Store Clerk PART TIME

SUMMARY
The Store Clerk is dedicated to providing excellent customer service and a positive shopping experiences for our customers at Linden Leaf Gifts and the White Violet Farm Store. They will interact with people, have a strong work ethic and have a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and provide friendly, helpful service.
• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently using the POS system.
• Maintain a clean and organized store environment, including restocking shelves, folding merchandise, and tidying displays.
• Answer customer inquiries about products, pricing, and store policies.
• Assist with inventory management, including receiving and unpacking shipments.
• Follow all store procedures and safety guidelines.
• Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions with accuracy.
• Contribute to a positive and team-oriented work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Basic math skills and the ability to handle cash accurately.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/carry moderate weight.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, and holidays (as needed).
• Reliable transportation.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Previous retail experience is a plus, but not required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Sisters of Providence (Sisters) are committed to the fair and equal employment of individuals with disabilities. It is the Sister’s policy to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the congregation. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities when such accommodations are necessary to enable them to perform the essential functions of their jobs or to enjoy the equal benefits and privileges of employment. This policy applies to all applicants for employment and all employees.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reach with the arms, bend, stoop, kneel, walk up and down stairs and walk for at least 800 yards.
• Ability to move and operate in narrow aisles and confined areas is essential, as is the ability to climb and work on a three-step ladder.
• Close vision and depth perception are also required. This is necessary for handling the movement of furniture/fixtures and/or the stocking of shelves, and the movement of merchandise to and from various storerooms.
• Hearing sufficient to understand customer’s questions and requests and communication skills to respond to them is also required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. There is moderate noise in all aspects of this job.

LAND ETHIC

In support of the Land Ethic, all persons employed with the Sisters of Providence will reduce, reuse, recycle, and conserve energy.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The staff member may be required to perform other work-related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management. The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the needs prevail. This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.