Cupboard Assistant - Lansing

Position Summary

The Cupboard Assistant will work with the Regional Product Program Specialist and Chief Product Program and Retail Officer, as well as community volunteers to assist with all aspects of the cupboard including checking in and checking out product, keeping inventory of product while providing great customer service.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position located at the Lansing Regional Center.
• Assist Regional Product Program Specialist with regional cupboard management.
• Account for all product received from the delivery agent.
• Legibly and accurately record all product cupboard transactions.
• Input all transactions into the internet database system.
• Provide friendly customer service to volunteers picking up product from the cupboard.
• Maintain accurate daily records of inventory.
• Immediately report any concerns or inventory discrepancies to the Product Program Specialist.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently during the Nuts/Cookies program involving repetitive movements. Will be lifting cases of cookies, nut and candy product, and program awards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Customer Service Focused
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Technical Capacity
• Communication Proficiency
• Organizational Skills
• Flexibility

• High School Diploma/GED
• Product sales experience preferred
• Prior non-profit experience preferred
• Knowledge of the Girl Scout program preferred

Must have own transportation and the ability to travel within the jurisdiction. Travel is primarily during the business day and evening.

• Position will work a variable schedule up to 20 hours per week through May
• Position requires candidates to work many evenings and weekends especially during the peak product program sales time frame.

• Operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• Require periods of prolonged sitting in front of a computer.
• Will work outdoors and require prolonged periods of standing and moving/lifting cases of cookies and nut/candy product in all types of weather from rain, snow, extreme heat and cold. Will spend majority of hours each day interacting with volunteers and parents.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This position is not benefits eligible.

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