Thrift Store Associate

LVRM is a private, faith-based organization that serves our community by offering a safe place for men and women to break the cycle of homelessness and addiction. Our Thrift Store and warehouse are open 5-6 days a week. The Thrift Store carries a wide variety of items from furniture to clothing all of which are donated to the Mission. The Thrift Store also operates a clothing giveaway building on the campus for the homeless in our community as well as clients in the Recovery Program. The Thrift Store Associate is responsible for assisting in all areas of the Thrift Store, furniture warehouse, sorting warehouse, and the clothing giveaway building ensuring a smooth, friendly and professional experience for the customer. This position will also assist with the scheduling, coordination, and dispatch of all items donated to the Thrift Store that require picking up by our fleet of trucks. The Thrift Store Associate reports directly to the Thrift Store Supervisor. Responsibilities and Requirements • Assist with daily operations of Thrift Store and Furniture warehouse, providing a warm welcome, professional, helpful, and courteous service to shoppers at all times. • Assist as needed or assigned in the Sorting warehouse. • Assist with placement of new stock as it arrives from the sorting warehouse. • Assist with displays and organizing store to keep it clean, neat and appealing to shoppers. • Handle donation phone calls and emails and assist with scheduling pick-ups and drop-offs. Qualifications • Previous work in the area of retail is an asset especially Thrift Stores. • Previous experience working with a vulnerable population an asset. • Excellent customer service skills. • Ability to juggle multiple projects with accuracy. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Strong organizational skills. • Reliable, consistent and self-regulating. This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, offering a competitive benefit package and paid vacation. Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Please send resume to Val Rodriguez via email [email protected]