Buddy’s Boutique Assistant supports daily operations of boutique by overseeing operation of the store in absence of store manager. Ensure that all customers have a positive shopping experience by assisting in selection of merchandise to suit the needs of the pet owner/customer. This position will be fully on-site at the St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center in Madison, NJ within our on-site retail store, Buddy's Boutique.

The perfect applicant loves animals of various species, breeds, and sizes. We are currently looking for candidates with the ability to commitment to the following shifts:

• Sundays, 11:00am - 6:30pm et
• Tuesdays, 9:30am - 6:30pm et

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet and welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner. Provide prompt and courteous service to customers.
• Shifts Coverage- any open shifts would be shared with manager to keep the store open.
• Inventory maintenance- re-stocking products, alerting manager of low inventory via email helping to add, monitor, and adjust inventory in POS
• Store maintenance- folding clothes, straightening product displays, dusting shelves, washing store windows, floors, wiping down counters, etc.
• Social Media/ Marketing / Website help– taking pictures, writing copy, making signs promotional ideas
• Follow closing procedures as outlined, including removing all trash from premises, cleaning and organizing merchandised and ready for the next business day.
• Must be comfortable working with all sizes and breeds of dogs, cats, and small animals.
• Performs other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of or ability to learn retail/store merchandizing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation. Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with a variety of individuals representing the public, volunteers, and staff.
• Passion for the St. Hubert’s mission, for caring for all animals regardless of age, breed, temperament or species, and supporting and educating members of the public, free of judgment or bias.
• Computer literacy with proficient use of programs including Microsoft Office programs, email, and internet.
• Ability to handle and process cash and credit payment transactions.
• Ability to be a team player with a positive, can-do and pro-active approach who likes working in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted regularly, 50 pounds assisted.
• Ability to be comfortable working with cats, dogs, small animals, reptiles, fish, and wildlife.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity daily, including but not limited to lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, and bending. Regularly moves about the facilities to coordinate work. Typically stands, bends, stoops, and crouches while working special events.
• Due to the nature of shelter work, may be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; common allergens; hostile or irate persons; zoonotic or other diseases; unpleasant noises, odors, or sights; and extreme temperatures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of experience working in a retail environment a plus.

Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A salary premium may be offered for multilingual candidates who demonstrate proficiency in written and oral testing.

St. Hubert's is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them.