Part-Time Retail & Donations Associate

Habitatkentbfs; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Kent & Northern Muskegon Counties is seeking a friendly Retail Team Member to join our Grand Rapids store. This part-time role focuses on creating a welcoming shopping environment, assisting with donations, merchandising displays, and supporting daily operations.

You'll handle cash, assist customers, and help volunteers while learning core retail duties. Rotating Saturdays required; 28 hours per week with flexible scheduling and a commitment to community service.

Qualifications

• Experience handling cash, using registers, and basic math for transactions.
• Friendly communication with shoppers, coworkers, and volunteers.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfort with standard store systems (register, phone, copy machine).
• Previous retail or customer service experience is a plus (knowledge of home building supplies, furniture, or hardware is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Warmly welcome store guests, answer questions, and assist shoppers in finding items.
• Ring up customer purchases accurately and efficiently using the register.
• Inspect incoming donated goods, issue tax receipts to donors, and ensure quality.
• Price, clean, and arrange merchandise to keep floors tidy and appealing.
• Serve as a friendly daily guide for volunteers and support their tasks.
• Stay familiar with core inventory, store promotions, and retail trends.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

POS systems

Tools

Register systems

Phone usage

Copy machine

Job description

Habitat for Humanity of Kent & Northern Muskegon Counties is seeking a friendly Retail Team Member to join our Grand Rapids store. This part-time role focuses on creating a welcoming shopping environment, assisting with donations, merchandising displays, and supporting daily operations.

You'll handle cash, assist customers, and help volunteers while learning core retail duties. Rotating Saturdays required; 28 hours per week with flexible scheduling and a commitment to community service.