Diaper Bank Inventory & Operations Specialist - AmeriCorps

MEMBER POSITION TITLE: Diaper BankInventory & Operations Specialist

PROGRAM: United Way Fox Cities. 1455 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952.

SITE LOCATION: Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank, 110 Kensington Drive, Appleton WI 54195

OVERVIEW: The Kimberly-Clark Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank works to increase access to diapers, period products, and adult incontinence products so all can thrive.

The Diaper Bank Inventory & Operations Specialist will work collaboratively with United Way Fox Cities, community nonprofit partners and volunteers to improve inventory systems and distribution processes to support more efficient and effective services to improve access to basic needs services.

This position is in partnership with the United Way Fox Cities AmeriCorps Program. To learn more about AmeriCorps, please visit https://americorps.gov/.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Optimize ordering processes for nonprofit organizations to accurately track requests and products distributed
• Create process for shared inventory management among multiple community partners
• Improve warehouse labeling to ensure accurate inventory reporting and donation records
• Work within the guidelines of the National Diaper Bank Network and maximize use of NDBN resources locally to fulfill reporting requirements
• Assist with diaper distribution pick up and deliveries to nonprofit partners
• Attend and participate in AmeriCorps program training on a variety of topics, including program orientation all-member team training and networking opportunities, community service projects, etc. These trainings occur through a combination virtual and in-person.
• Complete AmeriCorps paperwork, such as monthly reports, feedback surveys, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to communicate and work effectively and with a high level of professionalism with staff, community members, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Self- motivated, goal oriented, and organized – ability to get the job done.
• Meets deadlines and completes tasks with a high degree of accuracy and dependability.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Teams and cloud-based technology
• Passion for helping people.
• Be 18 years or older at the beginning of their service
• At minimum, hold a high school diploma or equivalent. The ideal candidate will hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in health and human services or public health degree or related background and experience. Upper-level undergraduates with related experience are encouraged to apply.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful permanent resident alien of the U.S.
• Provide information and complete, and pass a criminal history check

Work Environment: Work is primarily performed in a warehouse and office environment. The position also includes frequent lifting of up to 20 pounds.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Member Term of Service: The Member’s service term will start on 1/2/2025 and end on 8/31/2026.There’s flexibility with the position start date, however the position must start by or before 01/12/2026 or time and living allowance requirements (below) will change.
• Time Requirements: The member project can be part-time or full-time.
  • Full-time members are expected to serve 1,200 hours, which averages 35-40 hours/week during the service period.
  • Part-time members are expected to serve 900 hours, which averages 26-30 hours/week during the service period.
• This position will be in-person. Member will serve hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Members will receive a gross living allowance while serving, which is paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Please note there will not be an additional hourly wage or salary above and beyond living allowance.
  • Full-time members: The gross living allowance amount for full-time members will be $1,080.88 per pay period (the amount listed is before tax deductions).
  • Parti-time members: The gross living allowance amount for part-time members will be $765.63 per pay period (the amount listed is before tax deductions). Please note, there will not be an additional hourly wage or salary.
• Segal Education Award upon successful completion of hourly requirement described in Time Requirements: The Education Award amount for this full-time position is $5,176.50. The Education Award amount for this part-time position is $3,697.50. Please note, this education award is an electronic transfer to either your educational institution, federal loan provider, etc. Members will not receive the education award via direct payment (such as check, cash, etc.).
• Member positions that average 35-40 hours/week are eligible for health insurance and childcare reimbursement (income eligibility required for childcare reimbursement benefit)
• Forbearance on qualified student loans while serving and interest accrual payments.

APPLICATION DUE DATE:

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.