Merchandising Specialist

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

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Merchandising Specialist for a part-time, 16-hour-per-week role. You will prepare, research, price, organize, and merchandise hard goods across our retail locations, including antiques, housewares, and decor.

You will help with seasonal transitions, maintain inventory, and support customer service and retail operations, applying strong attention to detail and independent work within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of antiques, collectibles, artwork, vintage merchandise, 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, research, price, organize, and merchandising hard goods for sale within HopeWest retail locations.
• Maintain organized inventory and storage areas and create attractive merchandise displays that support sales.
• Assist with seasonal merchandise transitions and support general merchandising, customer service, and retail operations as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Merchandising

Pricing research

Customer service

Organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Retail GJ Heirlooms Regular Part-Time Part-time Grand Junction, CO, US

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.