Retail Associate (Part-Time)

Thank you for your interest in Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries. We are seeking applicants who are qualified, who really love people and who, by the pattern of their lives, are role models and want to spread the good news (gospel).

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a NICOTINE FREE MINISTRY.

We desire that all applicants feel comfortable in a Christian environment. All Staff members participate in prayer and Bible Study and need to be comfortable with a lifestyle of prayer and worship that is integrated into day-to-day job functions. As a result, the following information is requested as a bona fide occupation qualification.

In your Cover Letter or Resume Please include 3 References, Name, phone, email and Relationship. Please exclude family and close friends. You can include your Pastor.

General Description: 

The Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries is a privately funded 501(c)3 non-profit, evangelical Christian ministry.  Our designated purpose is religious, and we are a Christ-centered ministry which is dedicated to sharing the Gospel and helping the homeless and impoverished.  We consider every position to be essential in the fulfillment of our ministry and statement of purpose.  As such, each employee must have a relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord. 

Essential Functions: 

• As a member of staff, uphold, promote, and encourage, in word and deed, desired organizational culture and values; purposefully seek to establish and maintain a culture that is based on grace and affirms and advances KGM’s vision and purpose. 

Cashiering: 

• Greet customers entering the store offering friendly customer service. Answer any questions, (i.e., where is the bathroom, store hours, pricing policies, etc.) Be knowledgeable to answer in a accurate professional manner. 

• Receive payment by cash, credit card, or automatic debits cards. Receive, or verify and accept vouchers from shelter residents, for products sold in the store. 

• Organize, restock, and arrange display merchandise throughout store. 

• Keep stock of, and replenish as needed; bags, boxes, register tape, candy, pens, staples and other tools as needed for full operation at the register. 

• Input customer information for database 

• Express the Christian Views of the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, and if so inspired write a scripture on the front board for patrons to read. 

• Issue receipts, and upon Manager Approval, credits slips, or alternate exchange to customers to resolve any sale issues. 

• Keep accurate change in drawer and let someone know when dollar bills or fives are low to ensure we can make change for higher bills 

• Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas. provide great customer service 

• Assist in the stocking and rotation of merchandise 

• Continually serve as a positive role model for all employees, shelter participants and customers 

• Being a roll model and teacher to guest doing Christian service hours and job training.