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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 engagement assistant - administrative office

​The goal of this position is to assist the Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement in all administrative and project planning functions.
 
The Volunteer Engagement Assistant will focus on:

1. Volunteer Administration
2. Habitat repair programs including the new Rock the Block project
3. Faith and Church Relations
4. Youth Engagement

 
Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a positive, enthusiastic ambassador for Habitat for Humanity while interacting with, recruiting and retaining volunteers in the community.
• Provide high quality, consistent and rewarding volunteer experiences on the Habitat job sites.      
• Manage web-based software to coordinate and schedule volunteers who want to work on construction, rehab and repair sites. 
• Ensure authorized, legal documentation is completed for all volunteers prior to work performed on a Habitat job site.
• Support in the planning and implementation of home repair projects and events
• Maintain all home repair program paper files.
• Utilize web-based software to store data and track repair projects completed through the Rock the Block initiative.
• Help design Rock the Block application intake process.
• Enhance Habitat’s broader reach by cultivating cooperative relationships with churches and schools.
• Serve as a liaison with Habitat college chapters.
• Other duties as assigned that contribute to the success of the volunteer and community engagement department.

             
Hours of Work/Requirements: Minimum 40 hours per week with varying Saturdays. 

• Must be a highly organized and detail-oriented individual, accustomed to being a self-starter

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must be willing and able to learn how to utilize web based software
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work independently, prioritize tasks and maintain a flexible schedule
• Must be comfortable with speaking publicly to various types of audiences
• Previous volunteer management a plus

 
Salary/Benefits
$10.00 - $12.00/hour with periodic performance-based increases, commensurate with experience. Health benefits, generous paid time off and retirement plan available to employees who successfully complete probationary periods.
 
Apply 
Send detailed cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Maerine Mitchell, Director of Volunteer and Community Engagement, Habitat for Humanity, 11011 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA  23601 or email letter, resume and salary requirements to maerine@habitatpgw.org.  All applications will remain confidential.
 
Posted: 
June 11, 2019

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 Jonathan Martinez, Williamsburg ReStore Manager using Jonathan@HabitatPGW.org.  Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Jonathan Martinez.  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.
​
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.

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