Inventory & Volunteer Operations Associate (Temporary)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $25 / hour

Position Summary

Reporting to the New York Manager of Inventory and Volunteer Operations (IVO), the Temporary Associate will join a team responsible for in-kind donation processing, organizing, and counting. The Temporary Associate will be aiding the entire team in ensuring in-kind donations are processed in a timely manner. The IVO team partners regularly with the national External Engagement Department, which sources in-kind donations and volunteer support through both community and corporate partners. The Associate will be responsible for sorting and organizing incoming baby and toddler items, and supporting volunteer groups and individuals through sorting projects to ensure in-kind donations are processed in a timely manner.

The right candidate has strong attention to detail and prides themselves on their organizational abilities.

This is a temporary, part-time position anticipated to start in October and run through the end of January 2026, with up to 30 hours a week possible. It is a fully in-person position, based out of the Family Center located in the South Bronx, NY.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• In-Kind Donations / Inventory : Execute the intake, sorting, tracking, storage, and delivery of infant and toddler items. Examples include :

Receive in-kind donations and ensure they are properly organized and stored

Maintain the organization systems in place, ensuring available inventory is ready for weekly deliveries to the boutique

Support ongoing volunteer projects, working with both individual and group volunteers, helping to prepare for and clean up after projects

Always act as a representative of Room to Grow, flagging any opportunities to grow partnerships and bring in new supporters.

Qualifications and Experience

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and benefits will be competitive for our field and commensurate with experience. Room to Grow is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. As a temporary team member, you will be eligible for paid sick time and company holidays. Temporary team members are not eligible for additional benefits.

Reasonable Accommodations

We are committed to an inclusive interview experience, including providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We encourage you to share any required accommodations with Elise Spector, who will treat your requests as confidentially as possible.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We view differences between individuals (e.g., race, gender, age, cultural heritage, physical ability, education, beliefs, and lifestyle) as an asset. We celebrate what makes us unique and strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We are focused on fostering a culture of empowerment in an effort to better understand and serve the multifaceted cultures and identities of all of those within the Room to Grow community. At Room to Grow, our DEI efforts focus on uplifting the experiences and perspectives of underrepresented groups and doing the work that draws out the best in all of us.

To Apply

Submit your application via Room to Grows career portal.