Hope Center Associate

Oliver Gospel Mission Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Oliver Gospel Mission Inc. is seeking a Part Time Store Associate in Columbia, SC. You will receive, sort, price, and merchandize donated items and assist customers and donors in a friendly, professional manner.

Expect to work as part of a team, maintain store and processing center cleanliness, and support volunteers and program participants. A High School Diploma or equivalent and a strong customer-service background are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication and relational skills.
• Excellent customer service experience and skills.
• Experienced team player.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, clean, price, and merchandize donated clothing and other goods.
• Welcome and assist customers, donors, and guests in a friendly manner.
• Handle customer service issues professionally.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the processing center.

Skills

Communication skills

Relational skills

Customer service

Team player

Professional demeanor

Multi-tasking

Dependability

Boundaries & relationships

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Hope Center Associate

Part Time Columbia, SC, US

Effective Date: November,2025

Position Summary

The Store Associate is responsible for performing tasks related to receiving, processing, merchandizing and selling donated items at the Thrift Store.

Position Qualifications

For Employment with Oliver Gospel

• A believer in Jesus Christ
• Affirm without reservation Oliver Gospel's Statement of Faith
• Fully support Oliver Gospel's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements
• Ability and desire to work in harmony with other Oliver Gospel employees
• Be on time and ready to work at the assigned work location on every scheduled day of work
• Due to sensitivity for potential impact upon Oliver Gospel's Program Participants, the use of tobacco and/or vaping products is not permitted during scheduled work hours or at any Oliver Gospel event
• Valid South Carolina driver's license

For the Store Associate

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• Strong communication and relational skills
• Excellent customer service experience and skills
• Experienced team player

Position Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, clean, price, and merchandize donated clothing and other goods
• Welcome and assist customers, donors, and guests in a friendly and pleasant manner
• Handle customer service issues in a professional manner
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the entire processing center by picking up, straightening, cleaning, and organizing
• Assist in unloading/loading the truck
• Assist in hauling trash to dumpster
• Assist customers in loading goods
• Answer phone calls and communicate in a professional manner
• Welcome and actively work alongside volunteers and OG Works participants
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Core Competencies

• Ability to establish and maintain appropriate working boundaries and relationships
• Task-oriented and self-motivated
• Detailed and careful in handling assignments
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Ability to be respectful to donors, guests, customers, and other employees

Ability to multi-task, prioritize and deal with interruptions while meeting deadlines

Mental and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a changing, growth-oriented environment
• Ability to concentrate and apply mental processes
• Ability to follow the instructions of the supervisor
• Ability to work with disruptions, critical issues and emotional individuals
• Ability to stand and move about the center for long periods of time
• Ability to continually bend, reach upward and outward to handle merchandise
• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to engage in limited exposure to health-related issues such as colds, viruses, etc.