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Habitat for Humanity International is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The purpose and goal of Habitat for Humanity International is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses in partnership with families in need.

Habitat for Humanity has an Operational Headquarters in Americus, Georgia and an Administrative Headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and is a global, non-profit ministry where our employees build futures and lives.

Job Description

Flower City Habitat for Humanity is seeking an assistant manager for their Habitat ReStore.

Flower City Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is a home improvement store that sells donated home good items and building materials to the public with 100 percent of the proceeds going towards Flower City Habitat’s building projects. Flower City Habitat has a 29-year history of transforming communities and building more than 200 homes in Rochester, N.Y.

Flower City Habitat ReStore is looking for a team player who can work with our store manager and ReStore committee to grow the sales and donations of our current 13,000 sq. ft. retail store. The perfect candidate has a balance of retail savvy and compassion needed to create a profitable store while instilling nonprofit mission-based objectives and culture within staff, volunteers and donors.

Position summary:

  • Provide leadership assistance and direction for all daily store, volunteer and donation activities.
  • Meet established revenue goals and optimize levels of production within budgeted expense levels. 
  • Work with Habitat ReStore committee and manager.

Assistant manager responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

  • Help with the daily operations.
  • Help reconcile and align sales, inventory, and pricing plans to achieve financial objectives.
  • Build donor relationships through donation calls and pick-ups.
  • Manage inventory utilities (point of sale system).
  • Proactively motivate and maintain effective relationships with staff and volunteer to:
    • Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency of information.
    • Build and maintain “Habititus” within the staff.
    • Build and maintain the high level of positive volunteer experience.
  • All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills:

  • At least three years of total professional experience.
    • At least one year of experience in successful staff management.
    • At least two years of experience in retail (home improvement retail experience a plus).
  • Ability to be agile and thrive in a donation and volunteer-based retail environment.
  • Ability to create and communicate mission-based objectives.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Excellent listening, oral and written communication skills.
  • Excellent logical analysis, problem-solving and decision making skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
  • QuickBooks POS System and inventory experience.

Required:

  • Some evening and weekend hour availability.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Valid driver’s license and clean DMV record.

Employee benefits:

  • Working for a nonprofit – it’s not just a job, you’re working to help the greater good.
  • Training opportunities through Habitat for Humanity International.
  • Vacation, holiday and sick days.
  • No-charge single healthcare coverage.

How to apply:

Please send an electronic resume and cover letter via email to dpetronio@rochesterhabitat.org. Walk-ins and phone call applicants will not be accepted.

For more information about Flower City Habitat for Humanity, visit www.RochesterHabitat.org.

Flower City Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer and substance-free workplace.