ReStore Warehouse / Sales Associate (Part Time)

Passionate about New York? Love helping people? Come work at Habitat NYC and Westchester.

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status.

ReStore Warehouse / Sales Associate Position: ReStore Warehouse / Sales Associate

Reports to: ReStore Manager

Starting Pay: $16.50 per hour

About Habitat NYC and Westchester

Founded in 1984 as an independent affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat NYC and Westchester constructs new or renovates existing homes in the five boroughs of New York City and Westchester for affordable homeownership by families in need. Our mission is to transform lives by building quality homes with families in need and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing.

Position Description

Assist the ReStore Manager in certain administrative and operational functions of the Habitat NYC and Westchester ReStore. Assist the Manager in achieving operational, financial, administrative, volunteer, and customer goals. Flexible hours during week, must work Saturdays.

The ReStore is a fun work environment with many opportunities to learn new skills in marketing, sales, product research, leading volunteers, and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Opening and closing of the Habitat ReStore for scheduled daily hours.

Carryout general store operations and lead volunteer management.

Daily sales/cash register reconciliation.

Train new volunteers or assign a volunteer staff member to train the new volunteers.

Overseeing display and organization of showroom sales areas to ensure all items are properly priced and ticketed for sale.

Overseeing and maintaining daily Safety Checklists and records.

Ensuring accurate Charitable Donation Tax Receipts of donors.

Assist with donation pick-ups on our truck as needed. This entails working with a fellow staff member in safely transporting merchandise from donor's homes and/or businesses. This may include driving occasionally.

Position Requirements

Experience as a Driver of Commercial vehicles in New York City.

Knowledge of NYC "Commercial Vehicle Restrictions" of certain roadways.

Must pass Criminal Background Check, and DMV check

Must have valid NY State driver's license, and a clean driving record.

Ability to speak Spanish a plus but not required.

Physical Demands

Required to lift 75 pounds regularly / required to lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.

Will experience frequent lifting, bending, squatting, and repetitive motion.

Ability to spend majority of the day standing & moving heavy items.

This position will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, snow, etc.). Work may require using GPS, power tools, climbing ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling, and reaching in awkward and tiring positions.

Outgoing personality with a love of sales and customer service.

Skills and Qualifications

Retail sales, thrift experience preferred, volunteer supervision experience preferred

Cash register / POS

Careers at Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County are challenging, rewarding and fulfilling. If you are interested in bringing your passion for the mission of Habitat for Humanity to the organization, please apply by sending a resume to View email address on talent.com .

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, physical handicap, veteran or marital status.

With the help of thousands of volunteers each year, Habitat NYC and Westchester builds and preserves homes for ownership by low-income families throughout the region, creating a stronger and more united New York.

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