Part-Time ReStore Cashier - Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax)

Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, Inc. (HabiJax) is currently seeking a part-time ReStore Cashier. HabiJax is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global nonprofit housing organization seeking to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. The HabiJax ReStores are home improvement retail outlets where new and refurbished building materials, cabinets, appliances, furniture, lighting and accessories are sold to the public at reduced prices! At the HabiJax ReStores, our staff and volunteers happily accept donations of new and gently used items. We sell those items to treasure hunters and bargain shoppers alike to raise money for our mission of eliminating substandard housing.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the management and appropriate handling of the cash register, assisting and greeting ReStore customers, and providing administrative support as directed.  May perform a variety of tasks including cleaning, pricing and stocking merchandise, research, pricing data, information database updates and store performance reporting.  Assists ReStore customers, volunteers or homebuyers in any way needed to ensure a positive experience. This position requires excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, ability to use professional values and ethics to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds, sound money management skills, and a commitment to HabiJax’s mission, vision and values.

Work Location:

5800 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville, FL. 32207

Work Schedule:

This is a part-time position with shifts assigned during our store open hours of 9am to 6pm Monday thru Saturday.

Pay Rate:

The starting pay rate for this position is $13.00 per hour.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and provide them with information regarding products and services.
• Provide outstanding telephone assistance and customer service.
• Operate cash register with accuracy and do not leave cash register unattended.
• Maintain highest level of accuracy in cash handling during transactions.
• Verify cash in till before and after shift to assist to ensure accuracy.
• Complete sold tickets for sales.
• Maintain awareness of pricing of merchandise and direct inquiries correctly.
• Properly bag or package sold merchandise.
• Keep front of store and cashier area clean and tidy.
• Price, organize and display merchandise as directed.
• Call for assistance to help customers out the door with purchases (if needed).
• Practice good use of store policies and volunteer guidelines including safety, security and anti-theft procedures.
• Answer basic questions about Habitat for Humanity and HabiJax.
• Provide tax-receipt form to donors as needed.
• Perform clerical duties (i.e. typing, copying, printing, etc.)
• Log manual data into record books.
• Perform additional duties as required and directed.

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform.

Education, Experience, and Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a cashier or customer service role.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
• Technology proficiency to include register and basic computer use.
• Able to successfully pass a background and drug screening. Must be bondable.

Essential Job Competencies:

• Accountability & Dependability – Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight. Shows up to work on time, and follows instructions, policies, and procedures. Meets productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules. Stays focused on tasks despite distractions and interruptions. Makes the best use of available time and resources. Balances quality of work with meeting deadlines. Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledges and corrects mistakes. Does not diffuse blame for not meeting expectations; faces up to problems with people quickly and directly.
• Communicating Effectively – Respectfully listens to others to gain a full understanding of issues, comprehends written material, and presents information in a clear and concise manner orally and in writing to ensure others understand ideas. Appropriately adapts message, style, and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences. Delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods. Keeps others adequately informed. Ensures that important information from management is shared with employees and others as appropriate. Knows that listening is essential to understanding. Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility. Gives and receives constructive feedback.
• Demonstrating Initiative – Proactively identifies ways to contribute to the organization’s goals and mission. Takes action on own to address problems and opportunities without being prompted. Able to achieve results and resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others. Does more than is expected or asked. Demonstrates a sense of urgency, motivation, and tenacity in achieving objectives. Pursues increased challenge and accountability in tasks. Takes responsibility for personal development and the realization of objectives. Remains determined in the face of obstacles or pressure.
• Fiscal Accountability - Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources or processing financial transactions. Handles currency carefully and attentively. Verifies the authenticity of money, recognizes when it is suspect, and takes action to confirm its value before completing any transactions. Safeguards fiscal resources, and adheres to all internal control procedures designed to prevent and detect theft or misuse of funds. Remains alert to security breaches and reports problems. Seeks ways to improve internal controls. Keeps current on fiscal procedures, principles, standards, rates, etc. Ensures all financial data is properly calculated and reported. Responsibly allocates and accounts for the use of fiscal resources, weighing alternatives and their benefits. Monitors budget usage and ensures critical costs are covered. Seeks ways to reduce costs.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables. Knows and supports teammates’ work and deliverables. Helps teammates who need or ask for support or assistance. Acknowledges and celebrates the achievements of teammates. Praises the team and its achievement to others. Encourages team unity through sharing information or expertise, working together to solve problems, and putting team success first. Helps remove barriers to team productivity and success. Ensures joint ownership of goal setting, commitments, and accomplishments. Involves everyone on the team. Participates in the development of team goals and plans. Keeps team members abreast of individual progress. Addresses conflicts within the group without the help from the team leader. Makes contributions that are valued by team members.