Driver & Donation Ambassador at Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat For Humanity in Tacoma, WA | USD20-20 | Kablio

Role

Description

vehicle operation

forklift operation

cash register

transaction processing

product screening

volunteer supervision

Maintain an effective working relationship with Store Management, Staff, Volunteers, homeowners and Store customers
Drive TPC/HFH vehicles safely to pick donated items and deliver merchandise
Daily cleaning and straightening of Store Donation area, keeping it neat and clean
Screen for product usability when donors call or bring in donations
Communicating with Store Manager regarding incoming donations
Operate forklift
Operate a cash register to document sale of merchandise. Refers to established pricing guidelines and schedules
Occasionally supervising volunteers, making their experience meaningful
Process cash and credit card transactions following established procedures for each type of sale
Load and unload all donated materials
Answer telephone and provide Store information, directions and meeting the callers' needs

Requirements

microsoft office

forklift

driver's license

retail sales

bilingual

customer service

Ability to spend majority of the day standing or moving about the Store. Work may require climbing ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling and reaching in awkward positions
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Screen for product usability while in the field
Knowledge and experience in retail sales preferred
Must be a good listener and be able to engage in well-considered discussions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Bilingual preferred
Must give excellent customer service skills to donors and customers
Fork lift experience preferred
Must understand and support the Mission of Habitat for Humanity
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Benefits

Flexible Spending Account
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (premiums paid 100% for employee, 50% for dependents)
Short & Long term disability and life insurance (premiums paid 100% for employee)
We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
12 paid holidays + vacation days
Store Discount
403b retirement plan with matching after one year

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

background check and motor vehicle records will be conducted before hire.

Company

Overview

Founded with a mission to provide affordable housing solutions in Pierce County, Washington.
Relies heavily on volunteers and donations to build homes and community strength.
Operates both home construction and home repair projects for qualifying families.
Partners with local businesses, organizations, and government to drive community development.
Offers a variety of programs to support homeowners before and after they move into their homes.
Known for creating sustainable, energy-efficient homes to lower utility costs for families.
Has a dedicated retail operation, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, that funds housing projects.
Focuses on improving the overall quality of life in Pierce County through housing stability.

Culture + Values

200 Hours

Sweat Equity Commitment

Homeowners contribute by building their own homes and assisting in the construction of others, fostering a strong sense of community and ownership.

75%

Empowering Women

Women heads of household are empowered through construction training and the confidence gained from owning a home.

With God’s grace and the cooperation of people from all walks of life, families in need are partnered with to build and own simple, decent, affordable homes in safe communities.
Vision to create a community where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live and poverty housing is unacceptable.
Building Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance.
Operates three Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) where donations and sales support home construction and community strength.

Environment + Sustainability

Energy Efficiency

Promoted Affiliate-Wide

National organization focuses on sustainable building practices to promote energy efficiency across affiliates.

No publicly stated net-zero greenhouse gas target found on affiliate’s website or public materials.
No explicit affiliate-level environmental or sustainability strategy found on website or LinkedIn.
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat does not publish specific local goals or results.

Inclusion & Diversity

75% Women

Female Heads of Household

A notable portion of Women Build homeowners are female.

No publicly available affiliate-specific DEI strategy or outcomes disclosed on Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat website or LinkedIn.
No specific strategic DEI goals or metrics publicly shared by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat.

Articles

Housing Counseling program

Pathways to Homeownership program

Aging in Place / Home Repair program

Habitat Homes building standards

Role

Description

vehicle operation

forklift operation

cash register

transaction processing

product screening

volunteer supervision

Maintain an effective working relationship with Store Management, Staff, Volunteers, homeowners and Store customers
Drive TPC/HFH vehicles safely to pick donated items and deliver merchandise
Daily cleaning and straightening of Store Donation area, keeping it neat and clean
Screen for product usability when donors call or bring in donations
Communicating with Store Manager regarding incoming donations
Operate forklift
Operate a cash register to document sale of merchandise. Refers to established pricing guidelines and schedules
Occasionally supervising volunteers, making their experience meaningful
Process cash and credit card transactions following established procedures for each type of sale
Load and unload all donated materials
Answer telephone and provide Store information, directions and meeting the callers' needs

Requirements

microsoft office

forklift

driver's license

retail sales

bilingual

customer service

Ability to spend majority of the day standing or moving about the Store. Work may require climbing ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling and reaching in awkward positions
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Screen for product usability while in the field
Knowledge and experience in retail sales preferred
Must be a good listener and be able to engage in well-considered discussions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Bilingual preferred
Must give excellent customer service skills to donors and customers
Fork lift experience preferred
Must understand and support the Mission of Habitat for Humanity
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Benefits

Flexible Spending Account
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (premiums paid 100% for employee, 50% for dependents)
Short & Long term disability and life insurance (premiums paid 100% for employee)
We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:
12 paid holidays + vacation days
Store Discount
403b retirement plan with matching after one year

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

background check and motor vehicle records will be conducted before hire.

Company

Overview

Founded with a mission to provide affordable housing solutions in Pierce County, Washington.
Relies heavily on volunteers and donations to build homes and community strength.
Operates both home construction and home repair projects for qualifying families.
Partners with local businesses, organizations, and government to drive community development.
Offers a variety of programs to support homeowners before and after they move into their homes.
Known for creating sustainable, energy-efficient homes to lower utility costs for families.
Has a dedicated retail operation, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, that funds housing projects.
Focuses on improving the overall quality of life in Pierce County through housing stability.

Culture + Values

200 Hours

Sweat Equity Commitment

Homeowners contribute by building their own homes and assisting in the construction of others, fostering a strong sense of community and ownership.

75%

Empowering Women

Women heads of household are empowered through construction training and the confidence gained from owning a home.

With God’s grace and the cooperation of people from all walks of life, families in need are partnered with to build and own simple, decent, affordable homes in safe communities.
Vision to create a community where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live and poverty housing is unacceptable.
Building Strength, Stability, and Self-Reliance.
Operates three Habitat Stores (Tacoma, Lakewood, Puyallup) where donations and sales support home construction and community strength.

Environment + Sustainability

Energy Efficiency

Promoted Affiliate-Wide

National organization focuses on sustainable building practices to promote energy efficiency across affiliates.

No publicly stated net-zero greenhouse gas target found on affiliate’s website or public materials.
No explicit affiliate-level environmental or sustainability strategy found on website or LinkedIn.
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat does not publish specific local goals or results.

Inclusion & Diversity

75% Women

Female Heads of Household

A notable portion of Women Build homeowners are female.

No publicly available affiliate-specific DEI strategy or outcomes disclosed on Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat website or LinkedIn.
No specific strategic DEI goals or metrics publicly shared by Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat.

Articles

Housing Counseling program

Pathways to Homeownership program

Aging in Place / Home Repair program

Habitat Homes building standards