What are the responsibilities and job description for the Thrift Store Associate position at Flat River Outreach Ministries?
JOB POSTING: Thrift Store Associate
Do you want to work somewhere that has a positive impact on the community, where you can see the value of the work you're doing on a daily basis? Do you want to work with staff that works hard and laughs easy?
Maybe Flat River Outreach Ministries is for you! We're expanding and celebrating retirements!
We are a nonprofit organization with a vision of
Equal access and opportunities to meet basic needs with an emphasis on learning and advancement for all.
Our mission is To be the Greater Lowell community hub where hope, resources, and gifts are shared.
Our values include: Equity, Integrity, Curiosity, Welcome, Value, Dignity, Empowerment.
Does that mission tug at your heart? Do those values align with yours?
If so, we welcome you to apply to the Thrift Store Associate position. Not only does our store offer affordable items to our community, it also provides funding for other programs such as our food pantry, Christmas and Back-to-School programs.
FROM is seeking a Full Time Thrift Store Associate to primarily run the cash register as well as assist in other areas such as the donation room.
Job Duties:
- Running the cash register
- Closing out the cash register 3-5 days per week as scheduled
- Provide excellent customer service to our patrons
- Assist any department in need when designated to do so by Store Manager
- Keep up with general housekeeping throughout shift
- Complete tasks delegated by lead cashier
- Follow list of duties to be completed during downtime, such as returning items to stock, returning hangers to designated areas, etc.
- Communicate and collaborate as part of a team to support a positive experience for both volunteers and customers
- Schedule would be 30 hrs/per week with rotating Saturdays
- All other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 years experience in retail preferred
- Cash handling experience
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to adapt to changing situations as part of a team
- Ability to build and maintain mutually respectful relationships with a diverse population
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Requires the ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and bend at the waist
- Must be able to handle stressful situations
- Must work well under pressure
- Must be able to stand for 8 hours a day
- Evening availability required (Until 6:30 PM)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work evenings and Saturdays?
- How many years of retail experience do you have?
- Do you have cash handling experience?
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15