Downtown Roanoke Job Opportunities
Employer: Walkabout Outfitter
Position: Part-Time Sales Associate
Customer-Focused Retail Superstar
BE A PART OF AN ENCOURAGING, CUSTOMER-FOCUSED TEAM!
Full description here: https://www.walkaboutoutfitter.com/pages/sales-associate-job-description
How To Apply: Please complete our online application form: https://forms.gle/aqbQJ9C8XyMFBvwJ6
More Information: https://www.walkaboutoutfitter.com/pages/we-re-hiring
Employer: Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
Position: Chief Operating Officer
Grants & Gifts Associate
Grants Administration and Grantmaking Support
• Assists with the full grantmaking cycle including grantseeker online application assistance, monitoring grants, reviewing applications, completing due diligence, requesting ACH information, and processing grant reports and amendments
• Maintains updated grant information on Foundation website
• Screens applications for completeness and fulfillment of minimum requirements
• Manages the delivery and tracking of grant agreements and amendments, including requests for revisions and internal reviews
• Oversees grant report reminders and ensures grantee reports are submitted in a timely manner
• Schedules internal and external meetings related to grants management
• Ensures high data quality in all database systems in terms of completeness, consistency and accuracy
• Provides grantmaking reports quarterly and as needed to staff, Community Programming Committee and Board of Governors
• Coordinate and lead Community Programming Committee meetings and minutes
• Helps monitor and support adherence to policies and best business practices
• Assesses, recommends and tests system and process enhancements to maximize grantmaking efficiency and effectiveness
• Partners with staff members during peak grantmaking periods (including peak scholarship periods) to redirect and rebalance priorities
• Assists with agency endowment grantmaking program and all designated fund grant entry
• Coordinates and participates in grantee check presentations and other nonprofit events/visits
• Other duties as assigned
Nonprofit Outreach Programming
• Lead and manage NPO CONNECT nonprofit outreach program, ensuring high-quality programming that supports and engaged the local nonprofit community
• Plan, coordinate, and execute all outreach events and activities from concept through completion, including venue selection, vendor coordination, scheduling, and logistics
• Work within the board-approved programming budget, ensuring cost-effective planning and execution
• Promote events and initiatives through targeted communications, including social media, email marketing (Constant Contact), and other outreach channels to maximize nonprofit participation and engagement (in conjunction with Communications Associate)
Gift Entry and Support
• Handles the deposit, processing and acknowledgment of donations in CSuite according to established protocols
• Assist Chief Financial Officer with mailing quarterly and annual fund statements
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
Other responsibilities:
• All aspects of general office/administrative duties including, but not limited to: ordering supplies, telephone and reception duties
• Manage delivery of monthly anniversary, birthday, and sympathy cards
• Attends quarterly board meetings as needed
• Represents the Foundation at meetings and events as appropriate
• Other related duties as appropriately assigned
Competencies
• Advanced Excel and database management skills
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to streamline, perform and prioritize multiple time-sensitive tasks with a critical eye for detail
• Exceptional ability to produce and communicate findings from data analysis to varied audiences both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrates ability to conduct training both one-on-one and with a group
• Flexible and positive approach to problem-solving in a collaborative team environment and an ability to work collaboratively with multiple audiences
• Demonstrates interest in the nonprofit and/or philanthropic sector (preferred)
Experience and Education
• A Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years relevant work experience in a nonprofit or for-profit organization
• Experience managing databases and maintaining data integrity
Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes, which describe how we at the foundation strive to do our work with each other and our partners.
• Committed to Excellence
• Passionate
• Collegial
• Open and Honest
• Humble and Self Aware
• Sense of Humor
Competitive compensation package. Located in professional, downtown office, with occasional travel to our Martinsville office required.
How To Apply: To apply, send a cover letter and current resume to:
April Haynes, Chief Operating Officer
Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia
P.O. Box 1159
Roanoke, VA 24006
Or by email to:
april@cfwesternva.org
More Information: http://www.cfwesternva.org
Employer: Western Virginia Water Authority
Position: Customer Relations Representative
SUMMARY OF JOB
Interacts with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries/complaints and troubleshoot issues either by telephone, electronically or face-to-face. Performs customer verifications, sets up new customer accounts and processes forms/applications/requests. Records detail records of all customer
interactions/transactions/action taken/inquiries/comments/ complaints. Communicates/coordinates with other department issuing service order for new service/termination/readings/etc. Enters/post credit memos/leak adjustments/other customer transaction as needed. Other duties as assigned. Graduation from high school/GED equivalent supplemented by course work in accounting/information systems/business/bookkeeping or other related field, plus two (2) or more years of related experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.
• Deals directly with customers either by telephone, electronically or face to face
• Responds promptly to customer inquiries
• Handles and resolves customer complaints
• Obtains and evaluates all relevant information to handle product and service
inquiries
• Performs customer verifications
• Sets up new customer accounts
• Processes forms, applications and requests
• Organizes workflow to meet customer timeframes
• Directs requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource
• Keeps records of customer interactions and transactions
• Records details of inquiries, comments and complaints
• Records details of actions taken
• Communicates and coordinates with internal departments
• Follows up on customer interactions
• Issues appropriate service orders for new services, termination, readings, etc.
• Completes documentation to transfer balances between customer accounts
• Completes accurate entry and posting of credit memos, leak adjustments, and
related customer transactions.
• Maintains set individual goals/expectations and keeps a clean organized work
space
How To Apply: Directly on the Western Virginia Water Authority Site, https://www.westernvawater.org/about-us/careers
Employer: Fruits & Roots
Position: Smoothie Bar Barista
We’re looking for friendly, outgoing and hard-working people who thrive in a fun, team-focused environment. Each team member is trained to do every aspect of the operation... Running the register, blending smoothies, and back of the house duties such as: food prep, dishwashing, light baking, cleaning and stocking. Whether you’re blending, prepping, or working the register — Customer Service is our #1 priority! We move fast and work hard to serve our customers the best. Must be able to stand on your feet for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds. The environment is fast paced at times. An interest in health and wellness is a plus. This is a Part-time position 15-25 hours/week. Monday - Saturday 8 AM to 4 PM
How To Apply: Apply in person at our shop at 122 Campbell Ave. SE., Roanoke, VA 24011. Or, email dilcher@cox.net for an application. Call Christy at 540-529–1350 with any questions.
More Information: http://Fruits-and-roots.square.site
Employer: Cello coffee house
Position: Barista OR front desk cashier
Barista or front desk cashier
How To Apply: You can submit the application on indeed or bring resumes to the location