Habitat for Humanity Palm Beach County

Career Opportunities

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is happy to accept resumes for current open positions. If you are looking to join a diverse and dynamic team of people devoted to increasing affordable housing in our community, please send your cover letter and resume to the hiring manager listed on the job posting.


Current Openings:

Volunteer Coordinator

Purpose: This position is responsible for all facets of the Volunteer Department including the supervision of the Community Service/Volunteer Associate.

Report to: Executive Director

• Respond to inquiries via phone, email and in-person regarding all volunteer questions.
• Assist individual volunteers with the registration process.
• Coordinate all aspects of volunteer groups.
• Maintain files and documentation of all volunteers.
• Maintain communication with all staff and understand their volunteer needs for the stores, construction sites, office, and misc. projects.
• Provide on-site assistance to volunteers and staff when necessary.
• Initiate the recruitment of new volunteers and groups.
• Represent Habitat at community fairs, churches, miscellaneous presentations, etc.
• Complete monthly board reports.

Preferred Job Requirements:

This is a full-time, salary position requiring a minimum of 40 hours a week.

Experience:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in a human services field.
• Posses a minimum of 2 years prior experience working with volunteers.
• Prior experience working in the not-for-profit sector.

Preferred attributes:

• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude toward helping others
• Willingness to learn about Habitat for Humanity
• Demonstrated capability to effectively manage a wide array of tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Proficient in basic computer skills and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets and internet usage
 

Benefits: 

Salary based upon experience and a comprehensive benefits package is provided. Benefits include: holiday and vacation policy, employer subsidized employee health insurance. Voluntary dental, life and short-and long term disability insurances also offered.

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Bernard Godek at godekb@habitatpbc.org

Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

Fund Development Director

Report to: Executive Director

Description:

Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County is currently recruiting for a talented, seasoned fundraising professional with proven expertise in fund development and donor relations.  This position will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies that continuously improve the organization’s donor support and community involvement. The qualified candidate will oversee all internal and external fundraising/development initiatives and have a successful track record of developing and administering fundraising/development programs. We are seeking an accomplished professional who possesses the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to significantly increase philanthropic contributions through traditional and creative new approaches.

The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of fund development experience, a relevant degree, exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills and be able to demonstrate mission-based fundraising. A commitment to Habitat for Humanity’s mission and demonstrated expertise in motivating others in fundraising activities are required. Significant experience in the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of philanthropic support is required.  CFRE preferred.

Benefits:

We offer an employee-friendly working environment that provides for professional enrichment and growth. We are committed to investing in our employees through ongoing education, training and professional development. We offer a competitive salary based upon experience and a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: holiday and vacation policy, employer subsidized employee health insurance. Voluntary dental, life and short-and long term disability insurances also offered. (Dependent coverage for health and dental insurance plans also available).

To apply: 

For a complete position description, visit our website at www.habitatpbc.org For immediate consideration, e-mail confidential resume, writing sample and cover letter including salary requirements to godekb@habitatpbc.org.  
 

ReStore Manager

Purpose: The ReStore Manager is responsible for the daily management of the ReStore and representing Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County, Inc., in a professional way true to our mission.

Reports to:  The Director of Retail Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages all ReStore operations including sales, donations, planning, budgeting, scheduling, safety, merchandising, customer service and business plan execution in coordination with the Retail Director, Executive Director, and the Affiliate’s public and private sector partners.

• Provides direct supervision of all paid ReStore staff and volunteers.
• Keeps the Retail Director current on all ReStore activities, plans, programs, events, sales and donation status.
• Develops and implements the ReStore’s annual budget in coordination with the Retail Director.
• Develops or assists in all ReStore marketing efforts with emphasis on “more for less” advertising and better community awareness.

• Develops, implements, and ensures strict adherence with an OSHA compliant safety program for the ReStore and store activities.
• Ensures that all ReStore operations and related retail activities comply with Affiliate policies and HFHI Covenant.
• Ensures that all Affiliate labor standards and cash handling procedures are adhered to by the ReStore.
• Works closely with all existing business partners (contractors, subcontractors, and vendors) and continuously solicits new business partners to ensure best possible pricing and quality products and service.

• Engages in fundraising and solicits in-kind donations from business partners in coordination with the Retail Director. Works to broaden contacts with local organizations to ensure a steady supply of new and high quality donations to the ReStore.
• Monitors ReStore expenditures to control costs and increase net revenue.
• Monitors ReStore staffing levels to control payroll and employee benefits costs.
• Actively work with Retail Director and Volunteer Coordinator to secure more volunteers for the ReStore and implement “volunteer orientation” at store level to increase productivity. Train and assign duties to Volunteers,
• ReStore’s staff representative to the Retail Committee. Provides advice and executes ReStore action plans.
• Develop relationships with other area ReStore managers to identify “best practices” and programs that are mutually beneficial.
• Maintain ReStore organizational charts related to store needs and productivity.
• Responsible for evaluating the performance of the paid ReStore staff on a quarterly basis.
• Implements and faithfully executes all policies, plans, and procedures adopted by the Board of Directors and directions given by the Executive Director and Retail Director.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Retail Director.

Requirements

• Strong commitment to the Habitat for Humanity mission, principles, and guidelines.
• Bachelors Degree preferred or equivalent retail experience and training.
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or managerial experience in a retail environment. 
• Proven “customer service” excellence in a retail store setting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to lead, teach, develop and work alongside paid staff and volunteer work force.
• Effective communication and listening skills.
• Attention to detail with strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with and serve a diverse demographic.
• Strong aptitude to work in a team environment and to seek partnerships in planning and plan execution.
• Represent Habitat for Humanity in the best possible light at all times.

Benefits

Salaried exempt

Contact Peter Gates, Director of Retail Operations, at peter@habitatpbc.org to submit your resume and cover letter.