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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Product Specialist
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Volunteer Types: Administration/Office, Communications and Marketing, Retail, Social Media
Organization types: Children, Youth and Family
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: November 12, 2024
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Description

The Online ReStore Product Specialist will support the Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa ReStore by helping promote and sell unique specialty items online. This role involves capturing high-quality images, writing compelling descriptions, and managing listings for items that are selected by the Store Managers. These items are typically off the sales floor and may include specialty or rare finds. The volunteer will also monitor the listings and respond to inquiries from potential buyers remotely.
• Visit the ReStore periodically to photograph selected specialty items.
• Write detailed and engaging descriptions that highlight the unique qualities of each item.
• Post items on designated online platforms (e.g., Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, or others).
• Monitor online listings, ensuring items are accurately represented and up to date.
• Respond to inquiries from potential buyers in a timely and professional manner (this can be done remotely).
• Collaborate with Store Managers to identify which items will be featured online.
Qualifications and Skills:

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
• Hands-on experience in e-commerce and digital marketing. • An opportunity to contribute to Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes and hope for local families. • The chance to work with a dynamic team and develop photography, marketing, and customer service skills. Hybrid work environment
How will the organization benefit?
This support allows Habitat Greater Ottawa to raise funds to cover the affiliate’s operational costs and build homes in the community.
Volunteer location:
3 Iber Road 768 Belfast Road

Contact

Julie Chatelain
@Habitat for Humanity Greater Ottawa
[email protected]
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-week

Details

This position would be great for: Adults, Anyone 16 and older, Anyone 18 and older, Groups, High School Students (14-18), Newcomers to Canada, Person with a disability or medical condition, Seniors (65+), Young Adults (19-24)
Number of Positions Available: 2
Good for people interested in: Administration/Office, Communications and Marketing, Retail, Social Media
You will be helping with: Children (0-10 years), First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, LGBTQI2+, Men, Persons new to Canada, Persons with disabilities or medical conditions, Visible minorities or racialized persons, Women, Youth (11-15 years), Youth (16-18 years), Youth (19-24 years)

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