Service Desk Associate

Purpose of the Position:  To increase customer satisfaction and loyalty, thereby increasing the store’s revenue-generating capacity, by managing the questions and requests of ReStore customers.

Key Activities:        

  • Be a resource of ReStore information to appropriately assist customers.
  • Manage transactional paperwork.
  • Answer calls to the store’s general line.
  • When necessary, direct customers to members of the management team.

Location:  Habitat for Humanity ReStore; 5501 Durham Chapel Hill Blvd. Durham, NC 27707

Time Commitment:

  • Duration of 2 months or more.
  • Minimum average of one shift (2 hours) every 2 weeks.

Required Training:

  • An orientation to the ReStore and its volunteer program.
  • A policy and procedural training session.
  • 3 training/shadowing shifts.
  • Additional training sessions, as necessary, for review or store changes.

Supervision:

  • Administrative support provided by the Volunteer Program Manager.
  • Task supervision provided by the Sales Floor Coordinator.

Essential Qualifications:     

  • Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of Habitat for Humanity and the ReStore.
  • Provide own transportation to and from the ReStore.
  • Maintain a cooperative and friendly attitude while working alone and/or in a group.
  • Ability to retain and communicate information about the ReStore’s layout, policies, and procedures.
  • Ability to multitask while effectively managing paperwork and assisting customers.
  • Willingness to adapt in a multi-faceted paced environment.
  • Comfort in handling questions, comments, and referrals via phone.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to stand for the majority of a shift.
  • Customer service experience.

Benefits:

  • Be part of the Habitat for Humanity family and a link in its mission to make homeownership a reality for deserving families in our community.
  • Obtain experience in nonprofit and retail operations.
  • Develop and enhance your employability and customer service skills.
  • Recognition for exceptional task performance.
  • Opportunity to earn rewards and awards for long-term service. 
  • Free on-site parking.