What are the responsibilities and job description for the Furniture Showroom/Merchandise Associate position at Habitat For Humanity Sarasota?
Would you like to join a work environment that encourages creativity in a team-oriented atmosphere? The Habitat Sarasota Restore is a high-energy retail environment offering an eclectic mix of donated merchandise for resale to the public.
Opportunity:
Immediate opening to join a winning team at Habitat Sarasota ReStore, voted #1 - Used Furniture store in Sarasota. If you are a self-starting, reliable individual with positive energy and excellent customer service skills and would like to be a part of Habitat’s mission and our Sarasota ReStore team, then please apply!
What we need from you:
- A Tuesday – Saturday commitment to be available to work from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm with Sunday and Monday off.
- Prepare donated merchandise for display with an emphasis on lamps, artwork, and furniture.
- Assist customers
- Support other team members
- Assist in sales transactions
- Organize and clean within the ReStore environment
How we compensate you:
- $13.50 hourly start rate with reassessment after the 90-day introductory period (Average 36 hours a week)
- Paid time off and holiday pay after the 90-day introductory period
Requirements:
- Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
- Good customer service and communication skills.
- General knowledge of an eclectic mix of merchandise such as vintage, modern, antiques, collectibles, and building materials is preferred, although not a requirement for employment.
- Successful candidates must be able to handle light lifting (25 lbs or less), bending, and squatting.
Where you will work:
- Habitat for Humanity Sarasota ReStore, 2095 17th St, Sarasota, FL 34234 (just off US 301 and 17th St)
Job Type: Part-time
Introductory Pay Rate: $13.50 per hour
HFHS is a drug free workplace. Drug screening is a condition of employment.
COVID 19 Notice - Face masks are required for the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the community. Face masks are a condition of employment for all employees. Until further notice, we have added an additional COVID testing requirement. All unvaccinated employees or employees not fully vaccinated are required to get COVID tested each week.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sarasota, FL 34234: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: One location