders
- Ability to establish appropriate boundaries
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Resourceful and creative thinking and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility and availability to work as needed
- An ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment and high energy
- Proven data management and computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google programs
- A valid driver’s license and current insurance at required minimum
- Bi-lingual in English and Arabic, Dari, Pashto, or Spanish is a plus
Email: [email protected] to apply. Please put “Application-Case Manager” in the Subject Line of the email.
The Dar Al-Hijrah Social Services Office serves community members in need, primarily low-income immigrants and refugees experiencing food and housing insecurity. We provide a full spectrum of Family Assistance Services, Self-Sufficiency Classes and Community Programs and Events.
We are seeking a manager for our Thrift Shop in Falls Church, VA.
The Thrift Shop Manager directly manages all aspects of the center’s Thrift Shop, including managing all donations, cash and credit sales, shop staff and volunteers, displays and pricing.
He/She reports directly to the Social Services Director of the center.
Necessary qualifications include:
- An ability to communicate pleasantly and professionally with customers and volunteers
- Strong organization and time management skills
- High energy and an ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Retail and Supervisor experience
- Experience using cash register and credit card processing machine
- Proficient in basic mathematical skills
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must speak, read and write English. Bilingual English/Spanish speaker preferred
- Physical fitness and ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Directly train and supervise staff and volunteers
- Open and close the shop
- Welcome and assist donors and customers at the shop
- Receive, sort and price donations
- Maintain fresh and attractive store displays
- Plan and oversee special sales
- Incorporate online sales
- Coordinate and oversee consignment sales
- Promote the shop to the community
- Handle complaints and resolve any problems
- Work with the office to process and track daily cash
- Other duties as assigned
The shop is open 10am -4pm, seven days a week.
The manager’s hours are 9:30am-4:30pm, 5 days a week
Pay: $15 per hour
Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] to apply