Employment Opportunities

Reports to: ReStore Manager or Assistant Manager

Time & salary: Part-time (16 hours per week), Saturdays required. $17 per hour.

Application deadline: May 2, 2025 | 5:00pm (PST)

Description

The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is an important source of funding for building affordable homes and completing critical home repairs for low-income residents of Columbia County. The ReStore is also integral to the wellbeing of St. Helens and the surrounding community diverting approximately 230 tons of material from the landfill annually, recycling metal, providing job training and community service opportunities. Volunteers are key to our success and important members of our Habitat family. Maintaining a welcoming and caring work environment is a priority.

Job responsibilities

• Drive the ReStore box truck to pick up ReStore donations and deliver purchases with an approved volunteer assistant.
• Schedule pickups and deliveries that align with customer schedule and volunteer assistant availability. Collaboration with other staff members will be necessary to fulfill pickup scheduling responsibilities.
• Confirm appointments using excellent verbal communication and phone skills.
• Learn what we accept and be able to decline donations as needed in a pleasant and tactful manner.
• Unload the truck and sort donations.
• Help maintain organization and cleanliness of truck/store/donation area.
• Price donations and work in the donation area as needed.
• Exhibit enthusiasm for the mission and vision of Habitat for Humanity.
• Represent and promote Habitat for Humanity in a professional manner including attire, speech, demeanor, courtesy, relationships, etc.
• Problem solve customer service issues in collaboration with ReStore staff.
• Support volunteer retention by treating all volunteers with respect and dignity and providing equal opportunity to equally capable volunteers.
• Successfully work independently and with other staff and volunteers to foster a positive work environment.
• Document donation information, schedules, etc. with legible handwriting.
• Follow a repair and maintenance schedule to keep the ReStore truck in good working order, recognizing issues and doing minor servicing.
• Monitor fuel and fill with assistance of managers.
• Provide support for special events, community cleanup day and parades.
• Take waste to the transfer station as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required

• Experience driving a box truck.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean driving record for the past five years with no DUIs.
• Ability to qualify as an insurable driver under our insurance.
• Pass a criminal background check and sex offender check.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without strain, load and unload the truck several times a day using hand trucks in a safe manner.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, walk up and down stairs while carrying items.
• Basic computer/smartphone skills.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate with other staff.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Safety-first mindset and ability to pass first-aid and all safety trainings.
• Ability to understand, encourage and model good safety practices for all volunteers.
• Good work ethic, reliable and ability to show up on time.
• Proven ability to apply good judgement and maintain even temperament at work.

Preferred skills

• Knowledge of the retail and thrift store industry.
• Familiarity with Columbia County roads.
• Bilingual a plus.

Application Information

This is a part-time position (16 hours per week). Saturdays required.

$17.00 per hour. No Volunteer hours working in the ReStore will be allowed.

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to info@habitatcolumbiacounty.org or drop it off at the Habitat for Humanity office located at the front of the St. Helens ReStore.

NOTE: All tips are considered property of Columbia County Habitat for Humanity. No employee or volunteer can accept gifts or donations from a donor for personal sale or use. Furthermore, the purchase of merchandise from a donor is prohibited. Any exceptions must be cleared by the ReStore Manager and the Executive Director prior to any transaction.