Driver & Housing Assistant

International Institute of Southwest Missouri is seeking a reliable, mission-driven, part-time Driver & Housing Assistant to support refugee and immigrant clients as they begin their new lives in the Springfield area. This role ensures safe, dependable transportation for clients participating in IISMO programs while also supporting the Housing Team with preparing homes for new arrivals. If you enjoy hands‑on work, staying organized, and helping others feel welcomed, this position offers meaningful, community‑focused impact.

Approximate 8 – 16 hours per week, mostly in the late afternoon/evening

• Safely operate agency vehicles to transport clients as scheduled.
• Coordinate and support daily transportation needs for IISMO programs.
• Perform daily vehicle checks and keep agency vehicles clean and well‑maintained.
• Schedule and track routine vehicle maintenance; report concerns promptly.
• Transport household supplies and goods for newly arrived clients.
• Assist with staging and setting up homes with required household items.
• Complete Home Safety Checklists for incoming housing units.
• Maintain and submit receipts according to agency policy.
• Document services and client interactions accurately using case notes.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, mission‑focused work environment.
• Represent IISMO with professionalism and ensure a positive organizational image.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with others.
• Strong customer service approach when working with internal teams and partner organizations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow organizational policies.
• Comfort working in a multicultural environment and respecting diverse backgrounds.
• Strong attention to detail and a solution‑oriented mindset.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class E driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Previous experience in driving, transportation, or logistics preferred.
• Basic familiarity with vehicle maintenance is a plus.

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The International Institute of St. Louis, a nonprofit organization, is our community's immigrant service and information hub. Our programs and services for immigrants, their families, and the wider community are locally and nationally acclaimed. We connect new arrivals with services and resources, engage foreign‑born and the wider community, and build a more inclusive community.

Our Philosophy of Service: SERVE with integrity, empathy, and respect. We ACCOUNTABLE to our clients, our community, and ourselves. CULTIVATE our clients' dignity through choice. We support all aspects of immigrant and refugee journeys from ARRIVING to THRIVING.

The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Candidates of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

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