Driver & Donation Ambassador

Tacoma Pierce County Habitat for Humanity

Donation Ambassador / Driver (Tacoma Location)

Reports to:   Store Manager

Employee Status: Non-exempt. Hourly. FULL-TIME.  

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Want a job where your daily work truly makes a difference? Join Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity as a Driver & Donation Ambassador and be the friendly face of a mission-driven organization that helps build homes, communities, and hope. Whether you're picking up furniture donations, helping customers in-store, or supporting volunteers, every shift contributes to affordable housing solutions in our community. If you enjoy staying active, meeting new people, and being part of a supportive, purpose-filled team - this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits: 

*We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (premiums paid 100% for employee, 50% for dependents)


• Short & Long term disability and life insurance (premiums paid 100% for employee)


• Flexible Spending Account


• 403b retirement plan with matching after one year


• 12 paid holidays + vacation days


• Store Discount

General Duties

• Load and unload all donated materials


• Screen for product usability while in the field


• Communicating with Store Manager regarding incoming donations


• Occasionally supervising volunteers, making their experience meaningful


• Drive TPC/HFH vehicles safely to pick donated items and deliver merchandise


• Maintain an effective working relationship with Store Management, Staff, Volunteers, homeowners and Store customers


• Operate a cash register to document sale of merchandise. Refers to established pricing guidelines and schedules


• Process cash and credit card transactions following established procedures for each type of sale


• Operate forklift


• Answer telephone and provide Store information, directions and meeting the callers’ needs


• Daily cleaning and straightening of Store Donation area, keeping it neat and clean


• Screen for product usability when donors call or bring in donations

Other duties as assigned by Store Manager

Required Skills/Experience

• Knowledge and experience in retail sales preferred


• Proficient in Microsoft Office


• Team building


• Must be a good listener and be able to engage in well-considered discussions.


• Must give excellent customer service skills to donors and customers


• Must understand and support the Mission of Habitat for Humanity
  


• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds


• Ability to spend majority of the day standing or moving about the Store. Work may require climbing ladders, considerable standing, bending, kneeling and reaching in awkward positions


• Bilingual preferred


• Fork lift experience preferred

Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating a staff who reflects the communities in which we build. We aim to attract candidates who broaden our diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religion, cultural experiences, skills, and community representation. We seek employees who value collegiality, respect, and pride in workplace. We believe the inclusion and amplification of our differences create a more effective workplace and a more compassionate world.

If you are selected for this position, Tacoma-Pierce County Habitat for Humanity will conduct a background check and motor vehicles records before hire.  Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all team members. New drivers will complete a 90-day probationary period.