Flourish With us

Join our passionate team! Use your skills to make an impact on hundreds of lives in the Kansas City community. You will be supported by Flourish’s community of volunteers, donors, and nonprofit partners.

Flourish, Kansas City’s only furniture bank, is an equal opportunity employer and all candidates will be considered regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion or gender.

Interested in a career at Flourish? Reach out to Amy Cox, Executive Director, with questions at amy@flourishfurniturebank.org!

Volunteer Manager

Flourish, Kansas City’s only furniture bank, is an equal opportunity employer and all candidates will be considered regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion or gender.

Flourish is seeking a qualified individual to fill our Volunteer Manager role. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position with the opportunity for future advancement within our rapidly growing organization. The ideal individual for this role will have the skills for this position and a desire to serve the community in an environment that respects the dignity of all individuals.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to amy@flourishfurniturebank.org.

Position Summary

The Volunteer Manager is responsible for the daily management of Flourish volunteers, volunteer recruitment, retention and appreciation, and supports the growth of the volunteer program. The Volunteer Manager reports to the Operations Director.

 

Flourish operates Tuesday through Saturday.

Some evening hours are a part of this role.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an annual Volunteer Plan to align with Flourish’s Strategic
Plan and agency goals.
• Work closely with staff and volunteer department liaisons to establish volunteer
needs and roles for the agency.
• Ensure appropriate volunteer staffing for daily operations, including personal
contacts with volunteers to encourage support.
• Oversee volunteers while on-site, providing tours and training, as needed.
• Ensure volunteer retention through a robust appreciation program and feedback
opportunities.
• Coordinate and promote corporate volunteer program, aligning with Flourish’s
corporate development efforts.
• Oversee the volunteer liaison program by facilitating election of liaisons,
providing support in creating and maintaining procedures manuals for each
department, and attending liaison meetings.
• Work with development staff to manage volunteers for Flourish’s fundraising
events.
• Work with operations teams to manage volunteers for Flourish’s non-fundraising
events.
• Create and implement robust recruitment efforts including marketing volunteer
opportunities in the community through social media, website, newsletters and
community presentations.
• Maintain the Flourish Volunteer Manual and volunteer waivers, updating as
needed.
• Manage volunteer information on Flourish website and in volunteer scheduling
program.
• Create a dynamic monthly newsletter for distribution to all Flourish volunteers.
• Develop and manage the volunteer program budget.

Qualifications & Compensation

Qualifications:
• Two or more years’ experience working in a nonprofit environment with
volunteers strongly preferred.
• Microsoft Office experience preferred.
• Canva and social media experience preferred.
• Experience in designing marketing materials and newsletters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate
Flourish’s mission to a variety of audiences.
• Servant-leader style to effectively lead, engage, and motivate volunteers.
• Ability to make presentations in the community.
• Strong commitment to establishing and deepening relationships with volunteers.
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Commitment to a culture that values the dignity of all individuals.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to pass federal E-verify requirements.

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $38,000 – $42,000.

Development Specialist

Flourish, Kansas City’s only furniture bank, is an equal opportunity employer and all candidates will be considered regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion or gender.

Flourish is seeking a qualified individual to fill our Development Specialist role. This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position with the opportunity for future advancement within our rapidly growing organization. The ideal individual for this role will have the skills for this position and a desire to serve the community in an environment that respects the dignity of all individuals. The Development Specialist reports to the Development Director.

Flourish provides a benefits package that includes a monthly healthcare stipend, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays.

Flourish operates Tuesday through Saturday.

40 Hours per Week

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to amy@flourishfurniturebank.org.

Objectives

To support the planning and implementation of successful fundraising events.
To research, write and submit grant applications that support the fundraising and
development goals of the organization.
To support the annual campaign and other fundraising efforts of the organization.
To provide administrative support for the development functions of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Research and write grants that support the fundraising and development goals of
the organization working with the Director of Development and fundraising
volunteers.
• Plan and implement Flourish’s fundraising events working with the Director of
Development, staff, and fundraising volunteers.
• Manage and oversee organization’s CRM (Bloomerang)
• Implement an annual Giving Tuesday campaign.
• Plan and implement annual giving campaign in coordination with Development
Director, including direct mail, social media, and personal solicitations.
• Develop and manage monthly donor program.
• Plan and implement donor appreciation events and activities.
• Support capital campaign efforts at the direction of the Development Director.
• Manage in-kind donation forms.
• Prepare and send thank you letters for in-kind and cash donations in a timely
manner.
• Run monthly reports for data preparation.
• Respond to donation inquiries by phone and email.
• Maintain Flourish’s policies and procedures guide for the development team.
• Provide information for social media and website related to fundraising efforts.
• Design fundraising marketing materials, as needed.
• Provide tours for donors and make presentations in the community, as needed.

Qualifications & Compensation

• Two years successful grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Intrinsic desire and motivation to serve those in need.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate
Flourish’s mission to a variety of audiences.
• Familiarity with database management and CRMs
• Servant-leader style to effectively lead, engage, and motivate volunteers.
• Experience working with volunteer teams preferred.
• Ability to plan and implement all aspects of fundraising events.
• Strong organizational skills including attention to detail and time management
skills.
• Commitment to a culture that values the dignity of all individuals.
• Ability to work some evenings, as needed.
• Ability to pass criminal background and federal E-verify requirements.

 

Compensation:
The salary range for this position is $18.27-20.19 hourly
40 hours per week
Flourish operates Tuesday-Saturday

Driver – Part Time

Flourish, Kansas City’s only furniture bank, is an equal opportunity employer and all candidates will be considered regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, religion or gender.

Flourish is looking for a responsible, friendly and safety-conscious driver to join our team. In this role, you will pick up and transport donations from residential and commercial locations throughout the Kansas City metro area to our warehouse in Grandview, Mo., as well as deliver items to residential locations. Heavy and repeated lifting is a part of this position.

The position requires excellent customer service and communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple projects, a clean driving record, and the ability to pass a drug screening and annual DOT physical. A CDL is not required for this position, but you will be required to obtain a Class E license within 30 days of hire.

Hours: 20 per week

To apply, send a cover letter and resume to amy@flourishfurniturebank.org.

Objectives

• Support Flourish’s mission with timely and courteous pick-up of furniture and home
essentials donations needed to support agency operations.
• Support a guest delivery program.
• Provide leadership for our team of volunteers that help with pick-ups and deliveries.
• Contribute to the Flourish team as a reliable and positive member of the staff.

Responsibilities

• Represent Flourish in the community in a professional and friendly manner.
• Safely operate company vehicles when making pick-ups and deliveries.
• Complete pre- and post-trip safety and operations checklists and documentation.
• Load and unload vehicles multiple times daily. Move items within the warehouse to the
appropriate location.
• Use navigation technology to find and follow optimal routes.
• Attend bi-weekly staff meeting.

Qualifications & Compensation

• Strong interest in serving the community.
• Ability to safely operate Flourish box trucks and moving van.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs+ throughout the workday.
• Ability to pass a drug screening test.
• Clean driving record (MVR) for at least one year.
• Ability to obtain Class E license within 30 days of employment.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to communicate well with our
donors and guests.
• Basic computer skills including ability to use donation pick-up scheduling software, fleet
maintenance software, and Microsoft Teams.
• Adaptability, flexibility and ability to function as a positive team member.
• Pass annual DOT medical exam.
• Prior experience driving in a professional capacity strongly preferred.
• Ability to perform basic vehicle maintenance preferred.
Hours: 20 per week
Salary: $17 – $19 per hour, based on experience
Benefits: PTO and Holidays