LEAD THRIFT STORE ASSOCIATE

The Wellspring Church; Indio (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Wellspring Church seeks a Lead Thrift Store Associate to provide daily support in sales, donations processing, and store upkeep, ensuring shoppers and donors enjoy a friendly, Christ-centered experience.

You will lead on customer service at the floor and checkout, manage cash transactions, assist with merchandise displays, supervise volunteers, and drive our thrift operations to meet daily goals while upholding the church's mission.

Qualifications

• Prior retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Available to work Saturdays and flexible shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Basic math and transaction handling skills.
• Commitment to Wellspring Church mission and values.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and reaching up to 30 lbs.
• Stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service on the floor and at checkout.
• Operate cash registers and handle transactions accurately.
• Assist with merchandising and displays to maximize sales.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of the store and donation areas.
• Support volunteers and staff as directed by the Manager.
• Oversee Poshmark operations: photographing, listing, pricing, shipping.
• Delegate tasks with the Manager and Assistant Manager when needed.
• Receive and sort donated merchandise; assess sellable quality.
• Price and prepare items for the sales floor.
• Meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Represent Wellspring core values in every interaction.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic computer skills

POS system knowledge

Cash handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Availability on Saturdays

Customer service

Tools

POS system

Cash registers

Job description

WHO WE ARE

OUR FOCUS

Wellspring Church is focused on discipling people to become committed followers of Jesus

Christ. We desire all members of Wellspring to be:

• PLANTED - The Call to Salvation
• ROOTED - The Call to Foundation
• GROWING - The Call to Maturation
• GOING - The Call to Multiplication

OUR VALUES

We are FAITHFUL

- We love Jesus! Our gospel-centered church will be driven by our gospel-

centered team. We will aim for faithfulness to Jesus, Jesus’ Word, and Jesus’ will above all else.

(1 JOHN 4)

We are FAMILY

- Our families are our first ministry not the church. Our families will love the

church and never feel like they have to compete with the church. So we’ll honor the Sabbath,

honor time away from work to invest in our families, and encourage our people to do the same.

(1 TIMOTHY 3)

We are FUN

- Laughing, enjoyment, and celebration is gonna be normal here. Our calling is a

serious one, but it is not one that is without amazing fun! (ECCLESIASTES 8)

We are FREE

- We are a team on a mission. And you’re free to make that mission happen! We

let thoroughbreds run. We’ll give you the play and make sure you're free to run it. Our team is

free to lead. Free to speak. Free to innovate. Free to fail. All for the purpose of achieving the

mission God has given us. (GALATIANS 2)

We are FORGIVING

- Sin is serious and we won’t let it remain in the camp. We will constantly

forgive one another because we’ve been forgiven. When conflict happens, we’ll address it

quickly, respond graciously, and move forward by keeping short accounts with each other.

(MATTHEW 18)

We are FLEXIBLE -

- We embrace change! There are no sacred cows here, just a sacred goal to

make Jesus famous! We’ll be geared to the times but anchored to the rock. (MARK 2)

We are FORTHRIGHT

- We want to bear much fruit! And because ministry is hard to measure, we’ll allow iron to sharpen iron to make one another better! So we’re gonna be forthright.

Because fearless feedback yields fruit! (PROVERBS 27)

Requirements

SUMMARY

The Lead Thrift Store Associate provides daily support in sales, customer service, donation

processing, and store upkeep, ensuring that customers and donors experience excellent

service in a Christ-centered environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a key member of the Thrift Store team, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service, assisting shoppers on the floor and at checkout.
• Operate cash registers, handle transactions accurately, and maintain records.
• Assist with merchandising and displays to maximize sales and customer engagement.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety of the store and donation areas.
• Support volunteers and staff as directed by the Manager.
• Consistently model Wellspring’s mission and values in interactions with customers and donors.
• Oversee all aspects of the Thrift Store’s Poshmark operations, including photographing and listing merchandise, optimizing product descriptions and pricing, monitoring sales activity, responding to customer messages, and ensuring timely packaging and shipment of purchases
• Assist in delegating tasks and responsibilities with the Manager and Assistant Manager, especially when the Manager is not on shift.
• Receive & sort donated merchandise
• Inspect, evaluate, and determine sellable quality
• Price & prepare items for the sales floor
• Meet daily & weekly production goals
• Maintain organization & safety within the processing area and retail floor
• Work closely with team members to keep inventory moving efficiently
• Assist in scheduling volunteers and managing calendars.
• Represent Wellspring core values: Trustworthy, Team-Minded & Teachable

What Success Looks Like:

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy hands-on, physical work
• Can stay focused in a fast-paced environment
• Work well as part of a team
• Take pride in quality & consistency
• Qualifications
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Basic computer and point-of-sale system skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Availability to work Saturdays and flexible shifts
• Commitment to working respectfully within a mission-driven workplace

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Available to work Saturdays and flexible shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, warehouse, team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Basic math and transaction-handling skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Wellspring Church.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Frequent lifting, bending, and reaching.
• Physical requirements: Constant periods of standing, walking, and other repetitive motions. Occasionally able to lift or move up to 30lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.