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ReStore Donation Associate

Green Mountain Habitat For Humanity

The Role

Overview

Assist donors, price & stock items, and provide customer service at ReStore.

Key Responsibilities

  • loading dock
  • donor assistance
  • pos processing
  • donation sorting
  • item pricing
  • store checklist

Tasks

-Assist in keeping the loading dock area clear and in safe condition and keep the back room free of clutter. -Promptly assist donors who come to drop off donations and accept or reject them based on whether the items are in good, sellable condition. -Help customers carry purchases to their vehicles. -Sort clothing donations and prepare them to be moved to the sales floor. -Clean, sort, price, and store donations according to the price guide and refer to the Supervisor if guidance is needed. -Assist in unloading scheduled pickups alongside the truck drivers, as well as any other specialty pickups throughout the week. -Greet any donors and customers and thank them for contributing to our cause and answer any questions they may have. -Process customer transactions through the point-of-sale system (includes discounts, coupons, returns, tax exemptions, etc.) -Help to complete the daily checklist for opening and closing the store.

Requirements

  • retail experience
  • customer service
  • teamwork
  • time management
  • high school
  • communication

What You Bring

-Previous experience working in a retail environment. -Excellent customer service skills to respond to any questions or concerns. -Able to work as part of a team and complete tasks as they are assigned. -Dependable and able to stick to a schedule. -Light arithmetic skills to accurately work on the register. -High school diploma preferred. -Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize different tasks. -Able to communicate well with other staff, volunteers, and any type of visitor to the ReStore.

The Company

About Green Mountain Habitat For Humanity

-Funds projects through local donations, grants, and three Habitat ReStores in Williston, Milton, and Swanton. -Completes around 10 homes a year, with homebuyers investing sweat equity (typically 200–400 hours) building alongside volunteers. -Notable projects include Vermont’s first certified passive house and multi-unit builds like Harvest Crossing. -ReStores divert over 3 million pounds of materials from landfills annually, boosting sustainability. -Upcoming developments include duplexes and subdivisions in Hinesburg, South Burlington, Underhill, and Winooski.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Affordable Housing

Community Development

Homebuilding

Volunteer Engagement

ReStore Operations

Financial Partnership Programs

Sweat Equity Housing Programs