CAREERS @ HABITAT
Application for Employment
Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Successful Habitat team members share the following characteristics:
Benefits: Habitat offers generous paid time off, partially-paid health benefits and a SEP/IRA 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.
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 SEP/IRA 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.
Donation Processor - Newport News
POSITION PURPOSE
This full-time position is responsible for unloading and processing donations at the Newport News ReStore.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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
RATE OF PAY
Pay is up to $10 per hour, based on experience. These positions are full-time, with flexible scheduling available.
Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Tina McCabe, ReStore Director of Operations & Personnel, using Tina@HabitatPGW.org. Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Tina McCabe. All applications will remain confidential.
Posted September 1, 2018 until filled.
This full-time 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.
RATE OF PAY
Pay is up to $10 per hour, based on experience. These positions are full-time, with flexible scheduling available.
Apply: Please email a cover letter and resume OR a completed employment application to Tina McCabe, ReStore Director of Operations & Personnel, using Tina@HabitatPGW.org. Materials may also be faxed to 757-591-0455, Attn: Tina McCabe. All applications will remain confidential.
Posted September 1, 2018 until filled.
Family Services Assistant - Newport News
POSITION PURPOSE
The purpose of this full-time position is to assist the Family Services Department with all functions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
All successful Habitat team members share the following characteristics:
SALARY/BENEFITS
Pay is $10.00-$12.00 per hour to start, with periodic performance-based increases, commensurate with experience. Position will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Apply: Email detailed cover letter and resume to Natasha Bugey, Family Services Manager, at Natasha@HabitatPGW.org. All applicants will remain confidential.
Posted November 17, 2018 until filled.
The purpose of this full-time position is to assist the Family Services Department with all functions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist families on path to homeownership
- Process applicant letters, filing and data entry
- Scan existing homeowner files; create and maintain new homeowner files
- Work with Family Services Manager for annual audits
- Assist with processing grant final documents
- Coordinate and assist on all groundbreakings, wall raising and dedication ceremonies
- Assist Family Services Manager with closing documents
- Process Letters of Satisfaction
REQUIREMENTS
- Previous experience with administrative tasks required
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Publisher, Outlook)
- Must be familiar with and/or able to become proficient with web-based software, such as G Suite and eTapestry
- Must be a HIGHLY-organized, reliable, dependable and detail-oriented individual
- Must have own transportation
All 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.
SALARY/BENEFITS
Pay is $10.00-$12.00 per hour to start, with periodic performance-based increases, commensurate with experience. Position will be 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Apply: Email detailed cover letter and resume to Natasha Bugey, Family Services Manager, at Natasha@HabitatPGW.org. All applicants will remain confidential.
Posted November 17, 2018 until filled.
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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg 11011 Warwick Blvd, P.O. Box 1443 Newport News, VA 23601 |
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Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes that strengthen families and communities in the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and Williamsburg, plus the counties of Charles City, James City, New Kent and Yorktown, Virginia. |
HABITAT RESTORES
371 Chatham Drive | Newport News, VA 23602 1303 Jamestown Road | Williamsburg, VA 23185 For Voice Relay Service (TTY/TTD/TT), dial 7-1-1, then call us at 757-913-5647. |