Nonprofit
Published 3 months ago

Remote Volunteer Equipment & Inventory Manager — Cougs 4 Kids

Remote, Volunteer must be in United States
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  • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 3–6 hours per month for at least six months, plus required orientation.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Civic Engagement, Education, Job & Workplace, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Successful screening plus inventory, purchasing, data-security, equipment-safety, loss-reporting, and escalation training.

    Description

    Help Cougs 4 Kids keep program, camp, event, and community-service equipment organized, available, safe, and ready to support underserved youth and young people.

    The volunteer Equipment Manager coordinates inventory and readiness remotely, working with approved local staff or volunteers who physically receive, inspect, store, or distribute items.

    Responsibilities:

    • Maintain an accurate inventory of program, sports, activity, technology, safety, and event equipment
    • Track ownership, location, condition, checkout, return, maintenance, and replacement needs
    • Create packing lists, readiness checklists, and handoff procedures
    • Coordinate purchases, donations, shipping, pickup, and returns after approval
    • Flag damaged, missing, recalled, expired, or unsafe items promptly
    • Protect participant data associated with devices or checkout records
    • Support budget estimates and recommend cost-effective replacements
    • Never independently certify safety-critical equipment or authorize unapproved purchases
    • Document discrepancies and escalate safety or loss concerns

    Qualifications:

    • Experience in inventory, equipment, logistics, operations, facilities, events, camps, sports, procurement, or administration
    • Excellent organization, recordkeeping, and follow-through
    • Comfort with spreadsheets, databases, shared files, and virtual coordination
    • At least 21 years old and willing to complete screening
    • Ability to follow purchasing, data-security, and safety procedures

    This is a primarily remote, recurring role available within the United States. Occasional optional local support may be offered separately. Expect approximately 3–6 hours per month.

    Questions: volunteers@cougs4kids.org

    Cougs 4 Kids

    107 Spring Street, 2nd Floor

    Seattle, WA 98104

    (206) 414-8043

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in United States
    Associated Location
    Seattle, WA, USA

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