Merchandising Specialist

Heirloomsforhospice; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO is hiring a Merchandising Specialist for part-time, 16 hours per week. You will research and price antiques, organize inventory, and set up appealing displays in our retail locations.

The role supports seasonal transitions and customer service while helping maximize sales. The ideal candidate has knowledge of antiques and home decor, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, artwork, vintage merchandise, housewares, furniture, or home decor.
• Experience researching resale values and establishing retail prices.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.
• A creative eye for merchandising, presentation, and display.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Dependability, flexibility, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, research, price, organize, and merchandise hard goods for sale.
• Research resale values to help determine pricing for items.
• Maintain organized inventory and storage areas.
• Create attractive merchandise displays that support sales.
• Assist with seasonal merchandise transitions.
• Support general merchandising, customer service and retail operations as needed.

Skills

Antiques & vintage merch

Price research

Organization

Merchandising display

Independent with teamwork

Dependability & flexibility

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Regular Part-Time Part-time Grand Junction, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2241

Salary Range: $18.07 To $20.00 Annually

Part-time schedule - 16 hours per week with flexible schedule

Pay range: $18.07-$20.00 per hour based on experience

Join the HopeWest team as a Merchandising Specialist and help turn donated treasures into meaningful finds for our customers while supporting a mission that makes a difference in our community.

The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for preparing, researching, pricing, organizing, and merchandising hard goods for sale within HopeWest retail locations. Hard goods include, but are not limited to, housewares, dishes, home décor, antiques, collectibles, artwork, and furniture. This position uses sound judgment and attention to detail to help determine appropriate pricing, maintain organized inventory and storage areas, and create attractive merchandise displays that support sales and the overall customer experience. The specialist also assists with seasonal merchandise transitions and supports general merchandising, customer service, and retail operations as needed.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, artwork, vintage merchandise, housewares, furniture, or home decor.

Experience researching resale values and establishing retail prices.

Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced retail environment.

A creative eye for merchandising, presentation, and display.

The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team.

Dependability, flexibility, and a willingness to assist wherever needed.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

The ability to safely lift, move, and organize merchandise, with or without reasonable accommodation, consistent with the physical requirements of the position.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in retail, merchandising, resale, consignment, antiques, collectibles, or related field highly preferred.

Why Join HopeWest?

Be part of a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.

Enjoy a varied role that combines research, organization, creativity, and customer service.

Work alongside a team that values collaboration, personal accountability, and a positive customer experience.

Help give donated items a second life while supporting HopeWest’s mission in our community.

Make a Difference With Us

If you enjoy uncovering hidden treasures, researching unique merchandise, and creating displays that make people want to shop, we’d love to hear from you!

Join HopeWest and help make every item count.