About Martha O’Bryan Center

Martha O’Bryan Center is an anti-poverty non-profit organization located in the heart of East Nashville. With longstanding history and deep community roots, Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) operates programs supporting education goals for learners of all ages, empowers youth and adults in their careers, and provides stability and support services for individual families. You can learn more about MOBC here.

Job Description

As MOBC grows into the newly-constructed building, there is increased capacity to offer in-kind donations to the community. The VISTA In-Kind Donation Process Specialist will be in charge of developing a system for organizing, tracking, and distributing all in-kind donations. They will also oversee community engagement, partnerships, and outreach as it relates to in-kind donations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a sustainable process for accepting, organizing, documenting, and distributing in-kind donations, from both agencies and individuals
• Create an organized storage system for all in-kind donations
• Work with MOBC Teams and clients in identifying program and individual needs and focus on in-kind opportunities to address priority needs
• Manage the distribution of supplies and donations to community members and families enrolled in 2-Generation programming
• Partner with Data & Analytics team to develop a data-tracking system, either using SalesForce database or Microsoft Suite, to keep up-to-date records on donation intakes and distribution
• Develop relationships and partnerships with outside agencies that could increase inventory of materials or supplies
• Solicitate in-kind donations for programs, operations, events and special projects as determined on an ongoing basis via phone, email, formal letters/request and in-person meetings with specific focus on budget-relieving outreach
• Provide excellent customer service to families who are receiving supplies from the free store
• Participate in AmeriCorps professional development and community-building workshops

Hours: 9 am – 5 pm

AmeriCorps

The Martha O’Bryan Center (MOBC) empowers children, youth, and adults in poverty, to transform their lives through work, education, employment, and fellowship. The Center cannot service the community alone, so we partner with organizations like AmeriCorps, to fulfill our mission.

AmeriCorps members serve 1700 hours over the course of 11 months with Martha O'Bryan Center, gaining hands-on experience working with families, youth, and community members. The crucial components of the MOBC—AmeriCorps years of service program allow you to build your community and professional skills, thereby propelling you towards the next steps in your career and life.

Check out Martha O’Bryan—AmeriCorps website here: https://mobcamericorps.weebly.com/

You can read about the federal AmeriCorps program here: https://americorps.gov/

Benefits

AmeriCorps members receive…

• $19,100 living allowance (paid out twice monthly over the course of 11 months)
• $6,895 in education award upon successful completion of hours
• $500/month in housing allowance
• Potential for housing placement, subject to availability
• $160/month in health care reimbursements
• $25/month in cell phone reimbursement
• Unlimited access to MOBC’s food pantry
• Monthly professional development and/or networking opportunities
• One year toward MOBC seniority (upon successful completion of service)
• Upon successfully completing your AmeriCorps contract, you can apply for a position at MOBC. Since 2011, 27 AmeriCorps members have become full-time staff with this organization

Qualifications

Required

• Over 18 years of age
• High School diploma or GED
• Legally eligible to work in U.S. (you can see the requirements here)
• Pass a background check to work with vulnerable populations

Preferred:

• Highly organized and great communication skills
• Experience working with Microsoft Suite, Google Suite, Canva, and other databases
• Experience in non-profit organizations and working with diverse groups of people
• Excellent customer service skills
• Comfortable speaking in front of groups and doing community outreach

Physical Demands & Accessibility

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.
• Ability to squat, bend, lift, climb a ladder and/or step-stool (regularly)
• Reliable transportation
• Driver’s License

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