What are the responsibilities and job description for the ReStore Assistant Manager - Receiving - Urbandale position at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity?
Description
Join our mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter! Habitat for Humanity ReStore is seeking a motivated and organized Assistant Store Manager at our Urbandale location to oversee daily operations, with a specific focus on managing the Receiving and Back Dock area.
As the Assistant Store Manager for the Back Dock, you will play a key role in the ReStore’s success by supervising the donation intake process, managing inventory flow, and ensuring the back dock runs smoothly. You will work closely with donors, volunteers, and staff to support the ReStore’s mission of funding affordable housing programs.
Core Responsibilities
Donation Intake Oversight:
Manage the receiving and back dock areas, ensuring donations are accepted, sorted, and processed efficiently and safely.
Monitor pricing of materials and price materials to be sold.
Receive purchased inventory and help prevent inventory loss.
Constantly evaluate our donation receiving activities ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently, and we maximize our resources.
Audit trash, metal and appliance recycling to ensure we are being good stewards of our donated materials.
Customer And Donor Interaction
Greet donors, assist with unloading donations, and provide excellent customer service.
Team Supervision
Train, schedule, and supervise staff, volunteers, and community service workers assigned to the back dock area.
Motivate staff to achieve operational goals.
Safety Compliance
Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid injuries and accidents.
Maintain safety standards, ensure proper handling of items, and train staff on safe equipment use.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds and work in warehouse and outdoor environments.
Store Operations Support
Collaborate with the Store Manager to meet sales goals, assist with merchandising, and act as the manager in their absence. Participate in the development and implementation of strategic goals.
Requirements
Experience:
2 years in retail, warehouse supervision, or a related field
Track record of providing excellent customer service
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in warehouse and outdoor environments
Leadership Skills
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers
Excellent communication skills and ability to convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal or other appropriate communication techniques
Organizational Skills
Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Skilled in general computer usage
Mission Alignment
Passion for Habitat for Humanity’s mission and values
What We Offer
Join our mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter! Habitat for Humanity ReStore is seeking a motivated and organized Assistant Store Manager at our Urbandale location to oversee daily operations, with a specific focus on managing the Receiving and Back Dock area.
As the Assistant Store Manager for the Back Dock, you will play a key role in the ReStore’s success by supervising the donation intake process, managing inventory flow, and ensuring the back dock runs smoothly. You will work closely with donors, volunteers, and staff to support the ReStore’s mission of funding affordable housing programs.
Core Responsibilities
Donation Intake Oversight:
Manage the receiving and back dock areas, ensuring donations are accepted, sorted, and processed efficiently and safely.
Monitor pricing of materials and price materials to be sold.
Receive purchased inventory and help prevent inventory loss.
Constantly evaluate our donation receiving activities ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently, and we maximize our resources.
Audit trash, metal and appliance recycling to ensure we are being good stewards of our donated materials.
Customer And Donor Interaction
Greet donors, assist with unloading donations, and provide excellent customer service.
Team Supervision
Train, schedule, and supervise staff, volunteers, and community service workers assigned to the back dock area.
Motivate staff to achieve operational goals.
Safety Compliance
Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid injuries and accidents.
Maintain safety standards, ensure proper handling of items, and train staff on safe equipment use.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 75 pounds and work in warehouse and outdoor environments.
Store Operations Support
Collaborate with the Store Manager to meet sales goals, assist with merchandising, and act as the manager in their absence. Participate in the development and implementation of strategic goals.
Requirements
Experience:
2 years in retail, warehouse supervision, or a related field
Track record of providing excellent customer service
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in warehouse and outdoor environments
Leadership Skills
Ability to lead and motivate a diverse team of staff and volunteers
Excellent communication skills and ability to convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal or other appropriate communication techniques
Organizational Skills
Strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Skilled in general computer usage
Mission Alignment
Passion for Habitat for Humanity’s mission and values
What We Offer
- Competitive Pay: Based on experience.
- Benefits Package: Health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options.
- Impactful Work: Be part of an organization making a real difference in our community!
