ReStore Associate – Front of House

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental / Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County is seeking a ReStore Associate – Front of House in Stratford, CT to help manage day-to-day retail and donation operations. You will work with staff and volunteers on a Tuesday–Saturday schedule.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, maintaining a safe sales floor, assisting with loading purchases, and cooperating with team members. English proficiency; Spanish is a plus; must lift up to 50 lbs and stay active.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in retail, home improvement, or related industry.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team with staff and volunteers, following the lead and direction of senior staff
• Greet and assist customers on the sales floor
• Work to maintain an orderly and safe sales floor
• Answer customer questions and provide assistance when needed in bringing their purchases to the checkout area
• Assist customers in loading their purchases onto their vehicles while adhering to store loading and safety guidelines
• Manage time well and report hours, breaks, and donation flow urgency
• Use tools and equipment such as pallet jacks and dollies to move merchandise
• Follow safety requirements and promptly report unsafe conditions to staff and volunteers
• Be prepared to adapt to various job duties; duties may overlap with other positions
• Other duties as assigned, including taking a leadership role as needed
• Positive attitude and the ability to work with a diverse customer and donor base.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Pallet jacks

Dollies

Job description

ReStore Associate – Front of House

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Is responsible for working with other staff and volunteers to manage all aspects of day-to-day retail and donation operations of the Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County ReStore. This is a 40-hour per week full-time position – Tuesday thru Saturday.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work as a team with staff and volunteers, following the lead and direction of senior staff
• Greet and assist customers on the sales floor
• Work to maintain an orderly and safe sales floor
• Answer customer questions and provide assistance when needed in bringing their purchases to the checkout area
• Assist customers in loading their purchases onto their vehicles while adhering to store loading and safety guidelines
• Manage time well, such as timely arrival for shift, reporting hours, taking appropriate breaks, and managing donation flow urgency
• Use tools and equipment, such as pallet jacks and dollies to move merchandise
• Follow safety requirements and promptly report or address unsafe conditions with other staff and volunteers
• Be able to communicate all ReStore and Habitat for Humanity policies and goals to the public
• Be prepared to adapt to various job duties throughout the day – duties will overlap with other positions
• Other duties as assigned, including taking a leadership role as needed

• Positive attitude and the ability to work with a diverse customer and donor base.
• 1-2 years' experience in retail, home improvement, or related industry
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation and have the ability to bend, reach and be on your feet for extended periods of time
• The ability to work independently in an organized fashion, in a fast-paced environment, and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Excellent organizational skills, paying close attention to detail
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking a plus

Requirements

Full-time 40 hours/week

Workweek - Tuesday thru Friday 9:30am-5:30pm / Saturday 8:00am to 4:00pm

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.00

Benefits:

• 401(k) 3% employer match
• Health insurance (85% employer paid)
• Dental / Vision insurance plans available
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays