Habitat Curtain Bank

Community Organisation

Habitat Curtain Bank
8 Ormiston Road
Otara
Auckland 2016
845 days ago

Curtain Bank Volunteers

Lauren Blakeley from Habitat Curtain Bank

We are looking for volunteers to help out in our Curtain Bank:
An experienced seamstress to make curtains.
A confident volunteer to measure and cut curtains.
A volunteer to help make our Rags to Bags (this can be done at home if preferred).

Location: Ormiston Road, Otara
Hours: 5-15 hours… View more
We are looking for volunteers to help out in our Curtain Bank:
An experienced seamstress to make curtains.
A confident volunteer to measure and cut curtains.
A volunteer to help make our Rags to Bags (this can be done at home if preferred).

Location: Ormiston Road, Otara
Hours: 5-15 hours per week per role
habitat.org.nz...

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1974 days ago

Seeking Habitat Curtain Bank Manager- We are hiring now!

Fiona Gallacher from Habitat Curtain Bank

We are looking for a Habitat Curtain Bank Manager.

The position has been established to manage and expand the Curtain Bank service.

Specifically, management of staff, building relationships with key sponsors/funders, exploring social enterprise solutions, sourcing donations, health & … View more
We are looking for a Habitat Curtain Bank Manager.

The position has been established to manage and expand the Curtain Bank service.

Specifically, management of staff, building relationships with key sponsors/funders, exploring social enterprise solutions, sourcing donations, health & safety, financial management, reporting, and promotion of the service.

The overall aim of the Curtain Bank service is to provide low-income families with free curtains to make their homes warmer and drier whilst reducing the health impacts to whanau associated with cold and damp housing.

Specific Duties:

Management of Curtain Bank Staff (including timesheets, leave, performance reviews, professional development, health and safety).

Management of salesforce data (quality control, data cleansing, data management, providing reports).

Providing reports as required to funders and the Board.

Lead on the MRS/CB Operational Meetings with the Habitat Build Manager including setting agenda, writing minutes, ensuring Habitat Curtain Bank actions are completed and any other requirements.

Reviewing existing processes to look for efficiencies and implementing new processes and systems if necessary.
Exploring social enterprise opportunities.

Identifying and working with potential sponsors and funders to obtain long-term funding.

Negotiating with commercial providers to ensure mixed model of delivery.

Sourcing donated curtains and materials and building long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Ability to cut and sew curtains as required.

Promoting the service as required (presentations, videos, conferences, press releases etc).

To act as an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity and to uphold the ethos and values of the organisation.

Key Skills required:

Proficient computer skills including excellent knowledge of MS Office suite (word, PowerPoint and excel)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Good at juggling tasks and prioritising

Organised with good attention to detail

Some prior knowledge/experience with commercial sewing operations, and/or commercial sewing experience preferred

Some prior knowledge/experience of a Curtain Bank service would be preferred but is not essential.

Experience or knowledge of Salesforce, our customer relationship management tool would be preferred but not essential, as training will be provided.

Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.

Flexibility to work 32 - 40 hours per week.

Direct Relationships:

Seamstress – Curtain Bank

Seamstress – Curtain Bank

Handyman – Curtain Bank

Administrator

Building Services Manager

Marketing & Communications Manager

Accountant

External

Auckland Council

Auckland District Health Boards

Healthy Home Initiatives (AWHI/Kainga Ora)

GreenStar Energy Solutions

Please email your CV and covering letter to leana.hunt@habitat.org.nz

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2032 days ago

Day 2 of the Habitat Curtain Bank- Making some wonderful progress!

Habitat Curtain Bank

Day 2 of the Curtain Bank Reno's: The team made amazing progress 💪......it's really starting to come together. 🤣

Have you got time to donate to help out next Friday or Sat or the following weekend? If you can find a few hours please click on the link below and fill out the … View more
Day 2 of the Curtain Bank Reno's: The team made amazing progress 💪......it's really starting to come together. 🤣

Have you got time to donate to help out next Friday or Sat or the following weekend? If you can find a few hours please click on the link below and fill out the form. Jay will be in contact with all the details of the day.....

www.habitatauckland.org.nz...

It's happening ......Yes!! 🍀🎉💕

A huge thanks to all that have given their time so far......what a brilliant effort!

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2032 days ago

Day 1: Renos of Habitat Curtain Bank - A great start

Fiona Gallacher from Habitat Curtain Bank

Day 1: Great start on the Habitat Curtain Bank new space build with some impressive effort from our team.....!

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2032 days ago

Have you got some time to help with the build of the new Habitat Curtain Bank space?

Fiona Gallacher from Habitat Curtain Bank

We need help to turn an old warehouse into the new Habitat Curtain Bank space. 🤗 💕
The renovations have begun and are taking place at 8 Ormiston Rd, Otara for 3 weekends in October, 18.

Can you spend some time to help?🤔
The dates we need your help are :
Friday, the 19th of October, … View more
We need help to turn an old warehouse into the new Habitat Curtain Bank space. 🤗 💕
The renovations have begun and are taking place at 8 Ormiston Rd, Otara for 3 weekends in October, 18.

Can you spend some time to help?🤔
The dates we need your help are :
Friday, the 19th of October, 18
Saturday, the 20th October, 18
Friday, the 26th of October, 18
Saturday, the 27th October, 18

No experience necessary. 💪Just come along with a good attitude and enthusiasm and join the team. 🤣

To be part of these volunteer events please click on the link and fill in your details. Jay will be in contact with you soon to answer any of your questions and explain the days events.

www.habitatauckland.org.nz...

It's exciting times at Habitat Curtain Bank.....we are growing and growing fast! 🎉

We warmly welcome you to come along, make some new friends and help us to create a new, improved bigger Curtain Bank. 🤪

Your efforts will directly impact on Habitat Auckland reaching many more low-income families towards having drier, healthier homes.😃 🍀

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