Volunteering for Pick-Up and Pay Runner at PBS Wisconsin Online Auction

November 01 - June 18, 2022 | Extension Building at UW-Madison

Volunteers make our Online Auction happen! Each spring, PBS Wisconsin hosts its annual auction fundraiser. More than 800 businesses donate thousands of items that are sold online to raise funding that supports PBS Wisconsin’s programming and activities.

About Pick-Up and Pay Runner

Retrieve Auction items from warehouse, confirm purchases with customer, hand to winning bidder and thank them for their support.

Pick-Up and Pay Runner Job Duties

Familiarize yourself with the locations of the various Auction items.
Obtain item list from cashier.
Let customer know that you will be retrieving their items.
Carefully pick up items and certificates for your customer.
Go through item list with customer.
Hand winning items to customer and thank them for their support.
Assist with moving items to the customer’s vehicle as needed.
Provide customers with general Auction information.
Work extensively with your captain to problem solve and address each customer’s needs.
Other duties as assigned by your captain.

Pick-Up and Pay Runner Job Skills and Requirements

Good customer service and communication skills.
Enjoy working in a people-focused environment.
Ability to see and clearly read documents.
Strong attention to detail, especially in regards to item numbers.
Physically able to stand and walk for the duration of your shift.
Able to routinely and safely lift, carry and move items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to discern when to ask for assistance when moving items.
Ability to regularly reach your arms over your head to pull items.
Demonstrated ability to be courteous, patient and resilient.
Can work efficiently in a sometimes noisy and hectic environment.
Volunteers 14 and older may participate.