Sales Associate - Part Time

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Phoenix is seeking a part-time associate to support daily thrift store operations. You will assist customers, handle cash transactions, stock shelves, and ensure the sales floor remains organized and welcoming.

Must be able to work Saturdays, maintain dependable attendance, and uphold SVdP standards of service and respect for volunteers and customers alike. This role emphasizes friendliness, accuracy, and physical endurance for stocking and store duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of prior retail customer service experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work on Saturdays.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Friendly and professional demeanor.
• Basic math skills for handling cash transactions.
• Ability to operate POS system.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in daily thrift store operations.
• Assist customers with purchasing needs and answer inquiries.
• Operate cash register and handle cash transactions.
• Accept donations and prepare receipts.
• Stock merchandise and create displays for customer appeal.
• Perform housekeeping duties and maintain store cleanliness.
• Follow policies and procedures and support SVdP culture.

Skills

Retail customer service

Cash handling

POS operation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Part time - Must be able to work on Saturdays

Position Summary:

Assist the Store Manager in the daily operation of the thrift store consistent with the policies and procedures of SVdP specific. Participate in and serve as a model for SVdP Culture of Philanthropy, and ensure SVdP volunteers feel welcomed and appreciated

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists customers with purchasing needs
• Answers phone inquiries and give information to the public
• Operates cash register
• Assists in conference order process
• Accepts donations and prepares receipts
• Receives merchandise from the processing center
• Stocks merchandise on retail floor
• Arranges clothing by department, color and/or size
• Creates merchandise displays for customer appeal
• Performs housekeeping duties including dusting, mopping, vacuuming, windows, restrooms and parking lots
• Performs any other duties assigned by Store Manager

Requirements:

• 6+ months of prior retail customer service experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Ability to work on Saturdays
• Dependable attendance and punctuality
• Friendly and professional
• Basic math skills for handling cash transactions
• Ability to operate POS system
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Equal Opportunity Employer Including Disabilities and Veterans