Operations Assistant

Job Details

Living Classrooms Foundation strengthens communities and inspires young people to achieve their potential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural,and maritime resources as "livingclassrooms".

Project SERVE is a 4-month jobtraining program that teaches marketable skills in construction, generalcarpentry, solid waste removal, andlandscaping, while participantsrevitalize Baltimore neighborhoods and work with case managers to findsustainable living-wage employment. Program goals are to train and placeparticipants, many of whom are returning citizens, in employment while providingsupport services. In addition, SERVEhelps keep city neighborhoods clean and safe by reducing environmental hazards and risks to publicsafety. Project SERVE offersa full continuum of support services, beginning prior to release fromincarceration, and continuing through a 12 month after-care component thatincludes regular contact with career coaches.
JOB SUMMARYThe Operations Assistant is responsible for assistingthe Operations Manager with the fieldteams. Drive the company van toconduct daily site visits of SERVE field team in various locations. Assists the Operations Manager in analyzingand identifying any problems with the field team and assist with solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary Responsibilities

Supply Management
Ensures that field staff has the necessary supplies to perform dutiesdaily.
Assists with maintaining records to document neededprogram supplies for field activities.
Purchases and picks up uniformmaterials for membersand document the distribution ofuniform materials.
Works alongside staff to document neededbuilding supplies - including cleaning materials, new keys, maintenanceconcerns, etc.

Vehicle Management
Assists with maintaining an up-to-date log of vehiclestatus and ensuretimely repairs and service is regularlycompleted.
Assists with daily pre and post vehicle inspections and report status toOperations Manager.

General Skillsand Duties
Collects receipts and otherdocumentation from the field staff daily.
Conducts daily field sitevisits.
Ensures that fee for servicecontracts are fully staffed daily.
Willingness to work as a team member to meet ProjectSERVE's mission, objectives, and yearly goals.
Commitment to honesty and integrity in the performance of all duties

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma
Valid Driver's license
Clean driving record
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, from justice-involved individuals to public officials.
Two-three years' experience working in the facilities and maintenance.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Computer literacy,including knowledge of basic softwareapplications and familiarity with the Internet,email, and other forms of computer and phone-based communication.
Driven to attainmeasurable results.
Ability to fostera cooperative work environment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

 Living Classrooms Foundation

 04/19/2024

 Baltimore,MD