Donations Associate- NON ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE

Yale NewHaven Health; Stratford (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale NewHaven Health operates a Thrift Shop where staff support daily operations, assist with fundraising and customer service, and help with merchandise handling and donations. The role emphasizes friendly interaction with donors and shoppers in a busy retail setting.

The candidate should have a High School diploma or equivalent and some retail experience; strong interpersonal communication is essential to succeed in this environment.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Some retail experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the shop.
• Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation at the shop.
• Assist Buyers and Volunteers with general responsibilities.
• Prepares the shop for daily operation.
• Maintains shop environment.
• Responsible to interact with auxiliary controller in preparation of monthly worksheets.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Assists with the day to day operations of the Thrift Shop. Strong customer service environment. Cashier, receive and document donations as needed. Assists with scheduled merchandise pick-ups, up keep of dressing rooms, cleanliness of the shop and organizing merchandise.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the shop
• Contributes to the productivity and efficient operation at the shop
• Assist Buyers and Volunteers with general responsibilities
• Prepares the shop for daily operation
• Maintains shop environment
• Responsible to interact with auxiliary controller in preparation of monthly worksheets

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School graduate or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Some retail experience preferred.

LICENSURE

N/A

SPECIAL SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Average retail environment and an active donation area. Handling light objects most of the day, occasional effort with light to heavy weight objects. Standing and/or walking for most of the day.