Thank you for your interest in the careers currently open at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. To apply for a position, use our online form or download and save the following application to your computer, complete in full, and submit your saved version via email to careers@gdmhabitat.org along with a copy of your cover letter and resume.

Current Career Opportunities

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is a faith-based mission-driven organization with over 30 years of building homes, community, and hope in the greater Des Moines area. Would you like to be part of growing Habitat and the impact of our mission?

Schedule: M-F 7:30AM-4PM
Compensation: Starting at $21.00/hr

THE JOB:

We are looking for a Safety Coach to join our team. The Safety Coach will play a key role in ensuring all Habitat programs comply with local, state, and federal occupational health and safety guidelines and procedures as well as ensuring the safety of all employees and volunteers.

  • The safety coach’s main responsibility is to diminish or eliminate work-related accidents through coaching and training employees and volunteers, with a focus on recognizing what team members are doing correctly. If an accident occurs, the safety coach will conduct a safety review. Based on the review results, the safety coach will document findings and recommendations to prevent accident recurrence.
  • The safety coach is responsible for conducting safety audits on new construction sites, Home Preservation repair sites, and all ReStores. In addition, the safety coach maintains supplies of PPE, and ensures employees and volunteers use the PPE properly and consistently.
  • The safety coach ensures compliance with all OHSA guidelines. The safety coach is also responsible for reviewing and meeting all state and federal safety standard requirements for record-keeping, including the submission of the OSHA form 300.
  • The safety coach collaborates with other leaders and team members to review, update and implement safety policies and procedures for the organization.
  • The safety coach leads the Safety Committee, conducting regular safety meetings, and implementing identified safety projects for the organization.
  • The safety coach collaborates with the HR Manager to manage the worker’s compensation record keeping and reporting.
  • The safety coach is responsible for training team members on vehicle use and safety.
  • The safety coach is responsible for ensuring programs and training are in place and implemented for all affiliate team members. This includes but is not limited to: topics required by OSHA, vehicle safety, and forklift safety.
  • The safety coach will ensure GDMHFH safety guidelines and procedures align with Habitat for Humanity International recommendations.
  • The safety coach may also assist the Facilities & Asset Manager in correcting facility-related safety issues.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience in occupational safety and health-related field preferred.
  • Two (2) years previous experience in comprehensive workplace safety and compliance programs.
  • Solid knowledge of state and local statutes and ordinances.
  • Up to date on the latest local and state regulations and guideline changes.
  • Valid Driver’s License (travel within service area is required)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Ability to use commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the field.
  • Convey clear, concise information to others, using verbal or other appropriate communication techniques.
  • Treat others in a nondiscriminatory, lawful, and ethical manner, respecting the differences among people, and the value they bring to GDMHFH.
  • Follow safe practices in all work activities to avoid injuries and accidents.

BENEFITS:

  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance eligible the 1st day of the month following hire.
  • Retirement Plan
  • PTO
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Employee discount at Des Moines and Urbandale ReStore
  • Discounted membership to the Tool Lending Library at the Euclid ReStore

MISSION

Seeking to put God’s love into action, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

VALUES

  • Build Solutions
  • Build Safety Mindset
  • Build Faith and Compassion
  • Build as Stewards
  • Build with Heart

Over the last 30+ years, Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 400 individuals and families become homeowners. We need exceptional people who are excited about working in the construction industry to participate in our intern program. Serving through an on-site internship means taking part directly in Habitat for Humanity’s initiatives to increase access to affordable housing. Participants will have a chance to create long lasting, positive impact on the lives of neighbors in our communities, as well as gain practical experience in a variety of marketable skill sets.

THE JOB:

Our interns work alongside our construction team and gain valuable leadership and construction skills.

This could include:

  • Install siding
  • Install flooring
  • Paint
  • Learn all aspects of home repair
  • Interested in learning to build a home from the ground up? We do that too. Learn to frame a home, install windows, doors etc

In addition to these tasks, our interns lead small groups of volunteers, ensuring that they learn about Habitat programs and build processes while on the work sites. Interns must have a willingness to coach and serve alongside volunteers indoors and out, in all kinds of weather conditions.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Currently enrolled in a Building Trades program or Construction Degree and be within 6 months of graduation.
  • Some construction experience preferred, but the ability to learn and work well with others is required.
  • Willingness and ability to climb ladders and scaffolding for purposes of home repairs, home construction or other neighborhood revitalization activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and pay attention to detail.
  • Desire to serve with diverse team of staff, volunteers, partner families, and neighborhood residents.
  • Committed to GDM Habitat’s mission, vision, and values.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • The hourly rate for this intern position is $17.00/hour.
  • The term of the internship is generally up to 6 months with the option to extend or roll to a permanent position.
  • Construction Services generally works 7:30am-4:30pm Tuesday-Saturday.
  • Interns work between 20-40 hours per week.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

About:

The Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a vital part of the Habitat for Humanity mission. ReStores are nonprofit home improvement stores and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, home goods, building materials, and more at a fraction of the retail price. The funds generated through ReStore sales directly support Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing programs, helping to build homes and transform lives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a personable and dedicated ReStore Donor Relations Manager to join our team. As a Donor Relations Manager, you will be a key player in strengthening and creating relationships with donors, suppliers, and local partners in the community who generously support our ReStore operations in the community by donating supplies to our ReStores. Your efforts will directly contribute to the success of our ReStore and, ultimately, to our mission at Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contact, cultivate, and maintain relationships with community donors, including those who donate goods and products to the ReStore.
  • Collaborate with the ReStore team to identify and prioritize donation needs and effectively communicate these needs to potential donors.
  • Coordinate with the ReStore staff to ensure efficient and effective donation processing and inventory management.
  • Collaborate with the ReStore team to plan and execute special events and promotions to engage the local community and generate support.
  • Work with donors to arrange donation pickups accurately and efficiently.
  • Outreach by visiting with donors or potential donors in the community.

Qualifications:

  • 4 years of relevant experience in donor relations or nonprofit development OR 4-year degree in related field preferred.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Proficiency with donor management and CRM software is a plus.
  • Demonstrate commitment to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity’s Mission and Values of:
      1. Build Solutions
      2. Build a Safety Mindset
      3. Build Faith and Compassion
      4. Build as Stewards
      5. Build with Heart

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Hear from our team

“We display our strong values every day when serving families. We each do our job to help a family either in the repair program or home ownership. We have compassion for each other and the families that we serve.”

an employee on the Programs team

“My manager trusts my judgment and lets me run wild with my ideas. I’m able to collaborate with other great minds to create solutions and keep pushing the envelope of what’s possible.”

an employee on the ReStore team

“Habitat is a stable and secure place to work. Seeing how the leadership team was able to pivot and redirect staff during the pandemic by encouraging working from home and redirecting staff to prevent layoffs really showed me how much the organization cares for its employees. The culture is very inviting and you get to work for a very rewarding cause.”

an employee on the Marketing & Communications team

“The environment always changes so it doesn’t become monotonous. It’s fast paced, so not boring. I see potential to grow and improve the direction of the organization.”

an employee at the Urbandale ReStore

Amanda Knox
Assistant Manager, E. Euclid ReStore

Erin Bowers
Construction Superintendent

Benefits

Full-time employees access the following employee benefits:

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Disability insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Paid holidays

  • Company-matched Simple IRA

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Discounted Tool Lending Library membership

  • Employee discount at the ReStore

  • Paid time off for Global Village mission trips

Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, or disability.

GDM Habitat for Humanity

95 University Ave., Suite 1
Des Moines, Iowa 50314

515-471-8686

Office Hours
Mon. – Fri. 8:00am – 4:00pm

East Euclid ReStore

2200 E. Euclid Ave.
Des Moines, Iowa 50317

515-650-6827
For donations, call 515-309-0224

Store Hours
Mon. – Sat. 9:00am – 6:00pm

Urbandale ReStore

4033 NW Urbandale Dr.
Urbandale, Iowa 50322

515-650-6828
For donations, call 515-309-0224

Store Hours
Mon. – Sat. 9:00am – 6:00pm