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Ascentria Care Alliance · 17 hours ago

Donated Wheels Operations Coordinator

Ascentria Care Alliance has been transforming underserved communities for over 150 years, providing a wide range of services to children, families, and seniors across five states. The Donated Wheels Operations Coordinator is responsible for overseeing communication with donors and clients, facilitating vehicle donations, and managing operations at the Worcester office and other locations.

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Responsibilities

Oversee daily donated vehicle operations in Worcester, MA and assigned locations, ensuring donations are processed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with program policies
Provide operational support for the launch, pilot, and scale of Good News Garage’s Jump Start car placement pilot, helping expand impact in Massachusetts
Coordinate vehicle intake, transport, repair, processing, and distribution in collaboration with Program Leadership, garage staff, vendors, and external partners
Ensure consistent application of Donated Wheels procedures across supervised locations, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and quality
Support coordination with towing companies, volunteer drivers, contract garages, auction houses, and other vendors to maintain smooth operational flow
Support the launch of Good News Garage’s Massachusetts expansion by providing direct supervision, training, scheduling, and day-to-day guidance to a growing team (1–3) of Donated Vehicle Processor(s) and Administrative Assistant(s)
Monitor workloads and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and service expectations
Serve as a first point of escalation for operational issues, staff questions, and donor or recipient concerns
Manage office supplies and coordinate with program leadership to ensure timely replenishment and maintenance of office equipment
Support onboarding and cross-training to ensure coverage and continuity of operations
Ensure high-quality customer service in all donor and recipient interactions, modeling professionalism and responsiveness
Support staff in managing donor communications, inquiries, and follow-up to maintain positive donor relationships
Represent Good News Garage at community events, donor engagements, and outreach activities as needed
Lead the implementation of Good News Garage Vermont’s proven operating model and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Massachusetts as the program expands
Oversee accurate completion of required paperwork, electronic records, and filing related to vehicle donations and awards
Input and manage accounts payable invoices, review for accuracy, and collaborate with Ascentria’s finance team to bill clients in a timely and accurate manner
Review and support weekly, monthly, and year-end operational and financial reporting
Collaborate with Program Leadership to track performance metrics, donation flow, and operational outcomes
Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards, data management practices, organizational policies, and safety requirements
Work closely with the Donated Wheels Program Manager to identify operational challenges, recommend improvements, and support program goals
Assist with vehicle acceptance decisions in collaboration with garage staff and Program Leadership
Serve independently as operational backup to the Program Manager as needed to ensure continuity
Participate in organizational committees and cross-departmental initiatives as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned to support Good News Garage and Ascentria Care Alliance objectives

Qualification

Operations CoordinationProgram ManagementSupervisory SkillsCustomer ServiceFinancial ReportingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Oversee daily donated vehicle operations in Worcester, MA and assigned locations, ensuring donations are processed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in alignment with program policies
Provide operational support for the launch, pilot, and scale of Good News Garage's Jump Start car placement pilot, helping expand impact in Massachusetts
Coordinate vehicle intake, transport, repair, processing, and distribution in collaboration with Program Leadership, garage staff, vendors, and external partners
Ensure consistent application of Donated Wheels procedures across supervised locations, identifying opportunities for improved efficiency and quality
Support coordination with towing companies, volunteer drivers, contract garages, auction houses, and other vendors to maintain smooth operational flow
Support the launch of Good News Garage's Massachusetts expansion by providing direct supervision, training, scheduling, and day-to-day guidance to a growing team (1–3) of Donated Vehicle Processor(s) and Administrative Assistant(s)
Monitor workloads and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and service expectations
Serve as a first point of escalation for operational issues, staff questions, and donor or recipient concerns
Manage office supplies and coordinate with program leadership to ensure timely replenishment and maintenance of office equipment
Support onboarding and cross-training to ensure coverage and continuity of operations
Ensure high-quality customer service in all donor and recipient interactions, modeling professionalism and responsiveness
Support staff in managing donor communications, inquiries, and follow-up to maintain positive donor relationships
Represent Good News Garage at community events, donor engagements, and outreach activities as needed
Lead the implementation of Good News Garage Vermont's proven operating model and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in Massachusetts as the program expands
Oversee accurate completion of required paperwork, electronic records, and filing related to vehicle donations and awards
Input and manage accounts payable invoices, review for accuracy, and collaborate with Ascentria's finance team to bill clients in a timely and accurate manner
Review and support weekly, monthly, and year-end operational and financial reporting
Collaborate with Program Leadership to track performance metrics, donation flow, and operational outcomes
Ensure compliance with confidentiality standards, data management practices, organizational policies, and safety requirements
Work closely with the Donated Wheels Program Manager to identify operational challenges, recommend improvements, and support program goals
Assist with vehicle acceptance decisions in collaboration with garage staff and Program Leadership
Serve independently as operational backup to the Program Manager as needed to ensure continuity
Participate in organizational committees and cross-departmental initiatives as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned to support Good News Garage and Ascentria Care Alliance objectives

Benefits

High-quality, affordable health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Full-service Employee Assistance Program
Generous tuition reimbursement for professional growth and development
Paid time off that increases with tenure, plus paid holidays
A workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion

Company

Ascentria Care Alliance

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Ascentria Care Alliance empowers people of all backgrounds to rise together and reach beyond life’s challenges.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Angela Bovill
President & CEO
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Carla DeSantis
Executive Assistant to the Chief Senior Care Officer - Ascentria Care Alliance
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