Habitat for Humanity Birmingham

Careers

Our team is energetic; our mission intense – and reward is great.

Habitat Birmingham is an efficient and resourceful organization with high expectations of performance and quality programs.

​We seek out people with a servant’s heart, strong work ethic and skills and experience that can impact our community and those we serve.

We offer full-time employees a competitive benefits package, including medical and life insurance and a retirement plan.

Available Jobs

  • Bookkeeper

    Job Title: Bookkeeper

    Department: Finance & Administration

    Reports To: VP of Finance

    Summary:
    Bookkeeper will assist with daily, weekly, and monthly finance duties including deposits, donation
    tracking, accounts payable and receivable, mortgage servicing, retail financial support, audit
    preparation, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and
    other projects as assigned.
    Qualified candidates must have a strong accounting foundation, be organized, pay close attention to
    detail, and be able successfully to multi-task. This is a full-time, hourly position

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned.
    ▪ Enter deposits of cash, checks, and ACH’s into QuickBooks daily
    ▪ Enter / create invoices for accounts receivable
    ▪ Enter invoices for accounts payable into QuickBooks and assist with processing of checks
    ▪ Collect receipts and reconcile credit card statements monthly
    ▪ Reconcile bank accounts to the general ledger monthly
    ▪ Reconcile balance sheet accounts to the general ledger monthly
    ▪ Assist in management of invoices and payables online via BillPay
    ▪ Assist in building and analyzing reports specific to the construction costs of ongoing projects
    ▪ Monitor expenses to help create efficiencies and cost savings
    ▪ Track and process grant reimbursements
    ▪ Assist with preparation of records for year-end audit by independent audit firm
    ▪ Assist with preparation of 1099’s and other tax compliance
    ▪ Assist with filing business licenses in a timely manner
    ▪ Assist with the management of grants including government and private sector funds and
    ensure that all reports are filed in a timely manner

    Qualifications
    ▪ Relevant Accounting / bookkeeping experience
    ▪ Hands on experience with QuickBooks
    ▪ Highly skilled in Microsoft Applications including Excel, Word and Office
    ▪ Self-starter with ability to remain organized, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
    ▪ Maintain confidential information
    ▪ Ability to handle a fast paced, changing environment
    ▪ Maintain positive attitude, exhibit ethics and values of Greater Birmingham Habitat for
    Humanity

  • Retail Associate (Part time position)

    Department: Habitat for Humanity ReStore
    Reports To: ReStore Manager

    Summary:
    Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity is seeking part-time Retail Associates for the Habitat ReStore in Irondale. Store hours are Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm.

    To apply, please send resume to info@habitatbirmingham.org

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    ▪ Loading and unloading donated material
    ▪ Inventory
    ▪ Stocking merchandise
    ▪ Ensuring merchandise is properly priced
    ▪ Check out customers and work cash register

    Qualifications:

    • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Valid driver’s license and/or forklift experience a plus

     

  • Construction Crew Leaders (full time position) 

    Department: Construction
    Reports To: Vice President of Construction

    Summary:
    Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity is seeking candidates to lead volunteers for on-site construction activities. Formal construction experience is helpful but willingness to learn is  essential. Ability to communicate instructions to people with varied levels of construction experience is important. Tuesday-Saturday work schedule. 

    To apply, please send resume to info@habitatbirmingham.org

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    ▪ Supervise construction progress and safety practices on construction site
    ▪ Oversee quality control
    ▪ Coordinate material delivery

    Qualifications:

    • Time management skills are essential
    • Ability to communicate instructions to all levels of construction experience
    • Valid driver’s license required

     

Habitat Birmingham is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified personnel for all our positions in a manner that does not unlawfully discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, gender, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, veteran/reserve national guard status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.