What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Member position at Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents?
Team Member (Part-Time)
Reports To: Team Lead
Hours: 10-25 hours/week ( some evenings and weekends )
Location: In Person-Mesa
Jose’s Closet, a project of the Arizona Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents, is seeking a dependable, service-minded, and detail-oriented Team Member to support the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit resource center that serves foster, adoptive, and kinship families across Arizona.
This role involves daily shop tasks such as organizing inventory, sorting donations, maintaining the food pantry, and assisting members as they shop for clothing, diapers, food, and essential supplies. The ideal candidate is reliable, comfortable working with diverse populations, and passionate about helping families. You will represent AZAFAP in a public-facing role, interacting with families, volunteers, and community members with professionalism and compassion.
About AZAFAP
The Arizona Association for Foster and Adoptive Parents is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003 to support the families who care for Arizona’s most vulnerable children. Our board is made up of foster, adoptive, and kinship parents who are committed to strengthening families. Learn more at www.azafap.org.
About Jose’s Closet
Jose’s Closet is a project of AZAFAP that provides foster, adoptive, and kinship families with access to free resources, including clothing, diapers, household items, books, toys, and food. Families are able to shop in a welcoming environment that honors their dignity and meets their needs. The shop is run with the help of dedicated staff, volunteers, and community donations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive and complete daily task lists from the Team Lead in priority order
- Clean and organize assigned shop areas (trash removal, tidying, putting away food/supplies)
- Check in and check out shoppers; ensure compliance with current shopping limits
- Stock the food pantry and assist families with food-related needs following guidelines
- Retrieve and distribute diapers and other essentials
- Sort through incoming donations and restock inventory as needed
- Assist with new member enrollment, including form completion and facility tours
- Provide information and resources to families as requested
- Support Team Lead with volunteer supervision and shop activity coordination
- Help gather data and assist with monthly reporting and tracking
- Submit timesheets accurately and give appropriate notice for time off
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in customer service, nonprofit, retail, or similar setting preferred
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform physical tasks (stocking, sorting, etc.)
- Basic computer skills; database experience is a plus
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required
- Personal or professional connection to foster care, adoption, or kinship care highly valued
- Two professional or character references required
- Valid Arizona driver’s license and clean driving record required.
To Apply:
Please send a resume and a brief cover letter sharing why you're interested in this role to info@jose'scloset.org.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15