Position Term & Schedule
The ReStore is looking to hire one Part-Time individual.
The ReStore Associate/Truck Driver position is a part-time (16-24 hours per week), hourly, non-exempt position starting immediately.
The Associate/Truck Driver position is at the Habitat ReStore located at 6241 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. When on the truck, you’ll be servicing in and closely around Washtenaw County.
The normal Part-Time work schedule would be between Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. The Associate/Truck Driver will report to Adam Motes, Donations Manager.
Starting pay is $18.00 an hour and increases to $18.50 after the first 90 days. After an Employee’s initial introductory period (90 days), Habitat offers a Health Savings Account, 401(k) plan with employer match, and two weeks of paid time off.
Position Description
Associates/Truck Drivers work with the Habitat ReStore team and volunteers to assist with the daily operations of running the ReStore and support scheduled donation pickups. This person will work with the Assistant Manager, Donation Manager, and ReStore Manager to plan and execute daily tasks on their assigned tasks and projects for each day at the ReStore.
Responsibilities: This role will involve daily and weekly recurring activities as well as special projects throughout the year. The day-to-day tasks will vary depending on the state of the ReStore and availability of volunteers, but here is a sample of what you might be responsible for.
· Participate in monthly ReStore staff meetings and assisting with planning projects and tasks for daily volunteers and staff
· Assisting customers by answering the phone, running the cash register, and responding to messages and comments on our social media platforms
· Drive or ride along with a fellow ReStore staff member on one of our ReStore trucks to pick up donations from local businesses and residents in and closely around Washtenaw County
· Assist customers by helping them find items they are looking for, measuring items, organizing inventory, and loading purchased items to the sold area or into customers' vehicles
· Unload ReStore trucks and other donors' vehicles, trucks, and/or trailers when items are being dropped off
· Cleaning, fixing, organizing, and putting together donated items before placing them on the sales floor
· Provide a safe, positive, and productive experience for volunteers
· Ensure good safety practices at the ReStore
· Assist with opening and closing the ReStore while following standard operating procedures
· Provide innovative solutions to unique challenges at the ReStore
Personal Talents and Skills
· Commitment to serving households of low-income and advancing the critical call for affordable homeownership in Washtenaw County
· Ability to navigate changing job duties, including organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks for completion within deadlines and anticipating needs or problems
· Ability to work within existing systems while looking for ways to increase efficiency and reduce redundancies
· Ability to effectively communicate using email and phone with HHHV staff
· Willingness to teach and learn
· Ability to work individually and with a team
· Ability to have or obtain a chauffeur license and operate our ReStore trucks
· Assisting and communicating with customers along with sales
· Basic phone, computer skills, and ability to learn QuickBooks POS
· Ability to move larger items consistently throughout the day
· Confidence in driving and operating a 17’-20’ box truck, backing into driveways, and driving in urban and rural areas
· Willingness to seek and provide feedback in a constructive manner
· Curiosity of the work and willingness to take on new tasks
· Ability to work unsupervised to complete tasks on time with regularity
Physical Abilities In accordance with the American Disabilities ACT (ADA):
This position requires the physical ability to:
- Sit, walk, and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
- Use all senses, including but not limited to sight and hearing.
- Stand, stoop, bend, grasp, and/or hold in order to complete job duties.
- Work in non-temperature-controlled conditions and outdoors.
- Safely lift at least 80 lbs. on a regular and frequent basis.
Application Process & Estimated Timeline
To apply, please email your resume to [email protected]
Resume Deadline: 6/26/26
Interviews Held: 6/9/26-6/26/26
Final Hiring Decision Made: 6/30/26
Benefits:
After the initial 90-day introductory period: HHHV offers part-time employees a 401k Retirement Savings Plan with employer match and a generous amount of paid time off each year.
Background check:
All employees are subject to a sex offender registry check and a driving record check. In order to drive for Habitat, employees must be at least 21 years of age, with no more than 2 speeding tickets in 2 years or 3 speeding tickets in 3 years. Employees must not have had reckless driving or DUI in the previous 5-year period.
Organizational Background
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley (HHHV) is a dynamic, progressive nonprofit organization that seeks to enrich our whole community through a legacy of affordable homeownership for households of low-income in Washtenaw County. Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley began its work in Washtenaw County in 1989, and since then has renovated and sold over 260 homes to low-income buyers, completed over 8,000 home repairs for low-income households, provided financial counseling to over 1,800 households, and engaged with more than 10,900 community residents and partners in neighborhood revitalization activities.
We are seeking a ReStore Associate/Truck Driver to join our team. This person will assist with working on our sales floor while also assisting with picking up donations in the Washtenaw County area. We encourage people living in or familiar with Ypsilanti Township to apply.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to achieving our mission of enriching Washtenaw County through a legacy of affordable homeownership for households of low-income. We recognize that a history of discrimination in U.S. housing policy is one of the primary drivers of racial inequities that persist in our local community, and our practices and programs must be informed by this history in order to create lasting change.
We are committed to fostering a culture of humility, open dialogue, and accountability, so that staff feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. In our dedication to diversity, we celebrate and embrace cultural differences as we strive to create an organization reflective of the broader community we serve. In our pursuit of equity, we aim to establish practices and policies that eliminate bias and provide equal opportunity. And in our devotion to inclusion, we continuously endeavor to make all feel welcome, respected, and valued.
Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented individuals only apply when they meet 100% of them. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities. If you think you have what it takes, possess transferable skills, are quick to learn, but don’t necessarily satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification, we would love to hear from you!
Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, weight, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to lift 50lbs?
- Are you able to work 8-hour shifts 2-3 days a week between 10 am and 6 pm?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Ann Arbor, MI 48103 (Required)
Work Location: In person
