Floater Thrift Store and Donation Center Associate

The “Second ACTS” thrift store is non-profit and supports the programs of ACTS that make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in crisis. The Floater Thrift Store and Donation Center Associate fills vacancies during regular staff absences on an as-needed basis. This position processes donated clothes and other items for sale and assists customers both at the Donation Center and retail store. At the store they answer customer questions, operate the cash register, and maintain the cleanliness and safety of the store to ensure customers have a satisfactory shopping experience.

Benefits and Rewards:

• No set time commitment.
• Flexible scheduling when you are available.
• Use your talents in a successful organization with over 50 years of increasing impact in the community.

Position Title: Floater Thrift Store and Donation Center Associate

Division/Department: Operations

Reports to: Thrift Store Manager

Salary: $16.33/hour ($16.83 for HS grad or for bilingual English and Spanish, French or Arabic)

Hours per week: As needed

Schedule: Possible hours: Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt (OT eligible)

Essential: Yes

Client Contact Position: Yes

Effective Date (of description): August 30, 2023

ALL NEW HIRES MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions

Receives, sorts, prices and stocks donated goods and assists in maintaining seasonal merchandise stock.

Operates the cash register accurately to include voiding and redeeming vouchers.

Provides a courteous and professional service to customers and donors while answering in-person and telephone inquiries.

Maintains cleanliness and tidiness of the store, ensuring racks and shelves are stocked appropriately and neatly.

Maintains the security of the store and the grounds.

Provides assistance and mentoring of volunteers as directed.

Attends staff meetings and professional training as scheduled.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Excellent customer service skills.

Good oral communication skills.

Basic computer and math skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Fluent in both English and Spanish languages.

Education and Experience:

Previous experience in retail and cash register operation, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing behind the cash register while maintaining the sales floor.

Undertakes all physical requirements involved with the Thrift Store and Donation Center setting; including but not limited to lifting up to 40 lbs., bending, squatting, pushing and pulling and standing for long periods of time.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.