CAREERS @ HABITAT
Application for Employment

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, plus partially paid health benefits and SEP/IRA plans are available to employees who successfully complete probationary periods.  Habitat has a strong Board of Directors, dedicated and experienced staff, a large volunteer base, and committed house sponsors, donors and homeowners. ​

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ReStore Donation Processor/York County Waste Management - Newport News

POSITION PURPOSE
This full-time position is responsible for accepting all donations to the Newport News ReStore and York County Waste Management while following the donation processing procedures in a timely and professional manner. This position will report to the ReStore Manager and Assistant Managers.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as an ambassador of Habitat for Humanity while interacting with donors, staff and volunteers.
• Receive drive-through donations from the general public.
• Insure that we accept only donations deemed acceptable by referring to our “Do and Don’t” donation sheet.

• Provide donors with a donation receipt.
• Safely and efficiently load and unload Habitat trucks as needed.
• Clean and test all donations and present to a “pricing” staff member.
• Drive truck as needed.
• Report to work at the York County Waste Management department as needed (most Saturdays).
• Maintain a clean and safe processing work area.
• Assist with recycling as needed.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and managers.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be proficient in safety procedures and donor satisfaction.
• Must be a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual, accustomed to being a self-starter.
• Demonstrated success in working in a team environment, especially with volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with low-income families, church and community groups.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 100 lbs consistently.
• Must interact well with fellow staff, volunteers and customers.
• Experience with nonprofit organizations preferred. 
• Must be able to work independently and maintain a flexible schedule.
• Forklift and pallet jack experience helpful.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record MANDATORY!
• Ability to pass drug screening MANDATORY!

HOURS
This position is a minimum 40 hours per week, with varying schedule when necessary. Must be able to work on Saturdays.

SALARY & BENEFITS
Commensurate with previous experience and background.  Generous vacation and sick plan.  Partially paid health benefits and SEP/IRA plans available to employees who successfully complete probationary periods. 

APPLY
Please call Tina McCabe, ReStore Operations Manager, at 757-636-5046 or send a resume with cover letter to tina@habitatpgw.org. All applications will remain confidential.  Posted April 9, 2018 until filled.

ReStore Driver/Donation Processor - Williamsburg

POSITION PURPOSE 
This full-time position is responsible for driving, loading and unloading donations for the ReStore and for being a donation processor when not on the truck.

​PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as an ambassador of the ReStore while interacting with donors, customers and volunteers.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the trucks.
• Assist with donation screening and pick-ups.
• Complete daily AM & PM checklist on truck and keep these records in truck log book.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
REQUIREMENTS
This individual must understand and appreciate the mission of Habitat for Humanity. 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
Valid Virginia Driver’s license in good standing required. ​Safety license to drive forklift desired.

Apply:  Please call Mark Hennaman at 757-913-5657 or send a cover letter with resume to Mark Hennaman - Mark@HabitatPGW.org or hand deliver to Mark Hennaman at 1303 Jamestown Road in Williamsburg (Logistics Dept). All applications will remain confidential.  Posted June 23, 2017 until filled.

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Donation Processor - Newport News ReStore

​POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for unloading and processing donations at the Newport News ReStore.
 
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as an ambassador of the ReStore and Habitat for Humanity while interacting with donors, customers and volunteers.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
REQUIREMENTS 
These individuals must understand and appreciate the mission of Habitat for Humanity. Qualified candidates must possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, and the ability to multi-task. These individuals 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. These positions will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).
 
EXPERIENCE 

• Ability to test appliances and electronics helpful.
• General fix-it skills helpful.
• Box truck driving experience helpful.

 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS 
Valid Virginia Driver’s license in good standing required.

Compensation & Benefits:  Salary is $9.00 per hour. These positions are full-time, with flexible scheduling available. 

Apply:  Please email a detailed cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Steve Russell, ReStore Director, to Steve@HabitatPGW.org.  All applications will remain confidential. ​

​Date posted: August 28, 2017​. Posted until filled.

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(FOR VETERANS) Construction Coordinator

POSITION PURPOSE
​This part-time Construction Coordinator will be a post-9/11 veteran and will be responsible for assisting with the construction of Habitat for Humanity homes from planning through family move-in.  The Construction Coordinator will help to coordinate the use of volunteers, materials, subcontractors, and family partners on each home.  
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

• Work with sponsors and volunteers from the planning stage of a construction project through the house dedication, occupancy and warranty.
• Effectively train, manage, supervise and lead by example all volunteers in a productive and positive manner. 
• Ensure the collection of all volunteer liability waivers, as well as signatures for the checklist.
• Provide high quality, consistent volunteer experiences on the construction sites, and help volunteers make useful, productive and rewarding contributions on the job site. 
• Help oversee maintenance of tools, trailers, vehicles, warehouse and vacant lots. 
• Assist with tracking sweat equity hours for partner families.
• Assist with planning and execution of Home Builder’s Blitz, Home Repair Blitz, and any other construction-related projects asked of you.
• Conduct a regular inventory of building materials, ensuring materials in stock for work day.
• Be a positive team leader, energetic and creative.  
• Provide mature judgment, as well as strong administrative, leadership and communication skills
• Consistently demonstrate courtesy, compassion, initiative and good judgment.    

The basic weekly schedule will be part-time Tuesday to Saturday, with some longer hours on occasion.  

REQUIRED SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be is a post-9/11 veteran
• 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.).
• Must be able to pass criminal background check.
• Previous knowledge of construction and owning some construction tools helpful.
• Must be very interested in LEARNING all about construction. 
• Feel comfortable interacting with a diverse group of people and be capable and enthusiastic about working with volunteers and future homeowners. 
• Must thrive on constructive feedback, with room for growth. 
• Must have RELIABLE and DEPENDABLE transportation. 

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HOW TO APPLY:
Please visit https://www.missioncontinues.org/fellowships/ to sign up for a fellowship. Habitat's listing can be found here. Please call LaToya Tyler at 757-913-5649 with any questions!

WHY SHOULD I BECOME A MISSION CONTINUES FELLOW?
Every Mission Continues Fellow applies to the program for unique reasons. Additional benefits include:

• A cost-of-living stipend provided by The Mission Continues
• Connection with other veterans in your community and across the nation
• Development of professional skills and network
• Translation of military-based skills to civilian workforce