Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking an Assistant Manager to join the ReStore team in Lawrenceville. The Restore Assistant Manager will assist the Manager in certain administrative and operational functions of the ReStore. Additionally, the ReStore Assistant Manger will assist the Manager in achieving operational, financial, administrative, volunteer and customer goals.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a unique retail outlet where you can purchase quality new and gently used items at excellent prices while helping Habitat for Humanity eliminate poverty housing in our community.
Revenue generated by the ReStore provides the local Habitat for Humanity program & Habitat for Humanity International with much needed funds to assist in building homes and hope for families in our community and around the world. It also helps to keep thousands of tons of unwanted merchandise out of our landfills.
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit & are interested in a position that gives back to the community, this is the opportunity for you. We offer a competitive salary, full benefits package and the chance to help others achieve a decent, affordable home.
- Open & close the ReStore for scheduled daily hours
- General oversight of store operations and volunteer management in coordination with other team managers
- Daily sales/cash register reconciliation and deposits
- Work closely with the Volunteer Coordinator to attract and retain volunteers which includes developing a daily and weekly schedule of volunteers with assigned times & areas/tasks, track volunteer hours monthly by volunteer type, develop and update training program for new volunteers & assure the appropriate training for new volunteers
- Schedule regular training for new staff members and current staff members on new policies and programs
- Assist ReStore Manager in developing and implementing marketing and public relations campaigns for increasing donations and sales
- Maintain the Volunteer Manual and job descriptions and assignments under the direction of the ReStore Manager
- Oversee display and organization of showroom sales areas with Manager to ensure all items are properly priced and ticketed for sale
- Assist associate staff as required to maintain orderly flow of items in warehouse and outside yard
- Oversee and maintain daily/weekly Task assignments and records
- Maintain accurate mailing list of donors and customers
- Achieve excellent customer, donor and volunteer ratings
- Assist associate staff as required to maintain orderly flow of items in warehouse and outside yard
- Oversee and maintain daily/weekly Task assignments and records
- Maintain accurate mailing list of donors and customers
- Achieve excellent customer, donor and volunteer ratings
- 3 -5 years of retail experience with at least one year in a management role preferred
- Computer knowledgeable including Microsoft Word & Excel (PowerPoint a plus)
- Willingness to learn other programs as needed
- Self-motivated, reliable and enthusiastic
- Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to handle and defuse challenging situations with tact
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Commitment to safe working environment
- Ability to provide leadership and supervision to staff and volunteers while also having the ability to perform most tasks in the absence of staff or volunteers
- Ability to speak Spanish a plus
- Ability to lift 50 pounds