Employment And Volunteer Opportunities

To apply for these positions, send a resume and cover
letter to beulahk@dovehousejc.org or mail to Beulah Kingsolver
1045 10th St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.

Full Time Recovery Café 
Kitchen Lead 
Supervisor: Recovery Café Program Manager

General Summary:  
This is a full-time position at Dove House Advocacy Services. This position will provide oversight of Recovery Café’s kitchen operations. Provide direction to kitchen staff & volunteers; ensure compliance with Health Department regulations; inventory and supplies management; other duties as assigned. 

 Responsibilities and Duties: 
  • Ensure compliance with Health Department regulations.
  • Inventory management and supplies.
  • Conduct kitchen orientations, trainings, and oversight of volunteers.
  • Coordinate kitchen volunteer schedule.
  • Ensure all kitchen staff and volunteers’ food handlers permits are current.
  • Manage garbage, recycling, and compost.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 Qualifications: 
  1. Experience working in commercial kitchens within a team, cooking at high volumes 
  2. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
  3. Knowledgeable with safely operating commercial kitchen equipment .
  4. Supervisory work experience strongly preferred.
  5. Ability to work amicably on a diverse staff team with flexibility, creativity, and enthusiasm.  
  6. Proficiency in basic computer skills sufficient to communicate effectively with staff and other agencies using Microsoft Word, Excel, and email-Outlook.
  7. Strong organizational skills.
  8. Capacity to establish and maintain appropriate boundaries with Recovery Café Members and volunteers.
  9. General understanding of Health Department laws and practices per state and federal law.
PART TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 
 Supervisor:    Executive Director
  
General Summary:
 
The position is designed to support efficient and effective functioning of agency administration. This position supports the Executive Director, Bookkeeper and Front Desk. Must be willing to support the work of Dove House across a varied spectrum of responsibilities.
  
Job Responsibilities
  •  Staffs the Front Desk - Receives telephone calls and visitors, assesses calls/inquiries, directs to staff person, and/or makes appointments for Advocates. Maintains a professional lobby area.  Uses all features of the telephone system and voice mail. Respects and maintains confidentiality in the reception area.
  • Administrative Support for Executive Director and Bookkeeper - Performs routine office tasks as needed including filing, data entry and other documentation, proofreading; schedules appointments for Executive Director; etc.
  • Facilities – Schedules inspections; orders supplies; contacts vendors for maintenance as needed.
  • Assists in other duties as needed and directed.
  • Adheres to program policies and procedures.   

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as independently.
  • Professional telephone skills.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of Office 365, Word, Excel, QuickBooks.
  • Social media awareness. 
Volunteering
Our wonderful volunteers support our services by staffing our front desk; organizing material donations; assisting with "back office" tasks; working on events; and being involved in other projects depending on current agency needs and each volunteer's interests, and unique skills and talents.

​If you would like to volunteer at Dove House, please call Bekka Bloom
​ at 360-385-5292
or development@dovehousejc.org.  

You may also express interest in volunteering by using our contact form. 
In addition, volunteer applications are available at our front desk.
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