Full-Time Thrift Store Associate - Elevate Donations & Service

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Health plan (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Student loan PSLF eligibility

Pet discounts

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Thrift Associate for our Cave Creek Thrift Store. This role runs Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM and focuses on delivering excellent customer service while supporting merchandising and store operations.

A high school diploma is required, thrift/merchandising experience is preferred, and training includes cash register handling and donation processing. Great benefits accompany this role at AHS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required
• Thrift store and/or merchandising experience preferred
• Ability to manage time independently in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision
• Must be able to run the cash register without assistance upon completion of training.
• Accept, process and price donations providing the best customer service to both donors and customers.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading their donations/purchases, including furniture items.
• Upon completion of training, must be able to process donations quickly and efficiently which can be up to about 700 garments or about 40 boxes of hard goods in a shift.
• Assist volunteers with thrift store operations. Volunteers are to be thoroughly trained on cash register, receiving donations, processing and customer service.
• Work closely with Thrift Store Drivers to ensure prompt pickups of donated items. Be ready and available to help drivers load and unload the truck if necessary.
• Prepare inventory for all estate donations; prepare all required documents for tax purposes.
• Keep volunteer roster current, including phone numbers and days and times worked; distribute copies to appropriate individuals. Track and maintain record of volunteer hours worked.

Responsibilities

• The Thrift Associate will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of the thrift store.
• The Thrift Associate will help maximize revenues through use of approved marketing and display techniques, appropriate pricing practices and excellent customer service.

Job description

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full-time Thrift Associate for our Cave Creek Thrift Store. This role runs Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM and focuses on delivering excellent customer service while supporting merchandising and store operations.

A high school diploma is required, thrift/merchandising experience is preferred, and training includes cash register handling and donation processing. Great benefits accompany this role at AHS.