Retail Sales Associate

Position: Retail Sales Associate

Reports To: Director of Retail Operations

Employee Status: Non-exempt, hourly up to 30 hours per week

Job Type: Part-time, up to 30 hours per week, Day Shifts, Weekend availability

Salary: $17.69 per hour, non-exempt

Location: Tacoma, WA

Join a team that builds homes, communities, and hope.

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is seeking a friendly, dependable Sales Associate to help create an outstanding shopping experience in our Tacoma Habitat Store. Every purchase and donation supports Habitat's mission of providing affordable homeownership opportunities throughout Pierce County.

In this role, you'll assist customers and donors, support daily store operations, help process donations, and work alongside a team that values service, teamwork, and community impact. If you enjoy working with people, staying active throughout the day, and making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Driver in efficient pick-up schedules and routes for the Store Truck(s)
• Interacting positively with donors and customers
• Assisting with the retail operation, including operating the cash registers and making sales
• Providing superior customer service to donors and customers
• Adhering to All Store policies and procedures
• Load and unload donation trucks

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Retail sales or customer service experience preferred
• Retail experience with construction or building materials/hardware preferred
• Routing/scheduling and/or logistics experience preferred

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of fair market value of new and used materials
• Superior customer service, experience with diverse populations
• Able and willing to lift up to 50 pounds, performing heavy manual tasks, work standing or walking for long periods of time and be capable of performing outside duties under all weather conditions
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Bilingual Preferred but not required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• This position requires regular standing and walking throughout the workday, frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, lifting, and moving donated merchandise and furniture. Employees must be able to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds, climb ladders occasionally, and work outdoors during donation pickups in a variety of weather conditions.

BENEFITS:

• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) retirement plan matching after 1 year
• Employee discount
• HealthiestYou® 24/7 telehealth access for medical and mental health support

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workforce that reflects the communities in which we build. We strive to attract candidates who broaden our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, cultural experiences, skills, and community representation.

We seek employees who value collaboration, respect, and pride in their work. We believe that the inclusion and celebration of our differences create a stronger workplace, stronger communities, and a more compassionate world.

We believe meaningful employment opportunities strengthen communities. Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity strongly encourages eligible Section 3 residents and workers to apply and explore career opportunities with us.

If you are selected for this position, Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity will conduct a background check before hire. Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members.