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Join Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley to make a difference in our community. Our team is full of dedicated members of the community who work together to build safe, affordable homes with hard-working families in the valley. 

Career Opportunities

Take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact on your community! Click on the positions availiable below to learn more.

ReStore Director 

Reports directly to: Chief Operating Officer

Department: ReStore Team

Position: Salaried: Generally scheduled for 40+ hours Monday-Friday and with additional hours as may be required for occasional events, meetings, coverage at the Restore, and for emergencies as they arise. The expectation of 8:30 am-5:30 pm daily, with the majority of the time worked from within the ReStore.

Pay: Salary range of $85,000-110,000 depending on experience.

Position Summary: Deliver quality guest service while maintaining a top-notch income-generating ReStore that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products our guests are looking for—"something for everyone.”

The successful Director of ReStore Operations is a member of the organization’s leadership team and a visionary, dynamic leader. This position requires a creative, goal-oriented, and fiscally accountable mindset. The Director will ensure that the Strategic Pillar of Optimized ReStore operations and revenue to support the overall mission is embraced, monitored, and implemented within daily operations. Tactics and metrics are reported monthly.


An individual with a passion for the ReStore's work of repurposing gently used furniture, household items, and appliances in addition to reclaiming building materials through sales to the public at below retail cost, as well as the personal growth and development of team members to reach their fullest potential.


The Director must stay ground-engaged by taking an active role in all aspects of the business, including sales and revenue drivers, a culture of safety and operational excellence, and the people-side of the business. Must establish a positive working environment and culture with a presence in the store by conducting regular store walks, customer engagement, team meetings, and accessibility to the ReStore management team throughout the day. The Director is responsible for developing leaders and building a deep talent bench for store leadership positions to promote the success of the operation.

To apply please send resume and cover letter to Careers@HabitatRoaringFork.org

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
Operational

  • Drive donations, sales and profits of the ReStore to further the local affiliate mission.

  • Establish and maintain a culture of safety and accountability.

  • Understand and communicate to the ReStore and Affiliate Leadership team the Key Performance Metrics for all ReStore operations and how they relate/contribute to positive customer experience and high-quality operations.

  • Meet or exceed monthly and annual revenue goals. 

  • Create an annual operation plan for the ReStore to identify significant projects to be completed, with a concentration on increasing community impact, visibility, sales, and community engagement opportunities. 

Finanace & Administration

  • Make data-informed decisions for the retail operation

  • Develop and manage a comprehensive annual ReStore budget. 

  • Provide accurate accounting records of revenues and expenses as required or requested.

  • Support scheduling and payroll approval, which seeks efficiency and safety.

  • Approve, ensure accurate coding, and submit payable invoices on a timely basis. Communicate questionable invoices to the finance team and ensure expenditures are within acceptable limits. 

  • Implement and monitor systems for daily cash transactions and deposits.

  • Ensure Habitat’s investment is protected with regular maintenance and reserves in place.

Reporting & Communications

  • Use data to inform optimal retail practices

  • Present reports from ThriftCart of designated activities, including but not limited to: sales, expenses, purchased product tracking, and other areas of interest to the Senior Leadership team or Board.

  • Use data on successful inventory to procure targeted purchased items and closely monitor the margins of these products.

  • Promptly inform the senior leadership team of all relevant operational and financial matters.

Staff & Volunteer Management

  • Support the leadership team in the following ways:

    • Training and leading staff in outstanding service to customers, donors, volunteers, and others.

    • Hiring, training, onboarding, and managing the ReStore team, following relevant personnel and safety policies, and ensuring staff is well-versed so that all policies and practices are understood and adhered to.

    • Ensure all staff understand and can effectively communicate Habitat for Humanity's work locally to members of the public. 

  • Evaluate, recognize, and reward staff performance. When required, work with designated affiliate functions to address policy violations, including safety, poor job performance or misconduct in a timely and appropriate manner.  

    • Create a process for completing all staff reviews annually each January

  • Expand staff focus to include volunteer coordination as a key component of ReStore work.

Public Relations, Marketing, & Advertising

  • Participate in developing and implementing an annual marketing plan for the ReStore inclusive of ongoing advertising, social media, website updates etc. 

  • The Director implements and drives programs and outreach, providing sustained network development to expand the scope of the Habitat ReStore activities to develop long-term, collaborative relationships with community-based trade/business groups, general contractors, businesses, and civic organizations.

    • The focus of relationship building is to increase donations, refine reclamation practices, expand educational opportunities for the public, and grow the volunteer and customer base.

  • Involvement in national conversations with other ReStores to understand the opportunities and challenges facing others within the industry on a limited basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years of retail or thrift management experience

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)

  • Provide accurate accounting records of revenues and expenses as required or requested.

  • Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite products (Excel & Word), plus computer operation tasks

  • Skill and ability to communicate with a diverse range of ethnic and economic demographics

  • A history of successfully adapting to rapidly changing conditions with unexpected shifts in priorities.

  • Accuracy, detail-oriented & organized

  • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills

  • Prior work with budget preparation and management

  • Preferred:

    • Bi-lingual (English and Spanish)

    • Prior non-profit experience

    • Knowledge of construction language

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Degree in business or management (and/or the equivalent professional level experience in a related field) 

SPECIAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Public speaking

  • Ability to safely lift and position up to 50 lbs. The position entails regular bending, kneeling, reaching, and active movement throughout the day to assist customers. 

  • Ability to work with minimum supervision

  • Valid driver’s license required, clean driving record, ability to travel in adverse weather conditions

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance

  • Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Employee Discount

  • Retirement Plan

To apply please send resume and cover letter to Careers@HabitatRoaringFork.org

Truck Driver

Reports directly to: Logistics Manager

Department: ReStore Team

Position: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$26.00 per hour

Position Summary: Work as part of a team to drive ReStore donation trucks to scheduled pickup and delivery locations, meet with donors, and load/ unload donations. Assist the ReStore team with in store support.

Key Responsibility Areas:
  • Professional and courteous interaction with donors including utmost care and concern for personal property - White glove service of donation pickups and deliveries
  • Operate donation trucks in a safe, lawful, and courteous manner
  • Maintain cleanliness of trucks interior and exterior (cab/daily; exterior/weekly)
  • Regular maintenance checks to ensure readiness of truck and equipment at all times including reporting any maintenance concerns to supervisor
  • Daily truck safety checks to ensure the truck is safe to be on the road.
  • Regular and as needed communication with the Logistics Manager
  • Loading/unloading of donations in a safe and efficient manner
  • Packing and securing loads as trained with care and protection of every item donated or delivered
  • Assist in providing insight and data for appropriate donor appreciation after the donation is collected, feedback on any unusual circumstances or denied donations
  • Assist with donation processing, recycling, and store needs when not assigned to truck (including one day a week, at the end of scheduled driving shift to fulfill 40 hours per week, and one Saturday a month)
  • Able to be trained and pass a forklift training course.
  • Drivers must be eligible to be added to Habitat vehicle insurance- this requires at least
  • Clean uniforms and neat appearance daily
  • Unloading of donation trucks in the afternoon, sets up next days success
  • Loading of next days deliveries in the afternoon if time permits
  • Five (5) years of driving experience and a favorable driving record

Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time, to move and handle boxes of merchandise, furniture, and fixtures over varied terrain including stairs and through doorways, entails lifting at least 75 pounds, assisted
  • Ability to understand and communicate in English; other languages are a plus
  • Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights and weekends, as needed
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test and random drug testing as selected

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Understanding of Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley’s vision and desire to advance our mission of affordable housing within our service area.
  • Knowledge of building supplies.
  • Excellent process management skills.
  • Superior communication skills.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Available to work weekends and evenings.

Physical Setting:
  • Glenwood Springs, CO 81601

Benefits:
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Retirement Plan

Guest Services (Sales Floor Ambassador)

Reports directly to: ReStore Manager

Department: ReStore, Home Improvement

Position: Full-time 

Pay: $17.00/hour with consideration given to experience

Position Summary: The Guest Services position at Habitat for Humanity ReStore of the Roaring Fork Valley involves managing guest transactions, creating guest profiles, and promoting donation programs while ensuring accurate cash handling. The role includes maintaining a welcoming and organized sales floor, assisting with inventory processing, and supporting guests with their inquiries and purchases. 

Key Responsibility Areas:
  • Front counter responsibilities:

  • complete guest purchases,

  • create guest profiles in ThriftCart,

  • precise collection of funds, and cash management

  • promote Builders Club program to help build more homes,

  • request donations at check-out

  • gather information for deliveries, including appropriate sales tax,

  • a good steward of customer information.

  • Sales floor presence, greet each guest in the area, and offer assistance. The guest shopping experience is a priority.
  • Assist in processing new arrivals and uploading these items to our inventory management system and online ReStore.
  • Make sure the area around the front counter and entryway is safe, organized, shoppable, and clean.
  • Answer guest questions or find another team member to assist them.
  • Ask for help and support when needed.
  • Assist in unloading and loading of items into vehicles.
  • Proactively use radio communication.
  • Work with teammates to learn and grow into our systems that make us successful
  • Answer phone calls professionally and promptly as needed
  • Help the team with open/close procedures

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
  • High school education or above.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as a part of a team and with great energy and persistence.
  • Superior communication skills.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Available to work weekends.

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties:
  • Ability to be on one's feet for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift at least 75 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to use basic power tools

Benefits
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision Insurance

Build Team - Framer, Sider, General Carpenter 

Reports directly to: Site Supervisor 

Department: Build Team

Position: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$31.00 per hour

Position Summary: A member of the Build Team will contribute towards Habitats mission to provide affordable housing to the Roaring Fork Valley. On the construction crew there can be many different responsibilities. The Build Team is in search of framers, carpenters, siding installers, laborers and hard working individuals that can be adaptive on a day to day basis while also working alongside volunteers and homeowners working off their sweat equity.

Key Responsibility Areas:
  • Keeping a clean and organized job site
  • Physical strength and stamina, ability to lift 50lbs+
  • Being a team player is essential to the Build Team
  • Personal team player that can also work well with volunteers and homeowners
  • Responsible employee that shows up on time and prepared to work
  • Strong work ethic
  • Able/willing to work in all weather conditions
  • Loading and unloading building materials
  • Adhere to all safety rules and regulations

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
  • Efficient use and knowledge of power tools
  • Framers to have at least one (1) to two (2) years experience
  • Siders to have one (1) year experience
  • Carpenters to be skilled in their trade and experienced
  • Experience on a construction site
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Can-Do attitude

Physical Requirements to Perform Duties:
  • Ability to be on one's feet for extended periods.
  • Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly.
  • Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to use basic power tools

Physical Setting:
  • Rifle, CO 81650

Communication & Administrative Specialist 

Reports directly to: President 

Department: Affiliate

Position: Part-Time or Full-time

Pay: $19.00/hour with consideration given to experience

Position Summary: Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Communication and Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting the administrative team to achieve the organization's mission to build affordable housing solutions with workforce families in our region. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, impeccable organizational abilities, and a passion for making a difference in their community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist in creating content for various communication channels including newsletters and website articles.
  • Assist in communication efforts in upcoming Habitat for Humanity RFV initiatives and events.
  • Supporting Communication and Development Director in the day of planning of events, set-up, material gathering, and capturing the event through photographs and videos.
  • Provide general administrative support to the Habitat for Humanity Administrative team, including managing schedules, communicating with community members, and organizing fundraising materials.
  • Assist in donor communication, acknowledgment, and appreciation efforts.
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure seamless communication and understanding of tasks.

Job Requirements:
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in using social media.
  • Proficient camera skills are desired.
  • Previous administrative support or related roles.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Setting:
  • Remote and Office
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday with occasional nights and weekends

Help us build affordable homes with the people we need in our community

Families who partner with us build their own homes alongside volunteers, pay an affordable mortgage and are grateful for your help.