Habitat Store Part-Time Seasonal Retail Associate

Description

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville is seeking a part-time, seasonal retail associate to process donations, maintain and organize work areas, lead volunteers, and support retail operations of The Habitat Store with superior customer service and professionalism. This is a part-time, seasonal position requiring working a Tuesday – Saturday schedule during the months of April – August to assist with a higher volume of patrons to the store .

Job Duties

– Screen community member drop-off donations for acceptability and unload professionally and efficiently
– Ensure donation processing systems are implemented and items are prepared for display
– Load customer purchases safely and professionally
– Provide friendly, professional and personalized customer service on sales floor to drive sales and ensure optimal customer/donor experience
– Work with Warehouse Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator & Store Manager to plan/implement daily volunteer tasks and ensure positive volunteer experience

– Effectively train and supervise volunteers and volunteer groups
– Maintain exceptionally clean store and warehouse through sweeping, proper merchandising, and diligent attention to housekeeping
– Ensure that store, donations area and warehouse are appropriately stocked with supplies at all times with input from Store Assistant Manager or Operations Manager
– Make miscellaneous repairs to damaged but valuable donations
– Be knowledgeable about Habitat’s mission and convey it effectively to customers, donors, and volunteers
– Adhere to safety procedures and ensure safe environment for customers, donors, staff, and volunteers
– Adhere to all store policies and procedures
– Perform other duties as assigned by Warehouse Coordinator, Store Manager or Operations Manager

Skills Required

– Experience in retail sales
– Professional demeanor and attitude at all times befitting a public representative of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville
– Ability to work well with volunteers and supervise them effectively
– Knowledge of Google platform
– High level of strategic thinking
– Professional appearance at all times befitting the public face of Habitat
– Driver’s License and insurable driving record
– General knowledge of carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, types of wood, etc preferred
– Basic knowledge of power tools preferred
– Bilingual (Spanish) preferred
– Ability to lift 50 lbs consistently; 75 lbs occasionally, and be on feet for long periods of time in extreme temperatures
– Ability to climb ladders to add or remove merchandise from shelving or chains hanging from ceiling

Work Schedule

In person: Tuesday – Saturday; 20 – 24 hours per week; April – August

Additional Info

In addition to the above, all staff members are expected to exhibit the following on a consistent basis:
– A dedication to an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to work
– Passion for supporting the organization’s mission and for maintaining programmatic excellence
– Proven success working with individuals of diverse backgrounds
– Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments simultaneously, often with competing deadlines
– Communication skills that allow for productive sharing, debate, and exchange of information and ideas, whether verbally or in writing

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