ReStore Assistant Manager – Front of House  

Habitat Chicago Careers • Chicago, IL

3d • $48,000 - $52,000

About The Position

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 three focus neighborhoods of West Pullman, Greater Grand Crossing, and Austin. ReStore is a home improvement social enterprise that accepts donated goods from businesses, manufacturers, contractors, and the public. Donations are then processed and sold at d2iscounted prices. The store's earned income helps fund the programs of Habitat Chicago, while its operations increase the visibility of Habitat’s impact within the community. Through its efforts, ReStore also facilitates recycling and helps minimize landfill waste.  The Front of House Assistant Manager supports daily retail operations at the ReStore, ensuring an exceptional volunteer, donor and customer experience. This role supports sales floor merchandising, donation intake, volunteer engagement, and team coordination, working closely with the ReStore Manager to create a safe, welcoming, and productive environment.

Requirements

• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability, both to delegate and to execute, thereby leading by word and by example.
• Demonstrates initiative represented by a sense of urgency, energy, enthusiasm, attention to detail, and follow up.
• A goal-oriented personality who is resilient and creative when faced with shifting challenges and opportunities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills with groups and individuals characterized by the ability to listen, speak, and write well.
• Experience in training, managing, leading, and developing staff in a consistent, positive, and safety conscious manner.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and tact.
• Current authorization to work permanently in the United States
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
• Experience working with volunteers is preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in Salesforce CRM; project management systems preferred.
• Proven sales track record
• Personal volunteer experience

Responsibilities

• Merchandising
• Retail Floor Operations
• e-Commerce
• Volunteer Management
• Sales Performance and Management
• Staff Management and Training

Benefits

• 30+ vacation/sick/personal days per year
• 90% employer paid health insurance
• access to vision, dental, life and 401k plans with 5% match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager