Thrift Associate

azhumane; Arizona; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO program

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer contribution

Veterinary service discounts

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a Part-Time Thrift Associate at the Cave Creek Thrift Store. This position focuses on exceptional customer service and retail operations while working Friday through Sunday. Responsibilities include assisting customers, managing donations, and ensuring efficient store operation.

Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have a passion for helping others. Benefits include competitive salary and a generous PTO program, including 8 paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience is essential for interacting with donors and customers.
• Preferably with thrift store or merchandising experience.
• Ability to manage time independently is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the thrift store while maximizing revenues.
• Assist customers with donation processing and pricing.
• Work closely with Thrift Store Drivers for item pickups.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Cash register operation

Thrift store experience

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Thrift Associate

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a dedicated and motivated Part‑Time Thrift Associate to join our team at the Cave Creek Thrift Store. This position works Friday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and plays an important role in supporting our mission through exceptional customer service and retail operations. If you are a dedicated customer service professional, please continue to read more now!

Paws Up For Great Benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

A Day in the Life

The Thrift Associate will be responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operation of the thrift store. The Thrift Associate will help maximize revenues through use of approved marketing and display techniques, appropriate pricing practices and excellent customer service.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma / GED required
• Thrift store and/or merchandising experience preferred
• Ability to manage time independently in an unstructured environment with minimal supervision
• Must be able to run the cash register without assistance upon completion of training.
• Accept, process and price donations providing the best customer service to both donors and customers.
• Assist customers with loading and unloading their donations/purchases, including furniture items.
• Upon completion of training, must be able to process donations quickly and efficiently which can be up to about 700 garments or about 40 boxes of hard goods in a shift.
• Assist volunteers with thrift store operations. Volunteers are to be thoroughly trained on cash register, receiving donations, processing and customer service.
• Work closely with Thrift Store Drivers to ensure prompt pickups of donated items. Be ready and available to help drivers load and unload the truck if necessary.
• Prepare inventory for all estate donations; prepare all required documents for tax purposes.
• Keep volunteer roster current, including phone numbers and days and times worked; distribute copies to appropriate individuals. Track and maintain record of volunteer hours worked.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. There may be occasional wet floors, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E‑Verify program.

Pre‑employment background check is required.