Careers

Reports to: ReStore Assistant Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time/Part-Time Hourly
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday

About Us
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, tools, and home accessories to the public at 25%-80% off original retail prices. Proceeds from sales are used to build and repair homes with and for our neighbors here in Lucas County. With your help, Habitat for Humanity ReStore supports Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Position Summary:
The ReStore Associate is responsible for day-to-day type retail related responsibilities and operations such as unloading donations, loading purchases, merchandising, pricing and customer service.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist in all daily floor operations of the store
- Merchandising: Assist staff and volunteers to prepare appropriate space for incoming items. Facilitate the logical and attractive display of merchandise. Help facilitate in-store marketing of our ReStore brand
- Customer Service/Volunteer Resource: Job will include answering questions, providing supervision of volunteers, assisting with merchandise, clarifying policies, answering phones, greeting customers
- Cashier assistance: Bagging, facilitating checkout, covering cashier absences
- Safety: Ensure that all areas of the ReStore, restroom and warehouse are clean and safe
- Pricing: Facilitate pricing and flow of items from donation to sales floor to ensure appropriate turnover
- Provide direction and supervision for ReStore volunteers as needed

Qualifications, Certifications and Skills
- Minimum High School Diploma or GED. Equivalent work experience will be considered.
- A minimum of 3 years of work experience in related area.
- Interacts effectively with a variety of partners – homeowners, partner families, sponsors, donors, staff, the Board of Trustees, and the general public.
- Experience in supervising and leading employees and volunteers, directing successful teams and accountable for meeting objectives.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills especially with volunteers and customers.
- Experience in retail environment and knowledge of building materials preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and the ability to multi-task.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds, stand, squat, bend, and climb in/out of truck on a regular basis.
- CPR, AED and First Aid certification required (training provided, if necessary).
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured under Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity’s auto insurance
- Must pass background check including criminal records and sex offender registry prior to offer of employment.

To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter to Kelly Crawford, Administrative Manager, at kcrawford@mvhabitat.org.