Thrift Store Sales Associate (Part-time)

Description

Since 1984, we’ve dedicated ourselves to ensuring every animal has the quality of life they deserve – a life worth living. Now, we go beyond our walls to help create a more humane community for pets and the people who love them.

The Asheville Humane Thrift Store is a vital part of supporting Asheville Humane Society, where 100% of its proceeds benefit animals in need!

Position Summary:

The Thrift Store Sales Associate assists with the daily operations of the Asheville Humane Society Thrift Store. This includes: assisting with the daily flow of donations, processing sales at the register, communicating and interacting with volunteers, donors, and customers, encouraging and supporting volunteers, and facilitating a safe and healthy working and shopping environment for donors, customers, volunteers, and staff.

Schedule: The Thrift Store Sales Associate is a part-time position (24 hours/wk) located at the Asheville Humane Thrift Store. The schedule for this position is Wednesday - Saturday from 9:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Compensation & Benefits: The compensation for the Thrift Store Sales Associate is $15.50/hour. AHS is pleased to offer a benefits package to part-time employees that includes: 30 hours of PTO in the first year, pet prescription discounts, and more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent service by assisting customers with inquiries, helping them locate items, and addressing any concerns to ensure a pleasant shopping experience.
• Operate cash registers, handle cash and credit card transactions, and follow proper procedures for sales, returns, and exchanges.
• Accept, sort, and process donated items while ensuring they meet the store's quality standards before being placed on the sales floor.
• Assist with pricing items appropriately, stocking shelves, organizing merchandise displays, and maintaining a clean and organized sales floor to attract customers and promote sales.
• Work effectively with other staff members and volunteers to achieve store goals, maintain a positive work environment, and ensure efficient store operations.
• Keep the store clean and safe by performing routine cleaning tasks, organizing backroom areas, and adhering to safety protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Previous thrift store or retail store experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and communication skills.
• This position requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, and lift or move items weighing up to 75 pounds (when lifting alone) or 250 pounds (when team lifting).