ReStore Front Associate I
About The Position
Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center offering new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, and building materials. Every purchase and donation directly supports affordable housing initiatives helping families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. When you join our ReStore team, you’re not just starting a job, you’re contributing to positive change in your community and helping create more sustainable, resilient neighborhoods. The ReStore Front Associate I supports daily store operations by assisting customers, answering questions, and providing friendly, helpful service throughout the sales floor. This role stocks and restocks merchandise, highlights and merchandises inventory to support sales, and maintains clean, organized work areas. The Front Associate I operates the POS system to complete transactions accurately and contributes to a positive, welcoming shopping experience for all customers. This position also works with volunteers as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Retail or customer service experience; familiarity with ReStore product types (furniture, building materials, home goods) is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, helpful attitude.
- Ability to lift and move items up to 80 lbs.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.
- Basic math skills.
- Ability to work independently within your department while being a collaborative team player.
- Willingness to work with volunteers.
- Committed to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity's mission and environmental stewardship.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ReStore product types (furniture, building materials, home goods)
Responsibilities
- Assist customers and answer questions.
- Stock and restock items, keeping areas clean and organized.
- Operate our Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Highlight sale and promotional inventory.
- Work with assigned volunteers and volunteer groups.
- Answer phone and radio calls.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Voluntary life insurance options
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
