ReStore Assistant Manager

northern ocean habitat for humanity (nohfh), a new jersey non‑profit and affiliate of habitat for humanity international, seeks a restore assistant manager to support the daily operations of the northern ocean habitat restore. Reporting to the restore manager, this position assists with retail operations, staff and volunteer coordination, donation intake, merchandising, customer service, inventory management, and store organization in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The restore assistant manager helps support sales growth and operational efficiency while fostering a positive and collaborative culture that reflects habitat’s mission and values. This role plays an important part in advancing the restore as both a successful retail operation and a community resource that generates funding to support nohfh’s affordable home ownership and critical home repair programs.

• support the restore manager in daily store and warehouse operations
• assume the role of manager when the restore manager is not present
• help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming environment
• monitor inventory flow, pricing consistency, and product quality
• oversee donation drop-offs and ensure acceptable donation standards are maintained
• assist with logistics related to furniture pickups, deliveries, and donation coordination
• support operational efficiency and inventory turnover

• assist in cultivating relationships with corporate donors
• support donation outreach and donor communication efforts
• help carry through and promote the mission of habitat for humanity within the community
• provide excellent customer service to shoppers, donors, and community members

• ensure volunteers are actively engaged, supported, and having a positive experience
• help maintain and support a strong, respectful, and team‑oriented staff culture
• encourage teamwork, productivity, and professionalism among staff and volunteers
• assist with training and supervising volunteers and team members as needed

• assist with social media marketing and promotional efforts and ideas
• help create engaging content to support sales, donations, and community awareness
• support marketing initiatives and in‑store merchandising efforts

• enforce safe work practices and outlined safety protocols at all times
• ensure staff and volunteers are following proper lifting and operational procedures
• maintain awareness of safety concerns throughout the store and warehouse

additional responsibilities include performing other duties as assigned by the restore manager in support of the restore and northern ocean habitat for humanity’s mission and operations.

the candidate must be deeply committed to nohfh's mission and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation development. Proven success in team building, critical thinking, multitasking, and working in a fast‑paced environment is essential, along with strong negotiation skills and attention to detail. The individual should be able to work independently, maintain professionalism, and engage effectively with major donors.

Familiarity with technology to support organizational goals is necessary.

this position works both on the sales floor and in the warehouse environment, which may be non‑climate controlled. The role requires standing, lifting, bending, and active engagement throughout the workday.

• strong customer service and communication skills
• ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced and constantly changing work environment
• must be dependable, responsive, and capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently
• thrives in a fast‑moving environment and demonstrates strong time management skills
• positive attitude with the ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment
• leadership skills with the ability to motivate staff and volunteers
• ability to multitask and stay organized
• comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• retail, warehouse, nonprofit, or…