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Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Successful Habitat team members share the following characteristics:

• The belief in a hand up, not a hand out.
• A “go above and beyond” attitude—nobody here works just for a paycheck.
• You thrive on constructive feedback and have a high level of integrity.
• You do what you say you will do.
• You are a creative problem solver that works across teams.
• You love results and hate excuses.

Benefits: Habitat offers generous paid time off, partially-paid health benefits and a retirement plan to employees who successfully complete probationary periods. Habitat has a strong board of directors, a dedicated and experienced staff, a large volunteer base, plus committed house sponsors, donors and homeowners. ​

All applicants must submit to a drug test, criminal background and reference check as part of the pre-employment process at Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg.

volunteer recruiter & retention COORDINATOR - habitat restore

REPORTS TO: ReStore Manager 

​POSITION PURPOSE
The Volunteer Recruiter & Retention Coordinator, (VRRC), is responsible for managing the procedures for recruitment, retention, coordination and safety of all Traditional Volunteers working in the ReStore. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to)​

• Act as an ambassador of the ReStore while interacting with donors, customers and volunteers.

• Schedule all volunteers insuring proper coverage daily in the ReStore.
• Work closely with Outreach Coordinator with Volunteer Groups.
• Scheduling tours for new volunteers.
• Keep break room clean and organized for volunteers.
• Maintain updated information board internally.
• Keep volunteer information stocked both internally and in the community.
• Take lead in planning events (Anniversary, monthly Volunteer Appreciation and Christmas Party).
• Respond daily to inquiries regarding volunteer opportunities from individuals and groups.
• Maintain an existing volunteer base with daily maintenance of the Volunteer Hub site in a proactive manner to insure proper coverage daily in the ReStore.
• Recruit new volunteers through phone contacts, business calls and community/civic group interaction.
• Orientate and train all volunteers including devising and updating volunteer policies and procedures and Habitat history and principles.
• Tracking of liability forms and volunteers hours. 
• Coordinate monthly Volunteer Appreciation events for volunteers.
• Develop and implement a volunteer recognition program.
• Attend monthly community meetings and weekly correspondence with community contacts.
• Greet/welcome all Volunteer Groups, collect liability waivers then turn group over to ReStore staff for the day’s projects.
• Must be a highly organized and detail-oriented individual, accustomed to being a self-starter.
• Demonstrated success working in a team environment, especially with volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational, mathematical and planning skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
•  Previous nonprofit experience a plus. 
• Good computer and internet skills.
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule.

Hours of Work/Requirements: The position of VRRC is a 40 hour per week position.  Applicant must be available to work Monday through Saturday, with varying schedule when necessary with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Newport News Virginia. The successful applicant will report directly to the ReStore Manager.

Rate of Pay:  $10.00 - $12.00 per hour commensurate with experience.
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Apply: Please email a detailed cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Erin Madden, Newport News ReStore Manager, using Erin@HabitatPGW.org.   All applications will remain confidential. ​

Posted March 11, 2019 until filled.

donation processor - habitat restore

​​REPORTS TO 
ReStore Manager 

POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for accepting all donations to the Habitat ReStore and follows the donation processing procedures in a timely and professional manner while focusing on safety and customer satisfaction. 
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as an ambassador of the ReStore while interacting with donors, customers and volunteers.
• Receive drive through donations from the general public
• Insure that we accept only donations deemed acceptable and safe
• Provide donors with a donation receipt
• Receive truck donations from Habitat trucks 
• Assist Habitat truck drivers with off-loading donations in a safe manner
• Clean and test all donations and present to a "pricing" staff member
• Deliver all priced donations to the appropriate space on the sales floor
• Maintain a clean and safe processing work area
• Assist guests with their purchases to autos as needed
• Assist sales floor volunteers with arranging inventory on sales floor
• Assist with recycling as needed
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements
The position of Donation Processing is a minimum 40 hours per week Monday through Saturday, with varying schedule when necessary. This individual must understand and appreciate the mission of HFH. Qualified candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, and the ability to multi-task. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Must be able to deal with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor. 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must be available to work Saturdays. This job requires you to be physically capable to pull pallets, push pallets, lift 50lbs on a regular basis, climb ladders, drive a forklift, weather the cold & heat of a warehouse.

Rate of Pay:  $10.00 - $11.00 per hour commensurate with experience.
 
Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Tina McCabe, ReStore Director of Personnel using Tina@HabitatPGW.org.  Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Tina McCabe.  All applications will remain confidential. ​

Posted March 11, 2019 until filled.

RESTORE TRUCK DRIVER/DONATION PROCESSOR ​- habitat restore

​REPORTS TO 
Logistics Supervisor/ReStore Manager 

POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for driving, loading and unloading donations for the ReStore and double as a Donation Processor when not on the truck.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as an ambassador of the ReStore while interacting with donors, customers and volunteers.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the trucks.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly safety check lists on trucks. Keep records in log book located on truck.  Report ALL truck issues to supervisor.
• Assist with donation screening and pick-ups. Expected to accept upstairs and downstairs donations keeping the safety of donor, their home, driver and assistant a priority.
• Assist with loading ALL recycling runs from all ReStores.
• Assist with unloading and loading all trucks
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy at all times to donors, customers, volunteers and fellow employees.
• While at ReStore, assist with all processing procedures as needed.
• Supervise volunteers.
• MUST be available to work Monday through Saturday and Special Events. Typical residential work day runs 8:30am to 5pm. Occasionally, you will work outside those hours especially when dealing with Special Events.
• Assist with warehouse runs as needed
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements
This individual must understand and appreciate the mission of HFH. Qualified candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, and the ability to multi-task. This individual must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Must be able to deal with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
Required to lift up to 100 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion. This position will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).
 
EXPERIENCE 
A minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS 
Safety license to drive forklift required desired. Valid Virginia Driver’s license in good standing required.

Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Mark Hennaman, ReStore Director of Procurement & Marketing using Mark@HabitatPGW.org.  Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Mark Hennaman.  All applications will remain confidential. ​

Posted March 11, 2019 until filled.

Events manager - administrative office

Habitat for Humanity’s mission is to provide local families with a springboard to secure, stable futures through affordable homeownership, financial literacy and neighborhood revitalization.  Habitat for Humanity is seeking a full-time Events Manager to help fulfill our mission through special events fundraising. The Events Manager will coordinate all aspects of annual events and other fundraising opportunities.
 
EVENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all things related to venues, from contract and room layouts to catering, logistics and post-event payments/invoicing.
• Review sponsorship levels/benefits each year, and manage all benefits (pre-event marketing, day of event, post-event). Assist with developing sponsorship packages and soliciting event sponsors, both monetary and in-kind.
• Develop concepts and design all marketing materials, to include save the date cards, invitations, tickets, fliers, posters, website and social media postings. Assure Habitat’s brand awareness on all marketing.
• Generate all outgoing correspondence, including solicitation letters, other mailings and thank-you letters or packets, with event tickets, etc.
• Develop all marketing mailing lists to include snail mail, email and websites.
• Coordinate event volunteers, staff assignments and responsibilities. 

 
Raise the Roof
This event welcomes over 350 guests who enjoy a festive experience, while raising funds through live & silent auctions, a grand raffle and restaurant board.

• Successfully solicit at least 100 silent auction “bundles” (bundles consisting of multiple items) and up to 10 live auction items (each live auction item securing at least $1,000 bid).

• Facilitate all aspects of mobile bidding process, including data entry and software usage.

 
Golf Tournament
The charity golf tournament welcomes over 100 golfers and includes food, drinks, prizes and raffles.

• Solicit at least 50 raffle items, including up to 20 complimentary golf course foursomes to local and regional golf courses.
• Solicit hole-in-one competitions with grand prizes for tournament (e.g., a car and Rolex watch).

 
Run the D.O.G. St. 5K
Solicit monetary and in-kind sponsorships for this popular 5K race, for which we are the beneficiary and that attracts over 1,500 runners. Proceeds will benefit a future Habitat build.
 
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Donor recognition/thank you notes for every donation. 

• Data entry and tracking of all gifts, donor info and subsequent communications into donor database (eTapestry).
• Research new and existing sponsors. 
• Assist with budget reports for income, expenses, in-kind and annual comparisons.
• Develop other fundraising and friend-raising opportunities.
• Outreach for affiliate and represent Habitat at a variety of non-Habitat events.

 
REQUIREMENTS

• Previous nonprofit special event and fundraising experience (4-year minimum) required. Experience with galas and golf tournaments preferred.
• Knowledge of community leaders and familiarity with Peninsula and Williamsburg region a strong advantage.
• Must be a highly-organized and detailed-oriented individual, comfortable asking for all levels of financial contributions and used to working independently in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must have good written and oral communication skills that are effective to solicit current and existing donors. Demonstrated computer skills, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team‐oriented, casual and open office setting.
• Must be very comfortable maneuvering the internet.  Social media fluency a plus.  Other desktop design skills and creativity a plus. 
• Donor database experience a plus.
• Be able to deal with all kinds of individuals and remain consistent in keeping a professional demeanor.
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work flexible scheduling on occasion, including some nights and weekends, usually around events.

 
SALARY/BENEFITS:  Up to $40,000 depending on experience, with healthy incentives for achieving benchmarks after each event. 
 
APPLY: Email a detailed cover letter of why you are interested and how you are a good fit for this position, with your resume, to Development & Events Director Virginia L. Staley using Virginia@HabitatPGW.org.  No phone calls, please.  All applications will remain confidential.
 
Posted:  March 15, 2019 until filled.