CAREERS @ HABITAT
Application for Employment

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 an annual bonus for 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.

DONATION PROCESSOR (NEWPORT NEWS)

REPORTS TO 
ReStore Manager & Assistant Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
The Donation Processing position is responsible for accepting all donations at the Newport News Habitat for Humanity ReStore and will follow 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 by referring to our “Do and Don’t” donation sheet.

• 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 with recycling as needed.

The starting pay is $11 per hour for this position.

HOURS OF WORK/REQUIREMENTS
The position of Donation Processing is a minimum 40 hours per week 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 and Processing Supervisor. 

• 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 100lbs 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.

 
This position will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).
 
APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Erin Madden ReStore Manager using Erin@HabitatPGW.org.  Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Erin Madden.  All applications will remain confidential. ​
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Posted November 2020

DONATION PROCESSOR (WILLIAMSBURG)

REPORTS TO 
ReStore Manager & Assistant Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
The Donation Processing position is responsible for accepting all donations at the Williamsburg Habitat for Humanity ReStore and will follow 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 by referring to our “Do and Don’t” donation sheet.

• 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 with recycling as needed.

The starting pay is $11 per hour for this position.

HOURS OF WORK/REQUIREMENTS
The position of Donation Processing is a minimum 40 hours per week Monday through Saturday, with varying schedule when necessary with the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Williamsburg Virginia. The successful applicant will report directly to the ReStore Manager and Processing Supervisor. 

• 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 100lbs 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.

 
This position will occasionally be exposed to extremes in weather (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.).
 
APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Jonathan Martinez ReStore Manager using Jonathan@HabitatPGW.org.  Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Jonathan Martinez.  All applications will remain confidential. ​
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Posted June 2020

CASHIER (WILLIAMSBURG)

 REPORTS TO 
ReStore Manager & Assistant Manager

POSITION PURPOSE
This position is responsible for the receiving and disbursement of customer money in the ReStore. 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing of payments by cash, checks and credit cards.
• Daily counting of total transactions.
• Work closely with Floor Supervisors in regards to customer requests.
• Issue donation receipts.
• Must be able to accurately answer questions regarding the Habitat mission.
• Complete Hold, Sold & Hold paperwork for customers.
• Answer all phone calls and provide proper information to customers and donors.
• Provide exceptional customer service to customers, volunteers and fellow employees.
• Supervise volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

The starting pay is $11 per hour for this position.

REQUIREMENTS & EXPERIENCE
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. A minimum of 2 years of related experience preferred. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Required to lift up to 25 pounds on a regular basis and will experience frequent bending, squatting, lifting and repetitive motion.  

​APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Jonathan Martinez ReStore Manager using Jonathan@HabitatPGW.org.  Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Jonathan Martinez.  All applications will remain confidential. ​
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Posted June 2020

VACANT

TRUCK DRIVER & PROCESSOR (WILLIAMSBURG)

​​The Habitat for Humanity ReStore team in Williamsburg and Newport News is now hiring Truck Driver & Donation Processors. This position reports to the Logistics Office Manager and is responsible for transporting, loading and unloading donations to and from the ReStore.

Primary duties and responsibilities include the following:

• 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 the Fleet Coordinator
• 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 recycling runs from both ReStore locations
• 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 processing procedures as necessary
• Supervise volunteers when applicable
• Assist with warehouse runs as needed

MUST be available to work Monday through Saturday and Special Events. The typical residential workday runs 8 am to 4:30 pm with ½ hour lunch. Factors such as weather, traffic, etc. may delay your route and cause your return to the office later than 5pm. On occasion, you may be asked to work outside those hours, especially when assisting with Special Events. 

Valid Virginia Driver’s license in good standing and a clean driving record are required.

APPLY
Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Logistics Director Mark Hennaman using Mark@HabitatPGW.org.  Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Mark Hennaman.  All applications will remain confidential. ​
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Posted September 2020