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VOLUNTEER WITH THE MCMINNVILLE AREA HABITAT FOR HUMANITY!!! (ALSO KNOWN AS MACHABITAT)

Job Title: ReStore Online Sales Associate

Purpose: Our mission is to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. ReStore Online Sales Associates contribute to this mission by supporting our efforts to build homes for hardworking Oregon families and adopting the powerful environmental ethic: reduce, reuse, recycle. Online sales of donated items provide funds that help our Habitat families build their homes.

Location: Habitat ReStore, 1040 SE 1st St, McMinnville, OR 97128

Job Summary: Volunteer will set up an inventory and shipping system to easily mail out items when purchased online. Work will also include packing items for shipment, assisting with customer service, handling returns, reorganizing items once listed, occasionally counting inventory. Possible duties include photographing items to post online and potentially sorting through donations such as clothes, books, purses, etc.

Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently or with a small team, knowledge of basic computer technology, and exceptional organization skills. Especially helpful if the volunteer has experience selling on platforms beyond eBay (i.e., Etsy, Mercari, Bonanza, or any others), but not required. Volunteer must be at least 16 years old. Ideal for someone who loves to look for those exceptional "finds" in a box of treasures!

Time Commitment: Initially, this volunteer will train with our Online Sales Representative, as well as our ReStore Manager. Once training is complete, this volunteer would ideally work a regular shift on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Timing is flexible.

Training Offered: Training will occur as needed. This is a newly created position - the ideal candidate will already have most of the necessary skills!

Benefits: Great work experience, supporting ReStore’s mission to raise money to help families build their new homes, references for future employers, meet new friends and community members.

Working Conditions: Building has heating and A/C, chairs are available so volunteer may sit or stand during shift between tasks.

Volunteer Supervisor: ReStore Online Sales Representative, Tina Lunn, or Assistant ReStore Manager, Caleigh Hoffman. The volunteer will schedule shifts with the Volunteer & Program Coordinator, Jennifer Lyon, and report to the volunteer’s supervisor in the ReStore.