Salary: $15.49 / hour

Education/Experience: 18 years or older with a High School Diploma or GED. Retail experience not required, but preferred.

Communication Skills: Must be able to respectfully communicate well in English, both verbally and in writing with customers and other persons in the community.

Judgment/Initiative: Must be able to use good judgment in dealing with issues/emergencies. Must work well independently and maintain a good working relationship with supervisor.

Other:

  • Statement of good health from a physician
  • Reliable method of contact – telephone
  • Reliable transportation to and from work

Working Conditions/Hazards: The duties allow considerable opportunity for varying work routine. Portions of work such as computer and register tasks, may involve some eyestrain. Normal physical demands of retail work, considerable standing, walking, bending and stooping. May involve lifting heavy objects and driving large vehicles. Usually works in well-lighted, air-conditioned enclosed area.

Essential Functions: To secure the store and perform opening/closing duties in the absence of the Manager or Assistant Manager. To provide excellent customer service and work well to support the Thrift shop. To perform assignments accurately and completely.

Job Duties

  • Open and close the store
  • Maintain site security
  • Sort donations
  • Operates the cash register accurately
  • Stocks shelves, hang clothes, get merchandise onto sales floor in appropriate locations
  • Set up displays
  • Maintain cleanliness and neatness of the store
  • Supervise people with developmental who work in the store as employees or volunteers
  • Work in a safe manner, report any safety hazards, follow safety procedures and encourage other staff to work safely
  • Safeguard funds, assure cash register drawer is even
  • Cooperate with The Arc, Division staff, police and governmental agencies in any inspection or investigation
  • All other duties as assigned by the Thrift Store Manager or Assistant Manager

Note: This job description and specifications are not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this job. They are intended to be an accurate reflection of the principle requirements of the Thrift Store Associate within the Arc’s operation.