ReStore Associate

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The ReStore is a division of Topeka Habitat for Humanity. The ReStore’s mission is to generate revenue through the sale of donated building materials and household items to support the mission of Topeka Habitat for Humanity. Through its efforts, the ReStore facilitates recycling, minimizes landfill waste, provides low-cost home improvement items, and increases Habitat’s visibility in our community.

 

Responsibilities​

• Responsible for procuring donations from residential pickup sites and donors and assisting with loading and unloading donations from a liftgate and/or truck and trailer

• Maintains orderly and clean sales floor, processing and receiving area

• Assists with staging the sales floor and cleaning and processing items for sale

• Operates a cash register and processing cash and credit card transactions

• Maintain and balance cash drawer at end of day

• Greets customers, answers questions and provides assistance, while acting as an ambassador for Topeka Habitat for Humanity

• Answers telephone and addresses customer and community inquires

• Assists in keeping vehicle fleet maintained and clean

• Regularly communicates with ReStore Manager regarding sales issues and problems

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Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Friendly and helpful attitude.

• Ability to stay on feet for extended period of time

• Ability to lift, bend, and climb

• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds, squat, bend and stand for extended periods of time

• Valid driver’s license, clean driving history and ability to pass pre-employment screening and willingness to drive a box truck and/or truck and trailer

• Understanding and interest in supporting the mission of Habitat for Humanity - to build homes, hope and communities

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Hours

• 20 hours per week up to full time (with benefits)– varied hours from Tuesday – Saturday, 8am – 4pm

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Pay

• Starting at $16.50/hour starting pay, negotiable with experience

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The ideal candidate will have active support of our core organizational values, which include:

• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves

• Courage – We do what’s right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission

 

Safeguarding: Topeka Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

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Organizational Values

• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves.

• Courage – We do what is right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.

• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat’s mission.

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Safeguarding

Topeka Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. All staff are expected to help maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

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Application Process

 

Apply in one of two ways: Online
Complete and submit your application using our online form:

 

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Or: By Email
In lieu of an application, a resume and cover letter can be emailed to Skyler Ross, Assistant Manager, at skyler@topekahabitat.org.

No phone or in-person inquiries.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

Topeka Habitat for Humanity 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.