Part-Time Guest-Focused Retail Associate

IOCP-Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

IOCP's Resale Select thrift store is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate for a part-time, in-person role in Plymouth, MN.

You will greet guests, manage transactions, keep the store tidy, assist volunteers, and help maintain accurate pricing and inventory. The schedule offers flexibility within a 26 hours/week framework, with payment at $18 per hour and benefits like paid holidays and PTO.

Join a community-focused team committed to inclusive service and a welcoming shopping experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail setting.
• Ability to learn POS/database programs quickly.
• High attention to detail.
• Reliable and punctual; able to balance priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming shopping experience by warmly greeting guests and engaging in friendly and genuine conversation throughout each transaction.
• Ask open ended questions about the guest’s shopping experience to tailor your approach.
• Manage guest transactions using our POS system, including cash/credit payments, returns/exchanges/refunds.
• Open and close POS, count cash, reconcile the drawer.
• Scan and bag items efficiently and neatly.
• Answer phone calls and guest questions.
• Help maintain a safe and clean store by hanging clothing and tidying displays.
• Maintain supplies at the register.
• Price, tag and steam store merchandise.
• Inventory reconciliation.
• Troubleshoot technology problems as needed.
• Coach and direct volunteers in working with a diverse community of customers and donors.
• Support volunteers and provide training when needed.
• Ensure store policies are followed.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Inventory management

Team player

Volunteer training

Job description

IOCP's Resale Select thrift store is seeking a friendly Retail Sales Associate for a part-time, in-person role in Plymouth, MN.

You will greet guests, manage transactions, keep the store tidy, assist volunteers, and help maintain accurate pricing and inventory. The schedule offers flexibility within a 26 hours/week framework, with payment at $18 per hour and benefits like paid holidays and PTO.

Join a community-focused team committed to inclusive service and a welcoming shopping experience.