Furniture Bank: Community Ambassador Driver

Summary

The Furniture Bank seeks a full-time driver for a 26-foot box truck to collect and deliver furniture to Atlanta families in need. Requires valid GA license, clean driving record, physical stamina, and leadership skills.

Role Description

The Furniture Bank, a small Atlanta-based nonprofit serving over 5,000 individuals annually, is seeking a full-time driver for their 26-foot box truck. The organization collects and redistributes furniture to people experiencing homelessness, domestic violence survivors, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and families facing financial hardship.

The ideal candidate must be flexible, patient, and skilled at multitasking, with the ability to lead a field team independently. This role requires someone who can balance efficiency with supervision while serving as the organization's public face during community interactions.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Operating the box truck safely and navigating daily routes using GPS
• Managing furniture pickups from donors and deliveries to clients
• Securing loads properly with ratchet straps and cargo blankets to prevent damage
• Handling donor and client concerns professionally
• Managing inventory placement and warehouse maintenance
• Completing required documentation accurately
• Lifting up to 75 pounds regularly
• Occasionally working special events during evenings and weekends

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Georgia driver's license with clean driving record (no CDL needed)
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination
• At least one year of route driving experience (strongly preferred)
• Physical capability for demanding labor
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Punctuality, reliability, and ability to work independently

The Furniture Bank emphasizes a fun, flexible work environment where team members work hard to achieve ambitious goals while maintaining a supportive, tight-knit culture. This position offers an opportunity to make meaningful community impact while developing leadership and logistics skills.

• Health insurance
• Paid vacation + sick time
• 401K