Thrift Associate

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

8 paid holidays

401(k) plan

Medical/Dental/Vision

PSLF program

Pet discounts

Job summary

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY is seeking a dedicated Thrift Associate for our Mesa store, working Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM. The role focuses on safe store operations, pricing, merchandising, and outstanding customer service.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and a preference for thrift store experience; ability to handle donations and supports volunteers and drivers as needed. Employment offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Thrift store/merchandising experience preferred.
• Ability to manage time independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to run cash register after training.

Responsibilities

• Operate thrift store in a safe, efficient manner.
• Maximize revenues using approved marketing, display, and pricing practices; provide excellent customer service.
• Assist donors and customers with loading/unloading donations and purchases.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Thrift Associate

The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a dedicated and motivated part time Thrift Associate to work at our Mesa Thrift Store location on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM.

Paws Up For Great Benefits!

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• 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.