ReStore Associate

About us

Habitat for Humanity, Abilene brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Our primary purpose is to partner with our future homeowners and other people and organizations from around our area to build high quality affordable housing. We also serve our community through our ReStore, an affordable retail store focusing on used furniture, household goods, and construction supplies.

Job title & Position Number: Restore Sales Associate

Job summary/Duties: Reporting to the Restore Manager of Habitat for Humanity Abilene, employees in this position are responsible for day-to-day type retail related responsibilities and operations of the Abilene Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The intended purpose of the restore is to sell a wide selection of new, blemished, and useable quality household and building materials in the Abilene Area at low prices (50-75% below retail) through the operation of a retail store/warehouse owned and operated by the Affiliate. Proceeds benefit the construction of houses in the area served by Abilene HFH.

Entity: Habitat for Humanity Abilene, Inc.

Reporting to: ReStore Manager

Job titles reporting to this position: None

Skills requirements: (i.e. Language, Mathematical, Reasoning, Other) Knowledge of retail operations and experience working in a retail building supply environment. Financial, analytical and organizational skills, Communication Skills, Marketing, Sales experience. Knowledge of and ability to follow best practice and procedures related to retail and ability to use current computer applications and retail technologies.

Interactions: The persons in this position will interact with the general public and all levels of management. It will be necessary for this position to communicate effectively via various modes of communication (face-to-face, phone, email, fax, etc.)

Organizational level(s) impacted: Impact is at store level only. This position works under the direct supervision of the ReStore Manager, who reports to the Executive Director and Affiliate Board of Directors,.

Budget/Financial Level/Stewardship and Financial Discretion: Responsible for adhering to a ReStore budget. Stewardship is limited to pre-defined budget. No discretionary authority in area of budget

Working Conditions: Individual will be working in a warehouse. Subject to heat, cold and dust. Light to Heavy lifting required.

Planning & Leadership Impact: The position provides support and leadership (non-management) to ReStore volunteers.

Experience required: None

Education/ Job requirements: High school diploma required. Experience in retail, marketing, sales, construction or any combination of education and experience necessary to complete these functions is desired. Must have a clean driving record and be able to operate a vehicle.
Notes/Other: Job Duties
Operate cash register

Update computerized inventory system

Assist store customers

Pick-ups and drop-offs as necessary or needed

Maintain store: Clean shelves and retail displays and restock merchandise as needed

Process donated inventory

Provide support to ReStore manager, as needed.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 29 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Abilene, TX 79603: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person