Book Department Coordinator (Administrative)
Pay Rate: $19.50/hour
Mission-Driven Career Opportunity
One of the leading affordable housing nonprofits in the area, Habitat Charlotte Region partners with hundreds of families each year through affordable homeownership, home preservation and financial literacy training. As a Book Department Coordinator, you'll play an integral role in our vision of a world where everyone has a safe and affordable place to live.
Why Join Habitat?
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Industry-leading healthcare, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
- Work/life balance supported by generous PTO
- Career development and promotion opportunities
- Casual working environment
- Retirement planning a 403(b) with up to 3% organizational match
Principal Responsibilities:
- Supervise and Train all book department volunteers
- Assist with volunteer retention
- Assist with recruiting volunteers by communicating with Habitat Charlotte Volunteer Services team
- Manage inventory
- Plan, execute and promote all book-related events
- Assist with marketing strategies and all store promotions
- Develop a donor relationship plan that involves monthly contact and follow up with prospective donors
- To build awareness and a donor base, seek out and make presentations to organizations
- Recruit, support, plan, and execute all neighborhood book drives
- Schedule and maintain accurate records for book recycling and payments
- Maintain accurate records of donations and donors
- Create and implement a system for communicating with donors during and after donations
Other Duties:
- Habitat Charlotte Region-related tasks as requested by Supervisor.
Education/Skills:
- Customer Service and Marketing experience
- Manager/supervisor experience required
- Basic computer and internet knowledge
- Valid Drivers license
- Car required with local travel within metro area
- Ability to project manage multiple projects simultaneously
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift and push up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to push or pull 1,000 pounds with a pallet jack
- Ability to obtain Forklift Certification
- Ability to drive a 16-foot box truck
- Ability to pass a Department of Transportation physical
Internal Interactions:
- Habitat Staff
External Interactions:
- Customers
- Volunteers
- Donors
Level of Authority:
- Require minimal supervision
- Report to Store Manager
Estimated Time Commitment:
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This is a forty-hour per week full-time position, rotating Monday through Saturday
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required.
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region program funding often includes federal funding and this role may support federally funded activities. People qualifying as Section 3 residents per Section 3 of the HUD Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C ยง 1701u) and its associated regulations (24 C.F.R. Part 75) are encouraged to apply. Information on Section 3 qualifications and certification material available upon request.
