JOB POSTING
Position: Thrift Store Sales Associate
At Kamloops Hospice Association our mission is to enhance the quality of life of persons and their families facing death and bereavement through skilled and compassionate physical, emotional, and spiritual care in the setting of the individual’s choice. We serve with Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respectfulness and Tenderness.
Term of Employment: Permanent
Hours of Employment: Casual to Part Time
Job Description
As a store associate, you are to provide excellent service to our customers, sort incoming product, receive donations and assist the management team in the maintenance of all store operations.
Sales Floor/Customer Service
- Acknowledge customers and assist them with their shopping needs.
- Provide fast, efficient, and accurate checkout service.
- Promote upcoming sales or special fundraising events.
- Maintain a neat and orderly sales floor and check out area.
- Answer the telephone in a professional manner.
- Replenish product.
- Proficiency in cash procedures and cashing out.
Receiving
- Receive, assist, and thank customers for their donations.
- Lift and move boxes and bags of donated items (up to 30 lbs.).
- Sort through donations and evaluate items for quality and condition.
- Price items according to established guidelines.
- Meet assigned production targets for each shift.
- Place clothing on hangers and items on racks and distribute to the appropriate areas on the sales floor.
Keyholder
- Open or lock the store as scheduled.
- Ensure the alarm is set.
- Direct volunteer efforts in absence of mgmt.
Core Competencies
Organizational Skills – be able to identify and prioritize daily operational needs and procedures.
Teamwork – work with volunteers, staff and management. Flutterbuys is a diverse workplace that embraces people from all abilities and backgrounds.
Information Technology – proficient with Microsoft Office and other basic office software and technology.
Research Initiative – understand the research procedures for identifying value of incoming items. Know what websites to use to ensure accurate, reflective, pricing information.
Accountability – ensure you arrive to work for your scheduled shifts and communicate any absences in a timely manner.
Communication – Use active communication skills, fostering an environment of open, constructive communication.
Physical Expectations – Regularly lift items up to 30 lbs. Standing/walking/moving for long periods. Bending, stretching, and reaching.
Job Types: Part-time, Casual
Pay: $18.00-$19.00 per hour
Shift:
- Day shift
Work days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-06-13
