- Ability to follow and give clear and concise directions to team members and volunteers
- Strong supervisory skills & ability to delegate
- Ability to make and use own judgment to make decisions as needed in a variety of circumstances
- Knowledge of environmental issues - recycling, hazardous materials, and waste disposal
- Computer proficient in Word, Excel, Windows, Google worksheets & calendars, basic keyboarding skills and ability to learn new software programs
· Ability to lead, hold accountable and inspire various sub teams to make one team.
· Ability to supervise and understand the fundamentals of a donation receiving and processing site.
Career Summary (not all-inclusive list):
The Assistant Manager will assist with the supervision and schedule of recycling operations, inspections, safety protocols and administrative services for compliance and proper tracking. Supervision and training of team members, volunteers, and community service workers. Logistics management of donation pickups, ensuring maintenance of company vehicles (submit work orders), and monitor drivers for safety standards and procedures.
All Rescue Mission of Roanoke team members may be asked to complete other duties as assigned by the leadership/management. Expectation is to complete these assignments as requested.
Physical demands are essential to performing the job duties of this position (not an all-inclusivelist).
Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing
Activity may include occasional stooping, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling
Prolonged computer use; computer screen exposure
Lift up to 50 pounds; not repetitive
Temperatures may vary depending on activity/events; indoor/outdoor exposure
Noise levels may vary depending on activity/event and/or location
Consistently - Communicating with others to exchange information
Frequent - Moving around to accomplish a task
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a drug and tobacco-free workplace.
We look forward to reviewing your qualifications!
Since 1948, the Rescue Mission has continued a tradition of comprehensive care to those in crisis in our community. The homeless, the hungry, the chemically addicted, the impoverished and the hopeless have all found a warm welcome at the Rescue Mission.
Men, women and children have found a safe place and compassionate friends in their darkest moments. The Rescue Mission is open 24 hours/day and 365 days/year and provides food, clothing, shelter, an on-site clinic, Recovery Program, case management, and aftercare services. All people in crisis are served regardless of race, gender, creed, age, or ethnicity.
In addition, the Rescue Mission operates a Donation and Recycling Center, 2nd Helpings – Gallery and Shop, Thrift 460, and has an online store presence. All proceeds from sales benefit the programs of the Rescue Mission.
With the mission statement “helping hurting people in Jesus’ name,” the Rescue Mission of Roanoke nourishes the mind, body, and spirit, through dedicated staff and volunteers that extend the compassion of Christ to our neighbors in need.
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