Retail Sales Associate

The Retail Sales Associate is responsible for processing textiles and wares, maintaining store and merchandise displays, and providing excellent customer service. The position requires operating the cash register, accepting and handling donations, and acting in a security/loss prevention capacity. The Retail Sales Associate will interact with customers, donors, clients, and employees and must maintain a positive and professional image.

What You Will Do

Perform all day-to-day operational functions of the store, such as running the register, writing sold tickets and receipts, stocking shelves and tables, selling merchandise, rotating goods, assisting customers and donors, and accepting donations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Must have a positive, can-do attitude with a strong commitment to teamwork, ability to work effectively with diverse staff, customers, community service volunteers, and vendors, and fundamental ability to understand, accept, and work with people who have disabilities and/or other barriers to employment.

Requirements

• Retail experience is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff, customers, community service volunteers, and vendors.
• Good verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and be flexible in a multi-duty environment.
• Ability to work within established guidelines.
• Ability to operate a forklift is preferred.
• Ability to receive and disperse cash accurately and perform basic math functions.
• Fundamental ability to understand, accept, and work with people who have disabilities and/or other barriers to employment.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a strong commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Reliable means of transportation
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, extended hours, and holidays