Thrift Associate

ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

401(k)

Health/Dental/Vision

PSLF eligible

Pet service discounts

Job summary

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a dedicated part-time Thrift Associate for the Mesa location, working Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The role focuses on safe store operations, customer service, and driving revenue through smart merchandising.

Responsibilities include processing donations, assisting volunteers and drivers, and maintaining organized inventory. A HS diploma is required, with thrift experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma / GED required.
• Thrift store experience preferred.
• Ability to manage time independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate thrift store to maximize revenues using marketing and display techniques.
• Provide excellent customer service and pricing accuracy.
• Assist customers with loading/unloading donations and purchases.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Independent worker

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Cash register

Donation processing

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 Saturdays and Sundays from 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM. 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
• 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.

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