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Store Associates are responsible for working with their store team of staff and volunteers to manage all aspects of day-to-day retail operations as needed and directed by leadership. A typical shift involves loading and unloading vehicles, guiding volunteers, cashiering, and providing customer service. Store Associates are expected to perform all tasks safely, efficiently, and effectively, and to use polite and respectful communication with co-workers, volunteers, and customers. This position requires energy and motivation as well as a connection to the Habitat mission.
This is a part-time, 20-24 hours a week, non-exempt position with a starting hourly wage of $15.00. This position enjoys benefits including generous paid time off, the employee assistance program (EAP), matching retirement plan, and a store discount. Store Associates report to the Store Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Customer service excellence, including greeting and assisting customers, loading and measuring items, answering questions, and cashiering
Greet donors, accept and inspect donations that meet our criteria, and decline those that do not
Train volunteers to complete tasks, and support them with reviews and follow-up
Clean and price donations
Stock merchandise on the sales floor
Clean and organize the store, including receiving areas, break rooms, rest rooms, and outdoor areas
Manage opening and closing of the store
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skill in working in a team with staff and volunteers, following the lead and direction of leadership
Ability and desire to maintain a clean and organized work environment
Time management skills, including managing donation flow urgency and timely arrival for shifts
Ability, or willingness to learn, to correctly and safely use tools and equipment, such as a forklift, pallet jack, and dolly
Knowledge of, and desire to follow, safety requirements as well as the ability to ensure that store team members do the same
Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, communication tools, such as telephone, email, and 2-way radio
Ability to adapt to a changing work environment, and learn new operations skills as program develops
. Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience volunteering
Work Environment and Physical Demands
This job operates in an open, warehouse retail environment
This position is very active and requires consistent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing
This employee must frequently lift, move, and/or load items over 50 pounds with mechanical assistance and/or a team lift
Schedule
20-24 hours/week, weekends required
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter, job application, and three professional references at the link below
Resume is optional
Employment is contingent on passing a background check.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region hires a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce strengthens our organization. We value diversity and support a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
Habitat for Humanity Portland Region is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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