ReStore Donations Ambassador Assistant - Truck *Temporary Position*

Greater-Des-Moines-Habitat-For-Humanity; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is seeking a ReStore Donations Ambassador - Truck Driver Helper for a temporary 2 to 3 month assignment in Des Moines, IA. You will assist the Donations Truck Driver, help load and unload donations, and ensure safe and courteous service to donors while supporting home-improvement projects.

As a key team member, you’ll drive when needed, keep the truck clean, and collaborate with the ReStore team to process donations upon arrival, contributing to

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move heavy items (75 lbs) regularly.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for assisting the driver and interacting with donors.
• Valid driver's license.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and tasks; driving box truck as needed.
• Experience in warehouse/logistics is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Donations Truck Driver in navigating to scheduled donation pick-up and delivery locations.
• Load and unload donations, ensuring safe handling and proper care of items.
• Interact with donors courteously, providing excellent customer service and representing Habitat’s values.
• Secure donations in the truck to prevent damage during transit.
• Help maintain a clean and organized truck for safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with the ReStore team to process donations upon arrival.

Skills

Physical strength

Teamwork

Communication

Driver's license

Flexibility

Warehouse experience

Job description

Description

The ReStore Donations Ambassador - Truck Driver Helper assists in collecting donations from our generous community supporters and assists in delivery of purchased items to customer's homes. The Driver Helper partners with the driver to load, unload, and transport donated items safely and efficiently, and serves as the lead driver when needed. This role is essential to ensuring donations reach our ReStores and contribute to our mission. This is a temporary 2 to 3 month position.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist the Donations Truck Driver in navigating to scheduled donation pick-up and delivery locations.
• Load and unload donations, ensuring safe handling and proper care of items.
• Interact with donors courteously, providing excellent customer service and representing Habitat’s values. Secure donations in the truck to prevent damage during transit.
• Help maintain a clean and organized truck for safe and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with the ReStore team to process donations upon arrival.

Requirements

• Physical ability to lift and move heavy items (75lbs) regularly. Ability to use tools such as hand carts to assist in moving items.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills for assisting the driver and interacting with donors.
• Valid Driver's License.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission and values.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and tasks as needed. Position will occasionally require driving box truck, as needed for pick-ups and deliveries.
• Previous experience in a warehouse, moving, or logistics role is a plus but not required.