ReStore Donations Ambassador Assistant - Truck *Temporary Position*

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is seeking a ReStore Donations Ambassador - Truck Driver Helper to assist in collecting donations and delivering items to customers. You will work with the driver to load, unload, and transport donated items, helping ensure donations reach our ReStores and support the mission.

This is a temporary 2 to 3 month role. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and excellent donor interactions; duties include navigating to pickup and delivery locations, keeping the

Qualifications

• Physical ability to lift 75 lbs regularly.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Positive attitude and alignment with Habitat for Humanity’s mission.
• Schedule flexibility; may drive a box truck for pickups/deliveries.
• Warehouse/logistics experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Donations Truck Driver in navigating to donation pickup and delivery locations.
• Load and unload donations, ensuring safe handling and 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.
• Maintain a clean and organized truck for safe operations.
• Collaborate with the ReStore team to process donations on arrival.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Customer service

Safety minded

Tools

Hand carts

Box truck familiarity

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.