ReStore Assistant Manager

Posting Description

Reporting to the ReStore Manager, the Assistant Manager assists in managing the day to day operations of the Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity (AAHH) ReStore. Committed to the mission of AAHH, the incumbent will have human relations and managerial skills, general business and sales knowledge, and the ability to oversee the operation and maintenance of the ReStore. To be successful in this role the right candidate should have strong organization and time management skills, as well as being able to quickly adapt to change and take on new tasks.

• Manage all ReStore activities from inventory acquisition through final sale and disposition.
• Ensure a safe work and retail environment.
• Assist in creating the annual business plan and operating budget for the ReStore.
• Manage the supervision and training of ReStore staff and volunteers.
• Ensure adequate inventories of merchandise to be sold.
• Ensure proper store layout, merchandise displays, and signage.
• Oversee sales and marketing strategies that will achieve sales goals.
• Control store expenses within budget.
• Oversee the maintenance of the ReStore building, exterior grounds, and that all equipment stays safe, clean and attractive.
• Assist in record keeping and reports as required.
• Manage all shift schedules and vacations to ensure proper staffing levels.
• Perform duties as assigned by the General Manager in their absence.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with staff and volunteers towards the achievement of department and organizational goals.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Habitat ReStore operations, or similar Retail experience.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and volunteers in giving exceptional customer service 100% of the time.
• Attention to detail needed for observing ReStore showrooms on a daily basis.
• Attendance of HFHI ReStore University 201needed within the first 6 months of work as ReStore Assistant Manager.
• First Aid, CPR, AED certification recommended.
• Fork Truck operator certification recommended.

The majority of the work is done on the ReStore’s sales floor interacting with ReStore staff, volunteers, and customers.

• Stand or walk on concrete flooring for prolonged time periods.
• Bend, lift, grasp, reach, push, and pull materials.
• Walk and climb on uneven surfaces, ladders, and stairs.
• Label, sort and stock. Occasionally lift up to 50lb.
• May be required to work nights or weekends to assist in AAHFH events.

Pay range: $27-$29
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday with 8 hour shifts varying within the 8:30am-6:15pm timeframe.

About

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a nonprofit, 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. HFHI has an Administrative Headquarters based in Atlanta, Georgia, an Operational Headquarters based in Americus, Georgia and Area Office bases of operations in Manila, Philippines for our Asia and the Pacific work, San Jose, Costa Rica for our Latin American and the Caribbean work, and Bratislava, Slovakia, for our Europe, the Middle East and Africa work.

HFHI is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.