Job Description
Part-Time Position: minimum 15 hours a week
Position Summary:
This position reports to the Thrift Store Manager to support and implement all aspects of the thrift store’s day-to-day operations.
Broad responsibilities of this position include:
- Maintain a clean, attractive, and safe work environment throughout the store;
- Provide efficient and quality service to customers, donors and volunteers.
- Assist store manager and volunteers in their tasks;
- Ensure the secure handling of all cash sales and receipts and complete all requisite
- paperwork for store operations;
- Ensure the efficient receiving and processing of all donations of goods and inventory;
- Participate in the development and implementation of marketing and sale strategies for the thrift store to assist in the growth of sales and revenue;
- Opening and closing of the store as scheduled; and,
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Must be able to lift and carry donation items weighing up to 20-50 pounds with assistance;
- Must be able to sustain a full 8 hour day of standing, walking, lifting, and bending;
- 1-2 years' experience in a thrift store or retail setting;
- Flexible schedule; weekend availability.
Abilities, Skills, & Knowledge:
- Experience working with volunteers an asset;
- Effective communication and customer service skills;
- Ability to be flexible, multi-task and work with a variety of people in a busy work
- environment;
- Must be able to work independently and as a team member;
- Ability to initiate projects; must be comfortable delegating, training, and overseeing work projects; and,
- Strong interest in the mission of the Burnaby Hospice Society.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $19.25 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Shift:
Work days:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- thrift store: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
