Charity Newsies is a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio that helps students in Franklin County attend school with confidence by providing new school clothing through the Clothe-A-Child program. Learn how the Clothe-A-Child program helps students in Franklin County.
Our team works together each year to help thousands of local children receive the clothing they need for school.
Charity Newsies hires seasonal team members each year to support our Clothe-A-Child program during the busy back-to-school season. These roles help prepare and distribute clothing packages for students across Franklin County.
If you are interested in seasonal nonprofit work in Columbus, Ohio, we encourage you to check back soon. Learn about the Charity Newsies mission and how our team helps local students succeed in school.
Current Job Opportunities
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Clothing Fulfillment Associate
Clothing Fulfillment Associates (CFA) will ensure proper order fulfillment for the Clothe-A-Child program. CFA staff will be responsible for ensuring clients’ clothing orders are correctly fulfilled and distribute clothing directly to families. CFA staff will work closely with the Client Assistant Associates in the fulfillment of clothing orders and distribution to families via a curbside pick-up model. This position reports directly to the Warehouse Supervisor.
This is a seasonal, part-time position. We offer a consistent, but flexible, Monday through Friday schedule that will be developed based on your availability and organizational needs. CSA staff will work four-hour shifts for a minimum of 12 hours and up to 28 hours per week from June 1 through the end of August. Hours of operation and shift breakdowns are listed below. This is an hourly position at a rate of $17 per hour. No holidays or weekends.
Hours of Operation – Shifts
- Monday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Major Roles and Responsibilities
- Fill clothing orders for clients
- Review client “fill sheets” to ensure children receive all items indicated
- Distribute clothing to families as they arrive for clothing pickup via curbside pickup
- Assists with other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Warehouse Supervisor
Required Qualifications
- Position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching during the entire shift;
- Ability to lift and move items that weigh 40 pounds;
- Professional experience working with diverse staff and a history of productive and dynamic team work;
- Preferred, but not required: previous retail, warehouse or customer service experience;
- An authentic desire to elevate Charity Newsies and to embrace/advance its mission;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural way of connecting with various constituents and audiences
EEO Statement
Charity Newsies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Charity Newsies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Interested CFA applicants should use this link to apply at Ziprecruiter.
Client Assistant Associate
Client Assistant Associates (CAA) will complete administrative and customer service tasks for the Clothe-A-Child program. CAA staff will use SMS messaging software to communicate with clients as well as Salesforce software to complete administrative duties. CAA staff will work closely with the Clothing Fulfillment Associates in the fulfillment of clothing orders and distribution to families via a curbside pick-up model. This position reports directly to the Director of Logistics and Operations.
This is a seasonal, part-time position. We offer a consistent, but flexible, Monday through Friday schedule that will be developed based on your availability and organizational needs. CSA staff will work four-hour shifts for a minimum of 12 hours and up to 28 hours per week from June 1 through the end of August. Hours of operation and shift breakdowns are listed below. This is an hourly position at a rate of $17 per hour. No holidays or weekends.
Hours of Operation – Shifts
- Monday: 7:45 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 7:45 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 7:45 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 7:45 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Friday: No Clothing Distribution
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural way of connecting with various constituents and audiences.
Major Roles and Responsibilities
- Manages client communication via SMS messaging software
- Assists in administrative tasks and record management using Salesforce CRM
- Distribute clothing to families as they arrive for clothing pickup via curbside pickup
- Engages with clients to resolve issues with clothing orders and address other needs
- Works directly with community volunteers assisting with clothing distribution
- Assists with other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Director of Logistics and Operations
Required Qualifications
- Basic technical proficiency with standard computer software;
- Position is active and may require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping and crouching for significant portions of your shift;
- Ability to lift and move items that weigh 20 to 40 pounds;
- Professional experience working with diverse staff and a history of productive and dynamic team work;
- Preferred, but not required: previous Salesforce, retail, warehouse, or customer service experience;
- Ability to problem solve and a willingness to learn;
- An authentic desire to elevate Charity Newsies and to embrace/advance its mission;
EEO Statement
Charity Newsies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Charity Newsies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Interested CAA applicants should use this link to apply at Ziprecruiter.
Client Stocking Associate
Clothing Stocking Associates (CSA) will ensure proper stocking for order fulfillment for the Clothe-A-Child program. CSA staff will be responsible for ensuring Clothing Areas are correctly stocked and maintained for the Clothing Fulfilment Associate to fulfill clothing orders. CSA staff will work closely with Warehouse staff and Clothing Fulfilment Associates, and the rest of Charity Newsies staff to execute the Clothe-A-Child program. This position reports directly to the Director of Warehouse Operations.
This is a seasonal, part-time position. We offer a consistent, but flexible, Monday through Friday schedule that will be developed based on your availability and organizational needs. CSA staff will work four-hour shifts for a minimum of 12 hours and up to 28 hours per week from June 1 through the end of August. Hours of operation and shift breakdowns are listed below. This is an hourly position at a rate of $17 per hour. No holidays or weekends.
Hours of Operation – Shifts
- Monday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Thursday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Major Roles and Responsibilities
- Ensure clothing areas are stocked and maintained for clothing fulfillment
- Pull merchandise stock from warehouse to clothing socking area
- Return non-picked up clothing or exchanged items back into inventory and clothing stocking areas
- Assist with disposing empty boxes in recycling bin on premises
- Assist Clothing Fulfillment Associate with order fulfillment as needed
Required Qualifications
- Position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and using a ladder during the entire shift;
- Ability to lift and move items that weigh 40 pounds;
- Professional experience working with diverse staff and a history of productive and dynamic team work;
- Able to work independently and self-directed with a strong attention to detail
- Preferred, but not required: previous retail, warehouse or customer service experience;
- An authentic desire to elevate Charity Newsies and to embrace/advance its mission;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural way of connecting with various constituents and audiences
EEO Statement
Charity Newsies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Charity Newsies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Interested CSA applicants should use this link to apply at Ziprecruiter.
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will work to support the Charity Newsies Executive Director and the Clothe A Child program. The Administrative Assistant will report directly to Charity Newsies’ Executive Director and will work in tandem with the Charity Newsies senior leadership team to support the Clothe A Child program. This is a part-time position paid hourly with flexible hours at or around 20 hours per week. Over 90% of the hours will be first shift with the occasional evening shift. The position will be in person. The hourly rate will be $20.
Major Roles and Responsibilities
- Administrative Support
- Supports the Executive Director by assisting in scheduling meetings and providing overall administrative support
- Help plan, execute, and manage logistics for fundraising events, including sponsor tracking and volunteer coordination
- Informs Executive Director of overall operational challenges and their status;
- Reviews reports, correspondence, and queries and initiates appropriate response in a professional and timely manner under the direction of the Executive Director
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with the public, volunteers and other stakeholders
- Assumes ownership and responsibility for assigned programs, projects and duties
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
- Programmatic Support
- Assists with the preparation and processing of clothing applications for the Clothe a Child program
- Handles client concerns and issues pertaining to clothing distribution
- Fundraising Volunteer Support
- Support Charity Newsies’ fundraising volunteer group events, meetings and provide administrative support for volunteer groups and committees as requested by the Executive Director
- Oversee and implement special events related to volunteer groups
- Effectively recruit and screen fundraising volunteers
- Support volunteer group member renewal, recruitment and retention processes
Required Qualifications
- Professional experience working with diverse staff and volunteers and a history of productive and dynamic team work
- Strong communication skills
- Comfort with online data management and volunteer management systems;
- Event planning experience
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively
- Ability to organize work, set priorities and meet deadlines
- Ability to pay attention to detail and manage multiple projects at one time
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing needs and time pressures
- Strong relationship-building skills
EEO Statement
Charity Newsies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Charity Newsies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Interested Administrative Assistant applicants should use this link to apply at Ziprecruiter.
Why Work at Charity Newsies
Working at Charity Newsies means helping local children start the school year with dignity and confidence. Our team plays a direct role in ensuring students in Franklin County receive brand-new clothing that meets their school’s dress code.
Benefits of working with Charity Newsies include:
• meaningful work that supports local children
• a collaborative and mission-driven team
• hands-on involvement in a long-standing community program
• the opportunity to make a visible difference for families in Columbus
Since 1907, Charity Newsies has helped more than 800,000 children receive clothing for school. If you want to support this mission, you can donate to help kids in Columbus, Ohio.
Seasonal Jobs Supporting the Clothe-A-Child Program
Each year Charity Newsies hires seasonal team members to support the Clothe-A-Child program during the busy back-to-school season. Seasonal staff help organize clothing inventory, prepare clothing packages for students, and assist with distribution operations that serve families across Franklin County.
These roles are ideal for people who want hands-on nonprofit work that directly helps children in the Columbus community.
Seasonal positions for the Clothe-A-Child program are typically posted in the spring. If you are interested in nonprofit jobs in Columbus, Ohio that help children succeed in school, we encourage you to check this page regularly for updates.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in helping children in our community but are not seeking employment, Charity Newsies also offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Volunteers assist with clothing preparation, distribution events, and other activities that support the Clothe-A-Child program. Learn About Volunteering at Charity Newsies.
Careers and Seasonal Jobs FAQ
Are there nonprofit jobs in Columbus at Charity Newsies?
Yes. Charity Newsies regularly hires summer seasonal staff and occasionally hires year-round staff in Columbus, Ohio. Seasonal team members typically support the Clothe-A-Child program by preparing clothing packages, organizing inventory, and assisting with clothing distribution for students across Franklin County. When positions become available, they will be posted on this page.
Do you hire seasonal nonprofit employees in Columbus?
Yes. Charity Newsies hires seasonal team members each year to support the Clothe-A-Child program during the busy back-to-school season. These roles help prepare clothing packages, organize inventory, and assist with clothing distribution for families across Franklin County.
Where is Charity Newsies located?
Charity Newsies is based in Columbus, Ohio and serves children who live in or attend school in Franklin County. The organization works with schools and families throughout the community to ensure students have the clothing they need to attend school with confidence.
What experience is needed to work at Charity Newsies?
Seasonal roles at Charity Newsies often involve warehouse support, clothing preparation, inventory organization, and order fulfillment. Experience can be helpful, but most seasonal positions are entry-level and training is provided.
Are volunteer opportunities available at Charity Newsies?
Yes. Charity Newsies offers volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Volunteers assist with clothing preparation, distribution events, and other activities that support the Clothe-A-Child program. Volunteering is a great way to help local children in Franklin County start the school year with confidence.
How can I apply for future job openings at Charity Newsies?
When positions become available, they will be posted on this page. Charity Newsies hires both seasonal and occasional year-round staff in Columbus, Ohio. If you are interested in nonprofit careers that help children in Franklin County attend school with confidence, check this page regularly for updates.