Job Title: Community Treasures Thrift Store Associate
Job Type: Part Time
Job Description
Community Links is a non-profit registered charity that proudly serves the North Rocky View Region including Airdrie, Beiseker, Crossfield, Irricana, Balzac, Kathyrn and the surrounding areas in the County of North Rocky View.
We pride ourselves on the exceptional programs and services we provide to our residents across the lifespan from pregnancy and birth right up to seniors. Our mission is to inspire hope, support healthy development, strengthen wellbeing and resiliency by connecting individuals and families to services, support, and resources in our communities. Our team thrives on the value of collaboration, integrity, respect, quality, diversity and inclusion.
The Opportunity: Community Treasures Thrift Store Associate
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Thrift Store Associate to support the successful launch and ongoing operations of our brand-new thrift store specializing in furniture, household goods, regular and seasonal décor, as well as some jewelry. This role involves guidance and support to volunteers, acceptance of donations, sorting, pricing, and merchandising, cash management, facility maintenance and cleanliness as well as excellent customer service and fostering donor relationships that aligns with our mission and goals.
Key Responsibilities
· Register Operations: Operate the cash register efficiently, handling transactions and providing excellent customer service.
· Donation Management: Receive and sort donations, ensuring items are processed accurately and efficiently.
· Pricing: Price items according to store guidelines, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
· Electronics Testing: Test electronic items to verify functionality before they are placed on the sales floor.
· Store Maintenance: Perform cleaning and upkeep tasks to maintain a tidy and organized store environment.
· Furniture Handling: Assist with loading and unloading furniture items as needed.
· Staging and Organization: Stage merchandise attractively and organize store displays to enhance shopping experiences.
Education, Skill Set, Knowledge, and Abilities:
One year of retail experience, exhibits excellent customer service skills, is self-motivated and able to work independently, and proactive, punctual, and reliable. The role requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time during performance of duties and physically able to meet the duties of the job including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. The ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed is also a requirement.
The Role:
Hours of work: 16 hours per week
Community Links is committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected, and that reflects the diverse community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences, styles, and abilities to apply.
Please submit your resume with cover letter via email to: kate@nrvcl.ab.ca
(Note: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 16 per week
Shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
Work days:
- Every Weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person