What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Associate Thrift Store position at St. Vincent de Paul Georgia?
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia, Inc.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, we are the oldest and largest state-wide social service nonprofit. Our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Our essential elements are Faith, Friendship and Service, and we strive to practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters’ (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 74 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at www.svdpgeorgia.org
Feed. Clothe. House. Heal.
POSITION SUMMARY:
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, we are the oldest and largest state-wide social service nonprofit. Our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Our essential elements are Faith, Friendship and Service, and we strive to practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters’ (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 74 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at www.svdpgeorgia.org
Feed. Clothe. House. Heal.
POSITION SUMMARY:
St. Vincent de Paul is seeking a self-starter who would like to kick start their career in a fun and dynamic work environment. Are you passionate about sustainability and love the thrill of finding hidden treasures? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment and get a sense of satisfaction knowing that your efforts help people in need? If so, our busy thrift store in Buford, GA is looking for you! Your excellent customer service skills, keen eye for detail and friendly, hard-working demeanor will make you stand out.
As the Full Time Sales Associate you will be responsible for:
- Receiving and sorting donated merchandise
- Assist donors with unloading donated items
- Pricing merchandise in accordance with established procedures
- Cash Register operations and securing money and credit card receipts
- Providing a great experience for customers while donating, shopping and checking-out purchases.
- Maintaining a clean and orderly store and processing environment
We are looking for people who:
- Enjoy detailed oriented work
- Are diligent and hard working
- Organized
- Can go above and beyond to meet the needs of customers
- Reliable and on-time
- Previous retail and cash handling experience is a plus
- Comfortable working in a non-profit, mission focused Catholic based organization
- Experience working with volunteers is a plus
- Bilingual Spanish speaking a strong plus!
This is a part time position. The selected individual must be available Monday - Friday from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm and at least two Saturdays a month from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. No Sundays! This is an active job; frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting and squatting will be a part of the daily routine. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with or without an accommodation.