Receiving Associate (Elkhorn)   Join the Open Door Mission's team of dedicated staff who are committed to full-time Christian ministry and breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty!   ABOUT THIS POSITION   If you are looking for more than a job, join us at our Outreach Center in Elkhorn, NE as a Receiving Associate! In this position you will maintain a Christ-centered receiving program that meets the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of low-income families and single individuals in the community of Omaha. Our Elkhorn Center brings in the most donations of any location, making this position an extremely important one in our Community Outreach department!   RESPONSIBILITIES A full job description will be provided for review during the interview process. 

• Receive and record donations, always acting with a friendly, helpful, and thankful attitude towards donors.
• Unload trucks.
• Organize and prepare donations for transportation.
• Work as a team with staff members and community volunteers.
• Operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Keep the receiving area and equipment clean, in good repair, and organized.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS...

• A visible relationship with Jesus Christ, and ability to share the gospel as opportunities arise.
• Consistent attendance at a local Christian church
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and sit/stand/walk  for prolonged periods.
• Must be trainable in use of pallet jack and forklift
• Proficient computer skills, including Google Suite and general computer operations.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD HAVE...

• High school diploma and a valid driver's license.
• Good decision-making skills, and an ability to work with people in crisis situations.
• Excellent ability to organize and make a space efficient and welcoming
• Must be able to delegate others to do work.
• Must agree with the Open Door Mission Statement of Faith.

PERKS & AVAILABLE BENEFITS

• 401(K) plan with a 2% company contribution and 4% company match
• Health Insurance option
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Complimentary Life Insurance, Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance, and long-term disability. 
• PTO and paid Sick leave
• 11 Paid Holidays
• RightNow Media Membership
• Christ-centered staff culture
• On-campus cafeteria with complimentary meals
• On-campus exercise rooms

DETAILS

• Job Type: Full Time 
• Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
• Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly
• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Work Location: Elkhorn Donation Center

  ABOUT OPEN DOOR MISSION Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission founded in 1954 committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty. Each day, Open Door Mission’s campus offers 917 safe, shelter beds to people experiencing homelessness, serves over 4,747 nutritious meals to feed the hungry, and provides homeless preventive resources to more than 1,000 people living in poverty to empower them to remain in their own homes.   At Open Door Mission, we believe in coming alongside people experiencing homelessness and poverty, empathizing with their situation and speaking truth into their lives—that they are worthy, valued and created in the image of God. It’s our passion, our calling. And we’ve been doing it since 1954.   Our Impact in 2024:

• Provided 195,125 nights of safe shelter.
• Served 2.0 million nutritious meals to feed the hungry.
• Empowered 33,123 individuals to remain in their own homes and preventing homelessness.
• Celebrated 77 graduates from life-changing programs.
• Helped 311 individuals achieve stable housing.
• Provided a Learning Center and Tutoring Lab for 94 children.
• Assisted 404 men and women in finding employment.

Apply today to join the team that's inspiring HOPE for lasting change in our community!