Resource Center Assistant

The vision of the Resource Center is to impact our community, compelled by the love of Jesus. Our mission is clear and unwavering: no child should be without essential resources for their well-being and growth. The Resource Center was founded on the principle that no family should face hardship without support, and every child deserves access to essential resources to meet their basic needs. Since it’s inception in 2021, the Resource Center has exploded in growth to become one of our county’s largest emergency food and essentials program and we are growing our team.

Job Title: Resource Center Assistant

Reports To: Resource Center Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant to join our team full-time (40 hours per week). This role is vital to the daily operations of the Resource Center and combines administrative support, volunteer coordination, logistical assistance, and physical work, including lifting and moving supplies. The ideal candidate will be highly administrative, proactive, and passionate about serving the community in a fast-paced nonprofit environment. The ideal candidate should be comfortable driving a large truck or use their personal vehicle for shopping and errands as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative, Data Management and Inventory Support

Provide administrative support to the RC Manager.

Perform data entry for inventory and order tracking.

Provide social media support for in-kind donations as needed.

Volunteer Leadership

Supervise and coordinate volunteer teams.

Organize and lead packing teams to efficiently prepare and distribute donation requests.

Track volunteer attendance.

Resource Assembly and Distribution

Assist with loading vehicles for social worker deliveries.

Conduct quality assurance checks on outgoing resources.

Shop for supplies as needed.

Daily Facility Support

Participate in opening/closing tasks of the Resource Center.

Maintain organization of supplies.

Ensure workspace remains clean and functional.

Qualifications:

Align with the vision, values and overall mission of Fairfax Church. Must adhere to the Statement of Faith and Staff Code of Conduct in alignment with values of the church.

Exceptional attention to detail and strong administrative skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Ability to take initiative.

Deep commitment to community service and nonprofit values.

Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and operational needs.

Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace and Excel spreadsheets.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team setting.

Work Schedule: Full-time (40 hours), Monday – Friday. Occasional evenings and weekends, depending on coverage needs. Flexibility is required to meet changing demands, especially during high-volume distribution days.

Competitive salary and full benefits package available.