Overview: Habitat for Humanity Chicago (Habitat Chicago) is a nonprofit organization that works to champion healthy neighborhoods by investing in resident priorities, supporting homeownership and building quality homes. We believe in a world where everyone has a decent place to live and we invite people of all backgrounds, races and religions to work towards this vision together in our two focus neighborhoods of West Pullman and Greater Grand Crossing.
Position Summary: The ReStore Operations Ambassador is a cross functional part-time position working as a front-line ambassador for donors, receivables, and customers for Habitat for Humanity Chicago ReStore. A weekly snapshot will primarily consist of moving heavy furniture, cleaning donations, and providing customer service. This position requires significant strength and labor. An average day may consist of riding to donor site and loading / unloading 2 - 24ft box trucks. Donations are then cleaned, priced, and brought to the sales floor. This position will be cross trained to also work the cash register.
The ideal candidate can safely lift and position up to 70 pounds. The job entails bending, kneeling and reaching, often in awkward or tiring positions. 100% of the time is fast-paced environment engaging donors, inspecting and auditing donations, and processing them to their assigned locations. This individual is adaptable in a fast-paced atmosphere, works well with the public, and thrives on responsibilities that sustain a safe, well organized, growth-oriented, effective, and efficient operation.