Donations Specialist

Major Responsibilities:

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

- Solicit, distribute, value, and track in-kind contributions and collaborate with direct service staff in leveraging donations; - Organize and maintain inventory for donation space both on-site and off-site; - Assist with the development and facilitation of match-generating opportunities to leverage community interest and in-kind donations; - Manage donations tracking through Salesforce; - Support community engagement events as needed; - Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency; - Participate in IRC Communities of Practice, staff meetings, staff development activities, and fully engages as a member of the Community Engagement team; - Other related duties as assigned.

Key Working Relationships:

Position Reports to: Community Engagement Manager Position directly supervises: Volunteers and Interns Other Internal and/or external contacts:

Internal: Turlock staff, volunteers, and interns

External: Donors, schools and universities, community groups, and other external parties

Job Requirements:

Education: BA/BS degree preferred, preferably with an emphasis in communication, non-profit management, human resources, international development, or relevant field of study.

Work Experience: At least 2 years of relevant work experience in volunteer coordination, development, management, outreach and engagement, communications, human resources, or related field. A significant portion of this experience should include responsibilities in outreach, communication, training, and nonprofit fundraising. Program coordination/management in humanitarian relief, public service, or other not-for-profit environments a plus.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

- Excellent interpersonal communication skills; ability to develop and maintain long-term partnerships with donors, vendors, community organizations and other stakeholders; - Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment; - Experience developing and providing orientations and trainings; - Experience implementing effective outreach and marketing strategies and leveraging community support; - Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated success in developing and managing multiple projects and activities; - Strong writing and communication skills, including experience working in and developing teams; - Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines; - Proven ability to contribute both independently and as a key team member; - Proficient in Microsoft Office including outlook, word, publisher, and excel; - Proven ability to work within multiple online platforms, including Salesforce, CRMs, Google Drive, MailChimp, and Facebook.

Language Skills: Excellent written and spoken English

Certificates or Licenses: Reliable transportation with proof of valid driver’s license, insurance and clean driving record is required;

Working Environment:

- Standard office environment. In-kind donation distribution will require driving a box truck and lifting to move items into homes. Some weekends and evenings may be required.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement****: In accordance with IRC’s duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires new hires to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for any in-office or hybrid positions. All IRC US offices require full vaccination to attend any in-office functions (e.g., meetings, trainings).

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity****: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer****: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $120 per month, dental starting at $7 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

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