Donor Acquisition Specialist- River Oaks

Mission Support

Goodwill Houston (GWH) is leading change, connecting people, and improving the potential for the future of work. We educate, train, and hire individuals with barriers to employment to help them thrive. We connect people, families, and communities to improve lives and meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow. Powered, in part, by donations and retail customers, we change lives through the power of work.

Job Title: Donor Acquisition Specialist

Department: Donated Goods Program (DGP)

Reports To: ADC Area Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Exhibits excellent donor service while performing GRATIS procedures when accepting donations according to GWH guidelines at an Attended Donation Center (ADC) location. Sort and process donations. Responsible for performing assigned duties adhering to all policies and procedures, to ensure the efficient, cost‑effective operation and stewardship of GWH to maximize profitability and enhance our Mission.

• Greet each donor to accept donations with a cheerful and pleasant disposition.
• Perform GRATIS when accepting donations:
  • GREET – Greet the donor at their vehicle with a smile.
  • RECEIPT – Have a printed receipt in hand to give to the donor.
  • ASSIST – Assist the donor with unloading their donations and handling them with care.
  • THANK – Thank the donor for their donation.
  • INVITE – Invite the donor to return to donate again.
  • SORT – Sort all donations into hardlines or softlines with urgency.
• Provide excellent customer service, show appreciation to donors, and invite them to return.
• Collect donations using donation carts and sort them into categories.
• Maintain accurate records of donations and issue completed donation receipts to all donors.
• Communicate clearly and directly with the immediate manager, Transportation Department, and other key leadership personnel.
• Assist with keeping production supplies available.
• Assist with loading and unloading donations and equipment as needed.
• Assist with the security and safety of GWH team members and property.
• Perform necessary janitorial work.
• Report all work incidents and injuries immediately.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Demonstrate professionalism and present a friendly, cooperative attitude.
• Ability to multi‑task, make quick decisions, adapt to change, and work in a team‑oriented, fast‑paced environment.
• Adhere to all GWH Policies & Procedures, Loss Prevention & Safety Regulations, and GWH Guiding Principles.
• Maintain punctuality, dependable attendance, and an appropriate appearance.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards; keep aisles, pathways to fire exits clear and free from clutter; keep work areas neat and clean.
• Attend training sessions and participate in activities outside GWH as required.
• Adhere to local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

• Previous customer service experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with a variety of personality types.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Retail sales experience is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Flexible schedule availability.
• Reliable transportation.

• Donor # vs. Last Year
• Equipment Management
• Production Management
• Transportation Dwell Time
• Work Integrity:
  Follow established procedures and process donations timely with a sense of urgency.
• Quality of Work:
  Attitude, sense of urgency, productivity, individual safety performance, etc.
• Safety Culture
• Attendance:
  Work schedule as assigned, notify leadership as needed, and no recurring issues.
• Image:
  Keep work area/location clean, safe, and organized with no donor creep.

The ability to stand, twist, bend, squat, reach, kneel, push, and pull. Able to lift up to 40 lbs and, occasionally, lift/move items up to 100 lbs (e.g., large bags of donations, televisions, furniture). Must be able to stand for extended periods. Indoor work environment with occasional exposure to outside temperatures. The noise level is usually moderate.