Front Store Associate I - Build Homes & Community

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-paid long-term disability

Voluntary life insurance options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Front Associate I to support daily store operations by assisting customers, answering questions, and providing a friendly, helpful service on the sales floor.

This role stocks and restocks merchandise, highlights inventory for promotions, and maintains clean, organized work areas. It also operates the POS system and collaborates with volunteers to ensure a welcoming shopping experience for all customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Retail or customer service experience; familiarity with ReStore product types (furniture, building materials, home goods) is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, helpful attitude.
• Ability to lift and move items up to 80 lbs.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Ability to work independently within your department while being a collaborative team player.
• Willingness to work with volunteers.
• Committed to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity's mission and environmental stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers and answer questions.
• Stock and restock items, keeping areas clean and organized.
• Operate our Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Highlight sale and promotional inventory.
• Work with assigned volunteers and volunteer groups.
• Answer phone and radio calls.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Lifting up to 80 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is seeking a Front Associate I to support daily store operations by assisting customers, answering questions, and providing a friendly, helpful service on the sales floor.

This role stocks and restocks merchandise, highlights inventory for promotions, and maintains clean, organized work areas. It also operates the POS system and collaborates with volunteers to ensure a welcoming shopping experience for all customers.