Retail Store Specialist

2 years of customer service experience1 year in retail salesFlexible availability including SaturdaysReliable transportation to and from workAbility to lift 50-75 pounds and stand, squat, bend frequentlyProficient in verbal and written communicationAbility to work in varying weather conditionsDependableOutgoingDesire to help others

We offer a generous benefit package which includes competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays, a five day work week, company paid HRA and Short Term/Long Term disability! Help support Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio’s mission to provide affordable housing to those in need AND feel great about coming to work every day knowing you are helping the community!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is committed to building and retaining a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. We believe the inclusion and amplification of our differences create a more effective workplace and a more compassionate world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, individuals with disabilities, and equally to disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam Era.

The ReStore Associate is responsible for assisting the VP, Retail Operations, Managers, and other employees in the daily operations of the retail store.  Under general supervision, ReStore Associates work in a retail/warehouse environment loading and unloading items from vehicles, providing outstanding customer service, receiving and pricing items for sale, operating a cash register, organizing and cleaning the store, and training and supervising individual and group volunteers from diverse backgrounds and age groups.

Full-time position on-site in Columbus, OH
Store Hours of Operation:  Monday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Work with others to organize and maintain store safety and cleanliness.
• Assist with the unloading of merchandise from vehicles. Assist with carrying large sold items and loading them into customers’ vehicles.
• Personally provide customers and donors with courteous and prompt service at all times. Identify and respond actively and with sensitivity to the needs of all customers. Relay any customer concern (with regard to service, pricing, and/or quality of merchandise) to Store Manager or VP of Retail Operations.
• Accurately price merchandise for sale in the ReStore. Interpret and apply pricing procedures and accurately price items. Research prices on the Internet for new and unique items and provide information to ReStore management to price merchandise.
• Maintain a working knowledge of existing and new products in the store, including location and pricing.
• Maintain an awareness of current advertisements and promotions.
• Accurately and efficiently operate a cash register, including charging customers the correct price for merchandise and following cash register transaction and closing procedures. ReStore Associates must maintain a high level of awareness and accuracy when handling bankable tenders. Safeguard confidential information, cash and credit card information, and merchandise.
• Interpret and follow policies and procedures for Habitat for Humanity MidOhio and the ReStore.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other volunteers, staff, and community service people making the experience pleasant and meaningful.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the quality improvement process and the philosophy of continuous improvement in the ReStore.
• Participate as a team player in all phases of the ReStore.
• Operate a Habitat for Humanity MidOhio vehicle to assist with the pick up and delivery of items.
• Perform other duties and tasks as needed.

Habitat for Humanity MidOhio’s mission is focused on bringing people together to inspire hope, build homes, empower families and develop communities.

Since 1987 Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio has served more than 700 families throughout Franklin, Licking and Madison counties. We work in partnership with low-income families to build new homes, rehab vacant houses and repair existing homes. Habitat empowers and provides the tools necessary for low-income families to achieve or save the dream of affordable homeownership. In addition to repaying a 0%-interest mortgage, partner families invest a modest down payment and 200-250 hours of sweat equity (construction labor, participating in homeownership classes, financial education training and home maintenance workshops designed to prepare the family for the responsibilities of homeownership). To further keep the homes affordable, thousands of volunteers provide the labor to construct the homes and all homes are built with energy efficient construction and sustainable building practices. Habitat is more than just a homebuilder. We are helping to break the cycle of poverty by empowering low-income working families to move beyond their situation and provide a better life for their children. Habitat is also working to stabilize and revitalize communities by redeveloping properties in neighborhoods with high rates of home foreclosures and vacancies.

Supporting our affiliate is Habitat’s ReStore, a unique resale store that sells donated building materials and home improvement products to the general public. Income generated from Habitat’s three ReStores provides an important source of funding for our mission. The ReStore has been in operation for the past 25 years and has diverted nearly 36,000 tons of useable materials from the landfill! We offer a generous benefit package, paid vacation, five day work week and competitive pay! Working at the ReStore not only offers great benefits, it also helps keep useable materials from being left in the landfill and helps support Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio’s mission to provide affordable housing to those in need. 

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Jury Duty Leave